piperhowie1

We played our Bi-annual competition over both courses at the resort. The layout of the courses is fantastic. Some very difficult holes, some you can really get after. The only real on course problem was that there was no sand at all in the bunkers. We had to play them as GUR.

The main off course problem was the Spikes Bar. It was under stocked, no real choice of drinks.(go to the main hotel was the order of the day from the staff) and the staff were often very unhelpful and uninterested.
Considering we were 20 golfers staying for 3 nights, we spent a considerable amount of cash on the resort. Unfortunately we will not be including the Resort on our tour schedule.

I come to the NE three times a year to visit my dad for a week at a time and play golf at his course nearly every day. Unfortunately his course was closed due to ongoing work so we looked further afield and found Beamish Park. Could not have been happier.

I play in Fife 3/4 times a week and play for my Club Team so get to play at a lot of good courses. This is without a doubt the most interesting course I have ever played. Every hole seems to have something a little special or quirky to it. It's actually quite nice to get a straightforward par 3 every now and again. Then you get to the 4th and the 15th which I could just play over and over again. Just Superb.

We were a mixed group from ages 11 up to 73 (3 generations out together, Fantastic). Handicaps from Single figures up to 24. All managed to get round with no problems, even though it is a very hilly course. We all had tired legs at end of day. Any doubts at all, get a buggy.

As a last recommendation all I can say is that my Dad is thinking of moving membership here next year, and I am praying that he does.