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4.7
168 Reviews (168)
5 Stars
121
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
98.5%
Recommend this course
163 out of 168 reviews
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4.8
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 21 reviews
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4.7
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
39 out of 39 reviews
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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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4.7
168 Reviews (168)
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Played On
Reviews 9
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 7
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 20
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 20
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
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked

Whickam Golf Club

this was our first time playing this course and found the whole place to be pleasant and friendly except for the actual course we found that fairly challenging. We will certainly be back to play again and are contemplating taking out member ship here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Tee box nightmare

Overall really like this course but disappointed that the tee boxes were still on plastic mats, which in April and considering the recent (good) weather I would have expected proper tee boxes

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Bit wet

4 winter greens, all tee boxes were on mats. Course wet in a lot on places, 17th temp was shocking. Clubhouse nicely done out, staff friendly, pro great.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best public course in the North East?

My first round at Whickham and certainly won’t be my last. A couple temporary greens in-play unfortunately but the greens were absolutely immaculate and playing pretty fast and pure already. For this time of year absolutely the best greens I’ve played. Members were lovely while there was a bit of mid-week slow play which I expect they were really chatty and had a laugh with us which is always nice because sometimes the members look down on young lads for some reason but not here. Really looking forward to coming back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course

Played here a few times over recent years and it’s always a nice experience. Same again this time. Nice layout, hilly and a challenging course. Enjoyed it. A few holes on winters due to the season start preparation but overall a great day with good conditions. Me and 3 others won a voucher to play here and I can’t wait to come back and play again in the warmer months. Staff and local members also friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Course

Nice course, nice and hilly, quite a lot of dogleg holes which I love. Winter tees and greens however.

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