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4.4
152 Reviews (152)
5 Stars
104
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
86.2%
Recommend this course
142 out of 152 reviews
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4.4
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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4.3
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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Course Highlights
Barnard Castle impresses with a varied, technically rewarding layout set in beautiful surroundings and consistently well-maintained conditions. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play make every round here genuinely enjoyable.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 73
Length 6423 yards
Slope 134
Rating 71.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1898

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 25.00
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Delta
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.4
152 Reviews (152)
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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Windy day, but a very warm welcome

My brother an I played this course for the first time and recived a very warm welcome from several of the locals. The course its self is a park/woodland course with quite a few interesting holes that will have you reaching for a club other than a driver. It was in pretty good condition given the rain we have had recently, the fairways and greens were running well. There were a few bobbles on the greens, but pretty good for the price. I would certainly play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course, great staff

Beautiful course with very helpful & friendly pro shop, clubhouse & course staff. It's a must to play if you're in or close to Barnard Castle.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Only real suggestion I would make is that the course can be a little confusing on some of the holes, so I suggest an image on the tee box signs as other courses have.

Others might think it’s not necessary, but as a visitor it’s just a suggestion.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Go to venue for an enjoyable round

I play here several times a year and always find it enjoyable.

Plenty of people on the course, but as a solo player, I was let through quickly. I was round in under 3 hours.

Greens had been tined and sanded so we’re not in best condition but rest of the course was in pretty good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Great Layout Poor Condition

A magnificent parkland course with a great layout and some top notch holes

Unfortunately let down by the greens which I can only describe as absolutely terrible (timed heavily sanded absolutely dead and bumpy)

The pace of play was also challenging as it was totally rammed (4 hours)

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course review

Greens in fantastic condition I know it’s been really dry over there fairways abit burn in places but apart from that friendly helpful staff nice friendly members too well worth a visit 10/10

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

B.Castle Golf

I really cant recomend this course enough. it was in brilliant condition, the holes are varied and set in beatiful surroundings and the staff are very friendly. The bacon sandwich was good as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic challenging course

What a wonderful course to play! A lovely setting and well maintained course. Offering good variance of holes and exciting play. The front 9 poses a more challenging start to a round with a slightly easier feel heading back to the clubhouse.

Holes are designed to be technically challenging and rewarding for well hit shots. I really enjoyed playing Barnard Castle and look forward to the next time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worst greens going

Played this course many times over the years and this has to be worst experience ive had. The course is not being maintained this is shown massively on the greens which is like putting on the fairway. I've seen council ran course with better greens.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Always worth playing

18 different and very good holes, although 17th is a shadow of it’s former self as it is presently played as a par 3 - taking away one of the best drives from the back tees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Brilliant Course

Great course, friendly clubhouse. Lovely place to play golf for all abilities

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Friendly members

Nice course just sanded the greens so they weren't great but remainder of the course was good and would definitely play there again

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Triffick

If you are looking for a course nearby to play Barnard castle will not disappoint, plan your round keep out of the streams and you will enjoy. Super hospitality and curtious reception. Lucky members.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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