On The Tee Box

Tyneside Golf Club

Location

Situated in the village of Ryton, 6 miles west of Newcastle City Centre and in the picturesque Tyne Valley area. Within easy reach of Northumberland, Durham and Newcastle districts.

Setting

Perched high on the ‘falls’ of old Ryton Village the course is tucked away in tranquil surroundings with magnificent views over the River Tyne and Tyne Valley.

Length of Course

Par 70 White Tees 6103 yards

Par 70 Yellow Tees 5851 yards

Par 73 Red Tees 5504 yards

Course Type

Tyneside is the oldest inland club in the North East, established in 1879 and its Colt design is still one of the finest parkland courses in the region. The course has undergone some recent redesign from world renowned Frank Pont to bring it further back to its Colt origins. Known for its quality of greens and free draining nature of the land means it is playable all year round.

Facilities

18 Holes, Club Pro Shop with Head Professional Gary Vickers, practice ground and grass hitting range, 6 hole Par 3 course, Historic clubhouse offering food and beverage to members and visitors with views out to the course.

Interesting Facts

Two ex Professionals of the club went on to win the Open. (Willie Park Junior 1887&1889 & Mungo Park 1874) Its 4 par 3’s all face in different directions. North, East, South & West.

Toughest Hole

2nd Hole. Long Par 4, with a blind tee shot contending with a pond on the left hand side of the fairway, at around 260 yards off the tee. Out of Bounds tight on the left doesn’t make life any easier as your approach is also semi blind with green sloping away from you. Make your par and move on if you can!

Signature Hole

13th Hole known as the ‘Coffin’ a long, tough par 4 with trouble everywhere for any wayward shots! Play sensibly and your approach shot is to a narrow green, where the play is to keep right with the option of using the bank on the right as a stop.

Course Record

62 Dan Beeson

Prices

£25 Mon-Friday £30 Weekends and bank holidays Membership 7 Day £750, 5 Day £475

A word from the General Manager

Tyneside offers golfers a great mix of golfing history & heritage with naturally excellent playing conditions all year round. Recent course changes to bring back to its original Colt design and additions of the practice ground and Par 3 course have really added another dimension to the club, as it looks forward to the future.