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Slaley Hall Hotel & Golf - Priestman Course
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De Vere Slaley Hall owes is existence to Samuel Hunting who first purchased the estate lands in the late 1800's and it remains today a symbol of Edwardian elegance and a grand retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Set amidst 1000 acres of prime Northumbrian forest and moorland, the first nine holes of the Hunting Course opened for play in 1989. By 1990, the completed course won high acclaim and since then it has matured and undergone subtle improvements. The second championship course, the Priestman opens in May 1999.
The Priestman course, designed by PGA Chairman Neil Coles, will be of equal length an standard as the Hunting course, making Slaley Hall one of the few resorts in Britain with two genuine championship courses. Opening in may 1999, the Priestman course is situated in 280 acres on the western side of the estate and will give golfers panoramic views over the Tynedale valley.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 72 | 6951 yards | ||
| White | 72 | 6597 yards | ||
| Yellow | 72 | 6271 yards | ||
| Red (W) | 72 | 5755 yards |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green M: 73.7/138 | 389 | 359 | 174 | 539 | 177 | 374 | 414 | 496 | 401 | 3323 | 587 | 169 | 446 | 414 | 397 | 169 | 487 | 456 | 453 | 3578 | 6901 |
| White M: 72.0/130 | 379 | 350 | 163 | 510 | 167 | 357 | 401 | 484 | 379 | 3190 | 532 | 149 | 401 | 398 | 388 | 162 | 473 | 435 | 414 | 3352 | 6542 |
| Yellow M: 70.2/127 | 350 | 333 | 153 | 480 | 156 | 339 | 387 | 469 | 360 | 3027 | 513 | 132 | 377 | 378 | 378 | 146 | 461 | 417 | 391 | 3193 | 6220 |
| Red W: 74.0/133 | 333 | 321 | 141 | 444 | 144 | 321 | 373 | 439 | 334 | 2850 | 468 | 113 | 358 | 356 | 288 | 128 | 424 | 364 | 356 | 2855 | 5705 |
| Handicap | 10 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 10 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
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Championship standard
For years Slaley was the ‘go to’ place in the north east. Even with the addition of close house I would still put Slaley on par with them, this is a thinkers course, rewarding for the big shots but not much room for error, a great test of golf.
Back again.
Play here a few times a year, always seem to get slow play with the groups in front of me.
Nice place to play, course was it's usual good standard and greens where good.
Great course shocking pace
We waited ages to play this course after hearing good things and to be honest the course met the expectations well up to the 16th it did, it took so long for the four ball in front to play there round we wouldn’t finish before dark so called it a day while waiting at the 16th tee box. We could have just been unlucky so we would definitely consider playing again but this has spoilt the experience
3 feet of rough
The greens were absolutely fantastic but tee boxes were rough and crusty. However I think that this is only due to the very hot weather and is understandable.
The rough or ‘hay’ as we were calling it was ridiculous. Surely enough punishment is 6 inches of rough whereby you have to just hack out. But this stuff is a guaranteed loss of a ball. We were lucky as the course was quiet but can see it being a very long round of busy. As a previous member I did bring this up. But they must have an economic reason as it will be getting bailed soon. Very disappointing. Also a half pint of Pepsi in the golf bar costs £4!!! A great set up but they let themselves down
Slow Play nightmare
Played course early on Saturday morning. Had a 2 ball and 3 ball infront. New golfers but round lasted 5 hours 35minutes and not let through. Spoiled an otherwise fantastic course in brilliant conditions.
Good value for a magnificent track
I played this course in good weather, if a little breezy. It’s a long test but fairways are wide enough and I played irons off a few tees as conditions were firm and the ball was running a long way.
The course was in good shape although a lack of rain had led to a couple of greens being a little bare. There was nobody in front so I was able to walk around in just under 3 hours.
I had a bite to eat afterwards in the clubhouse. The food was good and staff friendly.
I’d recommend this place for a good day out
Stag lads
Great course always a pleasure to play there would like a wind free day if possible but fantastic course and top class greens
Challenging picturesque course
Course in great condition. Views amazing. Staff at club house really helpful and friendly.
Would recommend using a buggy if you can get one as hilly in places.
A tricky course in windy conditions
Overall the course was in pretty good condition, overall many bunkers badly need attention.
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