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4.8
232 Reviews (232)
5 Stars
183
4 Stars
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3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
97.4%
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228 out of 232 reviews
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4.8
12 Reviews (12)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
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12 out of 12 reviews
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4.8
35 Reviews (35)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
97.1%
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34 out of 35 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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4.8
232 Reviews (232)

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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

A must play

A damp a windy day but being by the sea the course played well.

Great track if in Northumberland well worth the trip.

Great views of the bay and the castle ruins.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course in great condition

The course was still in great condition for early September despite a dry summer and some difficult conditions to manage, kudos to the greens staff.. Although the course was really busy the pace of play was great, facilitated by excellent etiquette from two 4-ball groups ahead of me who both invited me (playing as a single player) to play through, keeping things moving.

Clubhouse staff were helpful and courteous . All in all a really good test of links golf on a windy day and a very enjoyable experience. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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 46
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Understated gem!

Great layout, greens were awesome. Friendly clubhouse. Ticked all those boxes for me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding

First time playing this course and have to say it didn't disapoint, course was in great condition and the greens were outstanding, very light winds and sunshine did help, but would definitely return, very friendly staff in the clubhouse, couldn't fault our day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Played course for first time,and it will not be the last, excellent links course tight but fair highly recommended

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beauty

Played the day after The Open on a very warm day. Course is well laid out with undulating greens in fabulous condition. A thoroughly enjoyable links experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time in Northumberland

Great course played on a steamy hot day in July. Greens are in perfect condition with plenty of slopes as you’d expect. Some cracking views and well thought out holes. I’ll definitely be back to play here again and other courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great find

On arrival one and a half hours early, after a long drive from north-west the heavens open up and dump at least 2" of rain.

Sat in the club house thinking we are going to get wet we asked for some food, but we were told very politely that the lunch menu didn't start for another 16 minutes. And couldn't order of it until after 12.

We waited the 16 mins then ordered food. Very nice it was. The sun then came out and the course dried up very well.

Some amazing views, great holes, excellent layout and really good greens. A+++.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic links course

Despite the recent weather conditions this course was in great condition, some tricky fairways with some rewarding views.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough Rough

Good geeens, good fairways. Fabulous views! Especially the castle ruins on the back 9. As with most links courses it’s all about the bounce and on several holes on the back 9 even though my partner shot a long straight hit aiming for the pin the ball often pinged off the fairway into very tough rough so difficult to find his ball.. I thoroughly enjoyed the course though but had the advantage of playing it previously so course knowledge a huge advantage.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great links course A favourite

Only the second time I have played it but has to be one of my favourite courses. In excellent conditon, greens superb and spectacular views particularly the par thre 13th with the view of the castle. My only criticism would be tee boxes missing on some holes and next tee markers/signs particularly for the psr 3 15th

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Great Course Great Value

The course is challenging but fair, the greens were excellent. Overall it was excellent value for money. A practice net would be a good addition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fantastic course

Brilliant setting. Course in fantasy condition and the best greens played this year. Highly recommended

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

A gem

Delightful course in excellent condition. Would however benefit from fairway markers (100 and 150 yards- not all players have gps) and a better pocket map.

Will play again

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