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4.2
244 Reviews (244)
5 Stars
116
4 Stars
90
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
85.4%
Recommend this course
211 out of 244 reviews
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4.2
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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4.2
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
83.8%
Recommend this course
31 out of 37 reviews
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Course Highlights
Designed by Augusta legend Dr. Alister MacKenzie, this course offers undulating fairways, lightning-fast greens, and challenging blind tee shots across scenic hillside terrain. Friendly staff and outstanding value for money make South Moor a course that consistently earns return visits.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 72
Length 6293 yards
Slope 131
Rating 71.2
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Course Details

Year Built 1923
Architect Alister MacKenzie (1925) Andrew Mair

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 25.00
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Bunker Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.2
244 Reviews (244)
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst Ever Round

Two club members Infront of my two-ball who were ridiculously slow, not letting us through, they were constantly looking for balls, leaving bags the wrong side of the green, on there phones and taking multiple shots off the tee at every hole because there standard was so poor. Which meant that we were not only waiting at every tee box for them to clear but also on every fairway, everytime we thought we would be let through while they were waiting they then teed off and left.

Course conditions were very poor, sand covered rapid greens and waterlogged boggy fairways.

A round which could realistically be completed in 2.5 hours took almost 4 because of two people's own ego.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

A challenging layout with shorter holes made more difficult by changes in elevation. Some nice scenery. Greens were in great condition and the pace of play excellent. The pro shop was among the best stocked I have seen. Green staff were courteous helping maintain the pace of play. Definitely good value for money and worth a visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A canny course at a great price

I had not played this course for years. It still surprised me what a nice course this is. Great layout. Some testing holes a real gem. The tee price was good for a visitor. Pro shop large. I don't think anyone will be disappointed. Greens treated when I played. Will play again next time I'm in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lovely

Course in great condition. Greens are being treated and most are bumpy and heavily sanded

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

southmoor

Very good course. designed by the designer of Agusta. The first time we played it, the greens were like glass, they had just been hollow tined so were thankfully slow. The fairways are of georgous fine grass which is beautiful to play of. Some very difficult holes and some fairly easy when using the wind.

It's on the side of a fairly steep hill so was windy. Some lovely big drives from the tee down the hills.

food is excellent in the bar.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad

Course is decent enough but the greens were a mess made it almost impossible to putt on quite alot of holes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Past it’s best maybe

First of all the members wie meet and green keepers were all super nice northern friendliness tat its best.

Unfortunately they had green maintenance week which wasn’t announced when we booked the course on recommendation that this is after Seaton Carew and Brancepeth Castle the best course in Durham. It might have been in the past. Course conditions were ok, club house closed. The green keeper offered for us to come back and the few greens that were not worked on showed potential and so did the course, but funds possible not available due to economical circumstances.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Superb course

Guy in the club house superb

Neil, green keeper great guy

Course as always superb

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gem

Brilliant course would recommend to anyone only reason marked condition down was because they were in middle of doing the greens

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Who needs friends

Can’t fault the course.

The members made us as welcome as a fox in a hen house and spoiled our day out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Who needs friends

Visiting South Moor for the second time and the same thing happened on both occasions, that is the members made us as welcome as a fox in a hen house.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Testing

Great course with challenging holes

That. Keep you on your toes,

Few hills but that adds to the interest

Will definitely play again soon

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice surprise

First time playing South Moor and it was a great little course. The greens were much faster than they looked and rolled true. Glad we got a buggy (£25) as it is on the side of a hill with some big elevation changes. Would like to play again having seen is as has several blind shots. Always nice to play a course with friendly locals on it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mr D Jackson

played on this course for the first time and its probs one the the best courses around so far it has everything you could ask for in a courses cant wait to go back now i know how good it is 5 star

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent condition. Great greens.

Course is looking great. Very well maintained greens which were remarkably fast.

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