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4.2
140 Reviews (140)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
88.0%
Recommend this course
127 out of 140 reviews
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.5
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise, with well-maintained conditions that impress even during winter months. Friendly staff and strong value for money make this an easy course to recommend and revisit.

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Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6414 yards
Slope 133
Rating 71.2
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Boldon Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Architect Harry Vardon (1926)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 25
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.2
140 Reviews (140)
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Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Rude members

Wounded inappropriate language wouldn't lete post my original review.

Played here Friday 16 Sept 22 tee off was 1356, I'm hoping you will have records of who played as there was a member booked on the 4 ball before us who was to be honest absolutely disgraceful and was going on like a spoilt bairn who had had his sweets nicked. Came bounding over asking if I was a guest playing (2 ball) and went on to inform me he was a member and he was the 4 ball Infront of me.

There was also another 4 ball (guests) must have been aged 50-60 who had travelled from Sedgefield to play, waiting to tee off who hadn't played Boldon before. He was acting like a .......... with them too. I'm pretty sure you won't be seeing them again.

He was slating the guy pro shop for letting both of our groups to try tee off earlier than our original tee time.

Spent the remainder of the round raging as I've met arrogant members before on other courses but this bloke takes the biscuit.

Can't fault the course it's in great condition and hats off to the green keeps and course staff and love playing it, it's just a shame some of your members are idiots.

I'd be more than happy to discuss this with the course if you can get my details from GN.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

I won’t be back

Course layout is ok with some nice holes. The greens however were the worst I have played all year, thick lines in every green with sand all over them and absolutely wet through. The greens also did not run through and were slow.

Nets to warm up not useable and the putting green was too small to be of use.

I’m sure it will suit if you are a beginner but for anyone who is used to a good quality course I would give it a serve.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bolton GC

Friendly pro in shop on arrival.Pace of play was quite slow due to a 2-ball in front of us!!! Greens were poor considering the favorable conditions of late.Worst point was that a group of teenagers crossing the course stoke our golf balls before we could reach them!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Walked
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bad booking time

I ended up getting stuck behind a youth tournament due to a poor option of tee time (might be golfnows issue?), unfortunately there was no opportunity to play through so I ended up having to skip five holes.

The course at self was pretty well maintained, greens were a little fuzzy in places but I would happily come back here I’ll play another round at around £15.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 27
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Very welcoming, nice course, little boggy in parts but overall a good play. Didn't have much time to check anything else out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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