Brancepeth Castle Golf Club in Brancepeth, Durham, England

Rating Snapshot

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Last 6 Months
Last 12 Months

4.4

157 Reviews (157)

5 Stars

109

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.1

Value

4.3

Layout

4.6

Friendliness

4.6

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.1

88.4%

Recommend this course

146 out of 157 reviews

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Average Rating

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4.4

9 Reviews (9)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Stars

Conditions

4.1

Value

4.2

Layout

4.7

Pace

4.3

Amenities

4.4

StaffFriendliness

4.8

100.0%

Recommend this course

9 out of 9 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.3

21 Reviews (21)

5 Stars

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Conditions

4.1

Value

4.3

Layout

4.5

Pace

4.1

Amenities

4.0

StaffFriendliness

4.5

90.5%

Recommend this course

19 out of 21 reviews

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Course Highlights

Brancepeth's layout consistently impresses with dramatic par 3s over ravines, signature hilltop drives, and a memorable hole near the castle lawn. Friendly staff, well-maintained fairways and greens, and strong value make this one of County Durham's top courses.

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Holes 18

Type Private

Style Parkland

Par 70

Length 6392 yards

Slope 130

Rating 71.5

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Tees

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Blue	70	6392 yards	71.5	130
White	70	6173 yards	70.6	128
Yellow	70	6030 yards	69.0	128
Green (W)	75	5804 yards	75.0	144
Red (W)	74	5563 yards	73.5	137

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Scorecard

Scorecard for Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

Metrics:

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	Out	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	In	Total
Blue M: 71.5/130	333	154	449	395	218	583	391	332	204	3059	201	434	550	437	321	162	482	390	349	3326	6385
White M: 70.6/128	333	132	449	386	218	549	386	332	200	2985	190	434	510	407	321	157	482	386	349	3236	6221
Yellow M: 70.4/130	330	151	440	395	209	538	381	327	195	2966	190	434	499	402	311	152	477	380	349	3194	6160
Red M: 67.3/119 W: 73.5/137	322	123	423	375	185	505	324	240	177	2674	157	298	457	400	307	127	437	374	335	2892	5566
Handicap	15	17	1	3	11	7	9	13	5		8	2	16	6	14	10	18	4	12
Par	4	3	4	4	3	5	4	4	3	34	3	4	5	4	4	3	5	4	4	36	70
Handicap (W)	11	9	15	13	7	1	3	17	5		6	18	10	12	2	14	4	16	8

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Course Details

Year Built 1924

Golf Season Year round

Architect H. S. Colt (1924) Hawtree Ltd Frank Pont

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 27

Pull-carts Yes

Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Golf Simulator Yes

Teaching Pro Yes

Indoor Practice Yes

Putting Green Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Locker Rooms

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Reviews

4.4

157 Reviews (157)

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u314162637548

Played On 04/14/2023

Reviews 1

Handicap 20-24

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Walked

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Moderate

Comment

u314163625518

Played On 04/02/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great golf course

Considering it was the back end of a bad winter - the course conditions where great and well kept!

Challenging course definitely will be back.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

olivermetcalfe

Played On 03/24/2023

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

3.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Average

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

maraine2000

Played On 01/02/2023

Reviews 12

Skill Beginner

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

anth8

Played On 11/03/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Previously Played

Looking tired

Nice course layout. Friendly staff. Unfortunately the course and facilities are looking very tired. Greens were terrible, bunkers poorly maintained and just a general shabbiness about the whole place.

Such a shame for a once great set up.

Conditions Fair

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Fair

Comment

anth8

Played On 11/03/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Nostalgic return

I was a member at Brancepeth as a junior so I was looking forward to returning to my old club. The weather was excellent but unfortunately it was a bit of adissapointing return. The staff were friendly and welcoming but sadly the place from clubhouse to course is looking very tired. The course condition generally was dissapointing. Greens were very poor, bunkers in bad shape, tee boxes shabby. Appreciate the time of year but in comparison to other courses its not the course it used to be. Lovely course design sadly let down.

Conditions Fair

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Good

Amenities Average

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u314162311490

Played On 10/31/2022

Reviews 4

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Cold weather

Walked

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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t651468764

Played On 10/21/2022

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Comment

Knightaffair26

Played On 10/14/2022

Reviews 9

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Superb layout....but

Have played Brancepeth Castle, a few times now, and keep coming back for a reason. Superb layout, condition and facilities.....but, pace of play was painfully slowly. Just me playing, and stuck behind a society playing in about 5 x four balls. To be fair to them, they did approach me and explain, so no point getting let through. After 9 holes & 2.5hrs later i called it a day. Did also speak to a member playing a two ball and they weren't happy about pace either. Shame, but will play again as love the course.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Poor

Amenities Excellent

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u314159278737

Played On 10/04/2022

Reviews 8

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

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jhewitt0210

Played On 09/26/2022

Reviews 4

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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paulorourke86

Played On 09/15/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Beginner

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Great casual round

Lovely course with some challenging holes. Will definitely be back to play again.

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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beckbrow6

Played On 08/26/2022

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Average

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

u314163298123

Played On 08/22/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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Anonymous

Played On 08/22/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Lavers2020

Played On 08/08/2022

Reviews 3

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Very well set up with difficult holes and fast greens.

If one complaint it would be hole signs to next hole

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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t1873076126

Played On 07/23/2022

Reviews 2

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u314161100938

Played On 07/19/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

will12345

Played On 07/11/2022

Reviews 1

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Lovely course! But rude arrogant pro

Great course for a great price layout was fantastic and all in good condition but as for the guy in the shop, what arrogant rude person. Everything felt an issue to ask! Avoid the shop

Conditions Excellent

Value Average

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Poor

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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t1807170195

Played On 06/17/2022

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Branspeth castle

Fabulous scenery, many varied holes through some fantastic landscapes.

Lovely slick greens.

Very testing course that does need some good tee shots.

It is a long/ testing walk if you are anything other than fit and the club only has 9 buggies on offer so plan ahead in that score.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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FAQ

What is the address of Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

Brancepeth Castle Golf Club is located at Brancepeth, Durham, DH7 8EA, United Kingdom.

What year did Brancepeth Castle Golf Club open?

Brancepeth Castle Golf Club was built in 1924.

Who designed Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

H. S. Colt (1924), Hawtree Ltd and Frank Pont are the architects of Brancepeth Castle Golf Club.

What is the par of Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

The par of Brancepeth Castle Golf Club is 70.

What is the length of Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

The length of Brancepeth Castle Golf Club is 6392 yards.

What is the rating of Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

The rating of Brancepeth Castle Golf Club is 71.5.

What is the slope of Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

The slope of Brancepeth Castle Golf Club is 130.

What are the course conditions at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club?

Based on reviews, other golfers are saying that the course conditions at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club are great.

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