Brancepeth Castle Golf Club in Brancepeth, Durham, England

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All Time
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

Avg Rating

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%

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9 out of 9 reviews

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Average Rating

Avg Rating

4.3

21 Reviews (21)

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 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.

About

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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jhovenden

Played On 09/08/2020

Reviews 1

Handicap 15-19

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Perfect weather

Walked

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u314160778834

Played On 09/11/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

1.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Baffled by course maintenance

Pace was fairly average however as a single ball I walked off after 9 holes, kept getting distracted by grounds staff cutting across fairways and on greens I was just playing up to. On the 8th I was 3ft off the green waiting to chip on and the grass cutter decided to cut the green that I was about to play onto, even removing the flag to cut that area and sat revving the grass cutter when I eventually got to play my shot. Very disappointed

Conditions Fair

Value Poor

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

Ianz2020

Played On 09/03/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Average

Amenities Good

Comment

u4275174

Played On 09/03/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

2.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

I walked off after 9 holes due to really slow play ahead of me.

Conditions Good

Value Fair

Layout Good

Friendliness Fair

Pace Poor

Amenities Average

Comment

t2062687912

Played On 08/21/2020

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Outstanding

Top course in the area, a tough challenge beautifully set out couldn’t ask for more.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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pooleweboro

Played On 08/21/2020

Reviews 3

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Windy weather

Walked

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Comment

u7867701

Played On 08/20/2020

Reviews 8

Handicap 15-19

Skill Advanced

Plays Once a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Windy weather

Used cart

Amazing golf course And a must play !

I normally walk a golf course but I have chosen to hire a buggy, what treat ! The course was in great condition with superb greens. A gentle start with a short par 4 is easy enough but possible the only hole where this is true. A parkland course of the highest calibre with many challenges requiring your fullest attention - what a joy to play this magnificent course and I would recommend to play this course for sure.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Great feel good factor if you par this hole Photo submitted by u7867701 on 08/21/2020

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t564531412

Played On 08/14/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Brancepeth castle GC

Fantastic golf course set in great surroundings I’ll be playing there again soon

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

u314160603727

Played On 08/12/2020

Reviews 1

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Good

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u6884238

Played On 08/03/2020

Reviews 6

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Previously Played

Back to its best

Not played here since last year, course playing as good as I’ve ever played, firm running fairways and greens in great nick. Chipping area & surrounds have improved since last visit, great to see a lovely course as it should be presented, well done to all involved.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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RGA6B10C97FB055EB1CB

Played On 07/31/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Brancepeth

We had a great day and thoroughly enjoyed our day it was a great test of golf with some challenging holes. Many thanks to everyone there. We will return for another round in the future.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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t223698731

Played On 07/31/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a month

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Comment

Cnut1001

Played On 07/22/2020

Reviews 8

Handicap 5-9

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

First Time Playing

Wet weather

Used cart

Fantastic

First time playing this course and was blown away by it even in the rain. Everything in great condition with some real picturesque unique holes. Course has a good layout with some real challenging holes, some great long par

3's. Pro shop guy was great and helpful. I can't believe some of the other local courses are rated higher on here in local area, for me its my new number one.

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

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u314159562150

Played On 07/13/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

A real golfing challenge

An excellent course with a wide variety of challenging holes to give the golfer something to enjoy and remember.. Only reason I can't give 5 stars is that the course was under going green maintenance at the time i playing. All round a thoroughly enjoyable experience which I would highly recommend.

Conditions Good

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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t291421771

Played On 07/13/2020

Reviews 2

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Excellent course

Such a great course layout and condition as always. Was 30 years since I first played here and always one of my favourite courses. Be back soon again for sure

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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Chris2683

Played On 07/13/2020

Reviews 37

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

4.0

First Time Playing

Some great holes.

Challenging course, greens where good but the grass on some of the fairways is dry, damaged and patchy.

Still worth a play.

Conditions Average

Value Good

Layout Good

Friendliness Good

Pace Excellent

Amenities Excellent

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t2009070716

Played On 07/07/2020

Reviews 1

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

5.0

Previously Played

Top course

On par with Tyneside for condition post COVID-19 but a far superior test of golf Absolutely love this course

Conditions Good

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Average

Pace Excellent

Amenities Average

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GLANDIN66

Played On 07/09/2020

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Conditions Excellent

Value Excellent

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Good

Amenities Excellent

Comment

t2029383704

Played On 08/22/2019

Reviews 8

Skill Advanced

Plays A few times a week

5.0

Verified Purchaser

Previously Played

Stunning Views

As usual course in great condition always like playing here well presented everyone friendly a joy to visit.

Conditions Excellent

Value Good

Layout Excellent

Friendliness Excellent

Pace Excellent

Amenities Good

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Philcoope

Played On 07/24/2019

Reviews 4

Skill Intermediate

Plays Once a week

3.0

Verified Purchaser

First Time Playing

Conditions Fair

Value Average

Layout Fair

Friendliness Good

Pace Average

Amenities Average

Comment

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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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