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Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Club

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4.8
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4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
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4.5
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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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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Links
Par 70
Length 6287 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
Satellite Layout
Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
White 70 6287 yards
Yellow 70 5974 yards
Red (W) 73 5591 yards
Track Rounds
Scorecard
Scorecard for Dunstanburgh 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
White M: 71.2/125 417 366 373 164 284 392 309 364 420 3089 425 309 422 127 529 134 402 410 440 3198 6287
Yellow M: 69.5/125 413 356 371 159 278 386 299 307 371 2940 405 294 412 99 521 118 380 371 434 3034 5974
Red W: 73.5/132 409 350 364 150 269 382 270 250 420 2864 369 280 347 94 469 108 315 325 420 2727 5591
Handicap 7 10 13 3 16 5 14 11 1 4 15 2 18 8 17 12 9 6
Par 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 35 4 4 4 3 5 3 4 4 4 35 70
Handicap (W) 11 3 5 7 15 1 13 17 9 6 10 4 18 2 16 14 8 12

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
234 Reviews (234)

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u314162441115
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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nick28aug
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course

In amazing condition for early January. Course is good and really ramps up on the 8th which is a fantastic hole. 8-13 are the best holes with the best views. £25 is excellent value, anything less is a steal. No winter greens and no mats required. The photos online don’t do the course justice, it’s way more interesting and varied than it appears.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u1028721035
Played On
Reviews 15
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
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u1028721035
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u9237067
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
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u314162302432
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable experience

Played Dunstanburgh yesterday. Lovely sunny afternoon although quite breezy. Challenging course with some interesting greens and deep bunkers. Spectacular views. Was warned to take some old balls! Lost 2 but found 5 so can’t complain!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u314161762010
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course in great location

Course in great condition, greens excellent, setting excellent, nothing nicer on a sunny October day…

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u1028721035
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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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u1452214
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful

It’s tough into the wind as you might expect on a coastal location. Interesting layout with some tough holes. Fantastic location with the beautiful castle as a backdrop.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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pagemikea
Played On
Reviews 13
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 Good
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Paule64
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great seaside course

Played it a few times, and will do so again when in the area. Always in top notch condition with smooth fast running greens. Great views of the Castle ruins and the Northumberland coastline. Although our round today ground to a halt on the back nine as we were a two ball I still gave 5* as this is not the clubs fault. P

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161101456
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would play again without question

Thoroughly enjoyed playing the course, great condition and the weather was on side.

Service in the club house was friendly and food was fresh and good value for money.

Looking forward to playing again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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t1508328148
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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8502191
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stunning Links Golf

Playing Dunstanburgh Castle GC just gets better each time. The course is a good test of golf in a magnificent setting. All holes were presented superbly. Always a treat!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u785737261
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value - great test

I always love the course here. Today was the first game for my son at DCGC

Calm today but still challenging with the undulations and tough rough

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u1381263130
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u314162148243
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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ajitjethwa
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Worth Playing

Enjoyed playing on the course but pace was a bit slow. Unfortunately the bar/kitchen closed as soon as we came to the 19th...this was 5pm.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u314162043622
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
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u1452214
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Course was in very good condition. Plenty of challenge provided by prevailing winds. Wonderful setting. Will definitely visit again.

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