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4.5
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
99.5%
Recommend this course
112 out of 116 reviews
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
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5
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.5
10 Reviews (10)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
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10 out of 10 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently impresses, with fast greens and excellent conditions rewarding golfers who make the trip. A welcoming clubhouse atmosphere and friendly staff complete a visit that offers strong value for money.

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Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 6295 yards
Slope 126
Rating 70.9
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South Shields Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1893
Golf Season Year round
Architect Alister MacKenzie (1912) James Braid

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 20
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.5
116 Reviews (116)
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Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good golfing challenge

Course in great condition and is relatively flat so can manage to walk round. Staff and members very accomadation and helpful. Would definitely recommend as a good golfing challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course shame about the 4 ball in front

First off excellent course greens are in great nick, some really nice holes in there. Shame about the 4 ball in front who refused to let anyone play through when there taking 20 mins a hole looking for balls for 5 mins and do not offer either the 2 ball in front or me as a one ball to play through, golf is rapidly losing its etiquette these days. Nothing to do with the course though course was excellent and will definitely return 👍

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Condition considering all the rain.

Course was dry as a boot, where most others are waterlogged. All greens on and getting there. Bunkers were GUR was the only downside

Conditions Good
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
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent and challenging course

Great course with some stunning views. Quick greens with some well placed bunkers and other features to challenge you on several holes. Very friendly staff. A refurbished bar area with competitive prices.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good day

After being a member a few years ago, just fancied the game back at my old club and did not disappoint. The fairways was very good and the greens was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Condition

Course in good condition despite all the rain we've had.

Only 2 temp greens and 1 temp tee box

Overall very enjoyable day will return

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course in superb condition

Most other local courses were either closed or had restrictions. Based on reputation, I decided to try South Shields and was amazed, as most other first-timers would be, at how playable it was. Simply the best winter course for miles around and a good one in general. I will definitely be back in winter to sample 'summer golf' conditions. Score 82, Handicap 15.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/14/2023

Thank you for your comment. We are "open when others are closed" and have recently been ranked as one of the top 15 courses in Durham County.

Hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

South Shields

Course was in good condition for the time of year. I thought £27 each was a bit excessive for playing on winter tee boxes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/27/2023

Thanks for taking the time to provide us a rating but we don't have winter tee boxes. We do have the flexibility to move the tee position to another box to provide golfers with variety when playing the course and its always off grass (we don't use mats).

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent day

First time playing South Shields

Excellent course conditions and greens really true and fast.

Pace of play ideal

Will return

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
First Time Playing

Great course and friendly people

Course was in lovely condition and great value for money. Staff and all the people we met were very friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

The course is in great condition, despite the fact that there was heavy rain all morning before we went out, the only evidence was the odd puddle on a path, the greens were still very fast and true and the fairways are well maintained

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lovely course

Really nice golf course. I definitely will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Great course.

18th hole challenging as long carry needed but apart from that found course in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fast and tiered greens

Been wanting to try this course for a while and it didn’t disappoint. Plenty of bunkers to avoid and different holes for all golfers to enjoy. Was greeted in the car park with a ‘you’ve got a nice day for it’ off a lovely gent who had just finished his round. Will definitely be back with a few of my mates ⛳️

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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