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4.8
234 Reviews (234)
5 Stars
184
4 Stars
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3 Stars
3
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3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
97.4%
Recommend this course
230 out of 234 reviews
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4.8
14 Reviews (14)
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11
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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4.8
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
97.3%
Recommend this course
36 out of 37 reviews
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Course Highlights
This stunning Northumberland links course delivers breathtaking coastal views and impressive greens that consistently run true. The layout offers exceptional value, with friendly staff and a smooth pace enhancing every round.
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Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 70
Length 6287 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Course Details

Year Built 1900
Golf Season Year round
Architect James Braid (1922) Jonathan Gaunt (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 24
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Showers, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.8
234 Reviews (234)

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic condition for november

Squeezed a round in before the second lockdown. The course was in fantastic condition. Greens beautiful and very quick. Will be back early next yr.

Tried using GolfNow for the round but the app scorecard did not match the card from the clubhouse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Excellent day course in great condition . Definitely worth a trip a great test of golf

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Dunstanburgh GC

JUst a beautiful links course, played on a lovely day. Very busy with a charity day which slowed play and left us playing the last in rapidly fading light. A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon though. While the light held we had plenty of time to enjoy the magnificent views of the ruined castle and the abundant bird life around the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Parred the signature hole!

Great course, spectacular views and we had the most amazing weather to help. The course was rammed, which resulted in a very slow round and we were often waiting on the tee box. Overall a great day with 5 pars and a birdie

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course

We had a great round this week. Greens are very fast with challenging contours. Friendly staff, but very little golf equipment so bring your own!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable course

Course and greens in great condition. Would happily play this links course again. Great views throughout the round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
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
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Dunstanburgh

Excellent course in superb condition. A good variety of challenging holes and a brilliant setting. Highly recommended!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Windy Dunstanburgh

Very windy for our round at Dunstanburgh which made play difficult but we still enjoyed the round at this very scenic and interesting golf course. Negative aspects - greens had been heavily spiked which made putting a bit of a lottery and the course shares it's car park and cafeteria with walkers and other visitors - there are no specific facilities for golfers and the car park is to small which results in difficulties at busy times with inconsiderate drivers double parking and blocking people in - the club needs to give consideration to purchasing some additional land for parking and improving facilities.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Links golf

Lovely links course. Excellent views. Interesting layout and course in very good conditions. Greens treatment was taking place today so some delays. Parking was difficult fortunately we arrived early so were able to wait for a space.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of our favourite courses

Great course, well maintained, Interesting holes and fantastic views. Good food served from the clubhouse.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Played this on a windy, drizzly day. Greens were superb. Fantastic views whilst playing is always a treat.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor service

Golf course is very nice, good layout great views a real good links. if that all your after, great.

However the bar service needs attention.

Bar and clubhouse closed at 5pm despite a full course of players requiring toilets facilities and refreshments. Maybe they don’t need any Bar money or returning guest?!

Left a sour taste after a lovely round of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Previously Played

A Beaut in good weather

Classic links layout and some beautiful views across Embleton bay. Excellent greens and a testing finishing hole.

Will be back soon.

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