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4.4
148 Reviews (148)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
87.5%
Recommend this course
137 out of 148 reviews
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4.3
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
6
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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4.2
20 Reviews (20)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 20 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6392 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.5
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Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
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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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Great Britain & Ireland (2024 #18)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in England (2024 #6)
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4.4
148 Reviews (148)
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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
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
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stunning golf course, beautiful setting and the course was in immaculate condition. The greens read true and excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Cracking Course

Course is one of the best in the North East. Some vey difficult holes for the high handicaper but still very enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day

3rd visit to the course as a beginner it’s definitely challenging but worth the effort. Greens are in great condition. Members and pro friendly and helpful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Tough par 3’s at Brancepeth

Course in good pre-summer condition – greens slightly inconsistent but will doubtless improve shortly when the better weather arrives. The course is challenging and fun to play but not one for beginners or those trying to get back into the game after a long lay-off. The course includes a quite steep ravine running across some holes – there are a couple of 200 yard par 3’s which are especially tough if you aren’t 100% accurate off the tee – if you come up short or miss the green it knocks the wind out of your sails and can easily result in one or two dropped shots and associated penalties. In most instances the yellow amateur tees are almost the same yardage as the white medal tees which adds an additional challenge for the casual player.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Do not play on a Sunday ( too slow)

Do not play on a Sunday took us 4 and half hours in a 2 ball, stood waiting to play every single shot, no one lets you play through. It’s a real shame as it’s a lovely course but for £40 the pace of play is embarrassing, at one point had 3 different groups waiting to play a par 3

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very good course

Helpful pro.

Both of us struggled mainly with so many bunkers on the course,was in good nick although greens had just been sanded.Excellent par 3s.A lot of scenic walks over bridges above ravines.Course was probably playing tough as still March.

Last few holes the rain got us.Bar staff and members friendly enjoyed after game drinks which we needed!

Very good course recommended.

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