Seaton Carew Golf Club 10th Oldest Club In England
Founded in 1874, Seaton Carew Golf Club will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2024 and the club has a rich golfing history as the 10th oldest in England. It was also the first to be established in the counties of Durham & Yorkshire, something which is still celebrated on the club’s crest and in its original name of Durham & Yorkshire Golf Club.
As part of its anniversary activities, Seaton Carew will be hosting England Golf’s premier tournament, the English Amateur Championships which take place between the 28th of July and 4th of August. The 2024 event will be even more significant because it’s also the governing body’s centenary year.
Uniquely, Seaton Carew has 22 holes which are played as two different layouts, although only one is in play at a given time. The Old Course, played mainly in the winter, and the Micklem, used in the summer, each have differing WHS course and slope ratings, both making for an enjoyable test of golfing ability.
The Old Course is the creation of legendary golf architect, Dr Alister MacKenzie, whilst the Micklem includes three holes designed by Frank Pennink. The latter will be used as the venue for the English Amateur Championships. The club is very proud of its MacKenzie heritage and is currently working with MacKenzie & Ebert to restore many of the bunkers to the great doctor’s original designs.
The fast-draining soil means golf can be played almost 365 days a year at Seaton Carew making it a very attractive winter golf destination. Golfers often compliment the club on the tightly-mown fairways and fast running greens as they thread their way between almost one hundred deep-faced bunkers and contend with whatever the elements throw at them. One thing’s for sure, breaking par will be quite an achievement!
The superbly appointed clubhouse is home to relaxing bar and lounge areas, and the popular Bunting Lounge offers traditional home-cooked meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The club is renowned in the north-east for excellent dining options and fine hospitality, and visitors are welcome to relax in the historic Captains’ Corner surrounded by 150 years of past club dignitaries.
Whether an individual golfer or part of visiting group, Seaton Carew is the ideal place for a great day’s golf. Societies are welcomed from 11am onwards with a variety of golfing packages available.
For those new to the region, Hartlepool has a long fishing heritage, the nearby River Tees is still a major seaport and the town’s marina is home to a sizeable fleet of leisure craft. It’s also home to the sailing frigate HMS Trincomalee, now a floating museum, which is based next to the National Museum of the Royal Navy. The town also boasts miles of wonderful sandy beaches and there are plenty of seaside attractions in the village of Seaton Carew. From affordable B&B’s to luxury hotels the region offers a host of accommodation options for those wishing to spend a few days soaking up the north-east hospitality.
A stunning links golf experience
The golf course owes much of its present day character to the design expertise of legendary golf course architect, James Braid who made interesting use of the landscape with the romantic peaks of Arran making for a stunning backdrop.
Featuring many strategically-placed bunkers catching any wayward shots whilst protecting the long, narrow greens synonymous with some of the great Scottish links; the par 71 course, which measures 6,415 from the championship, white tees represent an enjoyable yet stern test to even the most accomplished of golfer.
The Irvine hosts superb facilities in its wonderfully appointed clubhouse. Visitors are invited to relax in the spacious lounge with views across the golf course and beyond to the surrounding Ayrshire countryside. The clubhouse is home to a well-stocked bar, serving a selection of local ales, beers, wines and spirits as well as daily menus with something to suit all palates and pockets!
The Irvine Golf Club extends a warm welcome to visitors with society groups welcome throughout the year. The golf club offers a range of golf day packages which can be tailored to meet the needs and requirements of the visiting party to include excellent golf on the championship course with excellent dining options and fine Scottish hospitality.
Cleveland Golf Club
Established 1887
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With dozens of top notch golf courses to choose from, you are not short of options in the North East and with this quality comes great value on a variety of luxury hotels and excellent facilities.
By day; explore the meandering courses that are a feature of the region’s beautiful countryside of North Yorkshire and coastline of Northumberland and Durham. Whilst, away from the golf course; discover points of cultural and historical interest including the legacy of the Roman Empire and Hadrian’s Wall. Revellers can also experience the thrills of Leeds or Newcastle city centre; perfect for a night on the tiles.
The North East truly does have everything to satisfy the demands of a top class golf break.
Established in 1887, Cleveland Golf Club features a true championship links golf course. Which is recognised as the oldest course in the county of Yorkshire, Initially a 9-hole course and later extended to 18 holes in 1890, in 1898 the club commissioned ‘Old’ Tom Morris to travel south and run his eye over the course, later being quoted as saying “Cleveland Golf Club has all the hallmarks of being a first-rate course.
