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4.6
177 Reviews (177)
5 Stars
126
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
98.8%
Recommend this course
172 out of 177 reviews
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4.0
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.5
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
31 out of 31 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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4.6
177 Reviews (177)
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Hot weather
Walked

good value and a great course

Great course very challenging, quite a few blind holes which is not ideal when playing on your own, the day was red hot which made for good round , 32 point scored so quite happy for my first time , will definitely play again.

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

Great testing course.

I'm a pretty terrible golfer, play off 28 stable Ford, played here first and second time Friday and Sunday. Friday went very well. Sunday didn't. Only due to my ability. Course is well maintained, fairways very tidy and greens well manicured. A few tight tree lined fairways so reign in the distance and go for accuracy and you'll have a great time on here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 4
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3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Average
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Friendliness Fair
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Handicap 25+
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Excellent and Challenging

Great day spent at the immaculate Whickham golf course. All met were very friendly and the clubhouse amenities are excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Booking

As someone who needs a buggy I ring to find out availability! Book via golf now £20 or £30 direct! Obvious what I done & rang back to book buggy but someone might be able to explain!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

A great challenge

Whickham is a course where you have to play every type of shot from an uphill lie to a down hill lie. There a blind shots, dog legs and some long holes. It was great value for money and would recommend it to anyone who has not played it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked

This course has great view of surrounding.

Great course for first timer with mate, we didn't know what to expect up ahead, there is few rounds that are uphill, we have no idea where the green layout will be, that's bit challenging. Of course we now know where green layout will be for next time (if we remember) pretty happy with stableford points, I got 35 pts and my mate 34pts. Fee are bit pricey but overall it been great experience. We will be happy to go back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
First Time Playing

Poor conditions

Booked on golf now to play 6th April, arrived to play off winter mats ! Not tee boxes . 7-8 winter greens in play because of greens maintenance. Which has to be done . But very disappointed not to be informed of the course conditions as it might have made me think twice before playing. Course is a great layout and I am keen to play in summer to see course in its full splendour.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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