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4.6
175 Reviews (175)
5 Stars
124
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
98.5%
Recommend this course
170 out of 175 reviews
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3.9
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.6
41 Reviews (41)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
41 out of 41 reviews
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Course Highlights
Whickham Golf Club consistently impresses with fast, true-rolling greens and well-maintained fairways offering stunning views across the Derwent Valley. The varied layout rewards smart course management, and welcoming staff make every visit excellent value.
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Whickham Golf Club

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Style Parkland
Par 71
Length 6286 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.1

Course Details

Year Built 1938
Architect Andrew Mair (2016) Mark James (2016)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 25
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice 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, Lounge, Showers, Locker Rooms

Accolades

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Reviews

4.6
175 Reviews (175)
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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Day, Beautiful Course

One of my favourite golf courses in the north east. in fantastic condition, challenging and some views to die for. once the days golf is over you can enjoy a lovely pint with views looking over the rolling hills and beauty of the 18th.

if only the golf skills matched the beauty of the course.

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

Great golf course

Course was in good condition even though it’s been very dry in the uk recently, the course layout was interesting and scenic and the staff were spot on with us and very engaging so overall only have good things to say about whickham golf club

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent 18th

Course in great condition after a long dry spell. Greens ran very well, members friendly. 18th is great if you catch a good drive you can have 75-100yds of a 400yard hole left unless you are in the culvert.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course, great condition

2nd time playing here and the course was in great condition, greens were rapid and the fairways were immaculate, because of the heat we struggled with certain parts of the course but I'd never let that put people off, it's a great course that I'd definitely come back too

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great looking course

Played the course for only my 2nd time and both times the course was in excellent condition, the fairways were tidy and the greens were slick.

There's a good variety of holes to test you

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Outstanding!

For only £30 you get a beautiful layout, wonderful raking tee shot/approaches into very well manicured greens. Would highly recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Greens fantastic.

Greens great, very quick, course in general really good condition, good walk with some excellent views of the valley

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

Really good course in really good condition

Course was in great nick. I really like how every hole is different and has different challenges. Weather was perfect and clubhouse is spot on. Only problem was the 4 older gents in front slowing everyone down. We had a backlog of players. They eventually let us through, when something was said. Just cos they were playing in a comp, doesn’t mean it should take an hour to play 3 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Whickham - Rapid greens and home of the dog legs

First time playing here - course was in great condition. Slow play at times due to competitions. Tight fairways and a lot of dog leg holes. The greens are in great shape and very quick. Shame the club house isn’t open earlier for a bite to eat on a Sunday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Lovely course

great course, in fantastic nick. Excellent greens which were v quick

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Superb greens

My group has played a lot of different courses already this season taking advantage of the hot deals

I would highly recommend this course

Greens are the best i have played on since returning to golf March 2024.

Congratulations to greenkeepers

Spoke to a number of members who were all helpful and accommodating making us feel very welcome.

Course was quiet it must be a secret regarding the excellent condition.

Thanks Whickham GC hopefully will get a chance to return 🙏👍

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

Impressive

After reading many good reviews before booking I was looking forward to seeing what the fuss was about. Course is in excellent condition, greens the best I’ve played on, a lot of tricky holes with dog legs and tight fairways so it was very challenging. Shoutout to the two members who I played the last two holes with as I caught them up, very informative on shots to take and were up for a good chat which is always a good sign when trying a new course, will be back sooner rather than later.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course

Nice course Lots of little quirks. Not the easiest of walks very undulating but very enjoyable and great value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course Condition

Visitor 3-Ball on 29-4-25.

Course in fantastic condition. Fairways and greens looked great.

Lovely views and interesting holes. Will return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Lovely course good nil

Very nice course. Quite tight but fair. Great nik and only £20

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