The Club has hosted many county and professional competitions over the years including, most recently, the English Golf Union county finals in 2007.
Boasting spectacular views across the beautiful North East coastline, the Cleveland course represents a true test of golf especially when the wind is blowing!
Blessed with some magnificent golf and vibrant towns and cities, the all-rounders perfect destination
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the enjoyment of the discerning golfer and visiting society groups within magnificent settings.
The clubhouse at Silloth was designed by Carlisle architect and club member, Walter Gibbings in 1903 was extended in 1908. Today, it retains a period atmosphere in-keeping with the true character of the Club and golf course.
Overlooking the 1st fairway and the 18th green, the airy lounge has been extensively modernised with roof-space opened up to offer natural lighting.
Both visitors and members alike can also feel completely relaxed in comfortable surroundings whilst enjoying a meal in the elegantly-appointed, dining room.
With visitors welcome throughout the week, Silloth on Solway Golf Club offer the perfect package of great golf and great food. Play a round of golf any day of the week for £110 and afterwards enjoy beautiful food served by the clubs team of caterers.
With catering service offering mouth-watering dishes tailored to the requirements of societies and corporate guests; visitors and members alike are delighted with the quality of the cuisine blended with the magnificence of the golf course.
Silloth’s Professional team are on hand to assist with the smooth-running of the day, leaving you with peace of mind that things are taken care of and enabling you to enjoy the fantastic Silloth on Solway golf course.
The Glen, East Links North Berwick.
The rugged and beautiful coastline of East Lothian is affectionately known as Scotland’s Golf Coast with so much choice within an hour’s drive from the historic and lively capital city of Edinburgh and its international airport.
North Berwick is a pleasant seaside town situated in East Lothian offering great beaches and coastal scenery. Comprising an eclectic mix of shops, cafes, bars not to mention world-renowned golf courses, North Berwick boasts stunning views out to the Firth of Forth and the Bass Rock, the world’s largest northern gannet colony.
There is also plenty to keep the whole family entertained away from the fairways with cultural and traditional experiences such as boat trips around the local islands taking in some of the region’s serene settings and astonishing wildlife.
“The Course to make heads turn!”
Seascale Golf Club
The perfect place to enjoy a great day, both on and off the course.
The West Coast of Cumbria features a fabulous abundance of golf courses representing different challenges, whilst matching all levels and experience. From genuine Championship links golf courses, pay-to-play nine-hole versions and inland courses with parkland surroundings, the region really does have it all!
A jewel in the crown of the West Coast’s golfing charm is, Seascale Golf Club with its views of the Isle of Man; Scotland to the West and the mountains of the Lake District to the east.
Founded 1893, the traditional links golf course was designed by renowned duo, Willie Campbell and George Lowe.
Today, the coastal links is maintained to the highest of golfing standards. The par 71 golf course which measures 6, 370 yards from the championship white tees calls for accuracy from the tee and good course management skills to shoot a low score.
As well as the championship links golf course, Seascale Golf Club is also home to excellent practice facilities with a large long game practice ground and short game practice facilities which enable members and visitors to touch up on their pitching, chipping and putting before taking on the fairways of the main Seascale golf course.
As testimony to the management and green keeping team at Seascale Golf Club, the award-winning golf course is playable all-year-round with its excellent, manicured fairways and true-running greens being presented as beautifully in the winter months as it is in the summer.
“The course has been listed in ‘Rolex’s World Top 1000 Golf Courses’ which only features 282 other courses throughout the whole of Europe. Top100GolfCourses.co.uk also rate the course among the top 100 golf courses in England”.
Well worth a visit
A beautifully-appointed rolling links with tricky greens and even trickier pin positions, visitors are encouraged to enjoy the setting, challenge and hospitality of Seascale Golf Club. Offering reasonably-priced green fees and a full calendar of Open competitions, visitors are more than welcome to experience Seascale Golf Club’s excellent seaside links golf course and hospitality that is second to none.
All-year-round availability and very competitive rates are available for visiting groups and societies through a host of summer and winter packages, which include catering options prior to a round and also food and drink after a round.Seascale Golf Club have also entered partnerships with local hotels allowing visitors to the region to take advantage of some fantastic stay & play deals, combing bed & breakfast accommodation with excellent golf on the Seascale championship links golf course.
With breath-taking views of the surrounding mountains, this English Amateur Open Championship course offers a great day out with an outstanding setting with visitors made to feel welcome both on and off the course.
One of the last remaining unspoilt links golf courses
The south-west of Scotland features an abundance of enjoyable places to stay and golf courses to suit golfers of all levels. Visiting groups can enjoy a blend of traditional links courses exposed to the varying wind conditions of the region, many steeped in history and all offering a warm welcome to visiting golfers.
“If I were to play one course for the rest of my life, Machrihanish would be the place” Michael Bamberger
The Machrihanish Golf Club is one of these gems, located within the village of Machrihanish, 5 miles from Campbeltown, the course sits near the southern tip of the Kintyre Peninsula. The golf course features fantastic views over the Atlantic, taking in views of Islay, Jura, Gigha and Northern Ireland. When teeing off on the 1st hole with your drive having to cross the stretch of the Atlantic Ocean, the journey from Glasgow is made even more rewarding.
“The best opening hole of golf in the world” – Jack Nicklaus
always in great condition. One of the and an inherent part of the town. this unsung Mackenzie gem.
As you’d expect from a traditional seaside town, accommodation providers are in abundance so golfers embarking on a holiday in the area really do have the pick of the hotels, Bed & Breakfasts and Guest Houses that are located in the area, whether that be on the prom or set back in the beautiful Somerset countryside.
Established in 1892, Weston Super Mare Golf Club is located on the coast to the southern tip of the town on Weston Bay. Playable all-year-round with excellent drainage synonymous with English seaside links courses, the excellent golf course boasts splendid views across the Bristol Channel towards Wales.
The golf course at Weston Super Mare was designed by world-renowned golf course architect Dr Alister Mackenzie and in 2011, hosted the Mackenzie Medallion competition which was played by members of other ‘Mackenzie golf clubs’ throughout the country.
Today, the Weston course represents a challenging test of links golf for all standards of player, requiring accurate shots to score well, especially in windy conditions! Its generous fairways, fast and true-running greens coupled with spectacular views make a round of golf at Weston Super Mare Golf Club a truly memorable and enjoyable experience with many visitors returning year-afteryear.
A friendly welcome awaits at Weston. The clubhouse was officially opened in 1905 and today, comprises bar and dining facilities in its traditional, listed building.
The comfortable, well-stocked bar offers a wide selection of ales, beers, wines and spirits whilst, the Mackenzie Dining Room provides a varied menu from a traditional breakfast to a substantial choice of main meals and formal dining options.
The Club’s lounge bar - as well as a relaxing space for members and visitors alike - couples as a superb function room which can be hired for social and formal occasions.
Golf societies and visiting groups are attracted throughout the year by Weston Super Mare Golf Club’s attention to details, first class facilities and top-value golf packages.
A friendly and hospitable golf club, Weston offers a variety of packages combining championship golf on the superb Weston course and excellent dining options suiting all palates and budgets. The Club’s dedicated professional team are on hand to ensure that the event runs smoothly, ensuring that the society organiser can enjoy all that Weston Super Mare has to offer.
Weston Super Mare Golf Club is also part of bristolgolfbreaks.com and offers some excellent stay and play deals in collaboration with local accommodation providers. Visitors can choose from one night/two rounds, two nights/three rounds or tailor their golf break to suit the needs and requirements of the group.
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The shining star of scotland’s golf coast…
CRAIGIELAW GOLF CLUB
Situated on Scotland’s Golf Coast, Craigielaw truly is a golfers’ paradise. Boasting a challenging 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Donald Steel, Craigielaw is inspired by the great links courses of Britain. It is equal to many of the finest examples of such courses, some of which are conveniently located nearby in the golf rich East Lothian area.
Despite only opening in 2001, the course has already hosted many national events, including the 2006 Scottish Amateur Strokeplay Championship and was a qualifying course for the 2007 British Seniors Open at Muirfield. In August 2019, it played host to the Scottish Seniors Open.
When you are competing against the best, you must ‘up your game’. That is why we witness so many terrific sporting spectacles, when the greatest come head to head and drive their game to a higher level. So, when your club is set amongst a further 22 golf courses, including the world-renowned greats such as Muirfield, North Berwick and Gullane, you have to be doing something special to hold your own against such celebrated company. So, what is it that sets Craigielaw Golf Club apart?
With its challenging greens, cavernous bunkers and spectacular views over the Firth of Forth, Gullane Hill and out towards Edinburgh and Fife, Craigielaw Golf Club is an experience not to be missed. Combine this with the friendly welcome and efficiency of service, and you can soon see why Craigielaw has become our choice as Scotland’s finest east coast golf course.
