At Birtley Golf Club
LOCATION
Birtley Golf Club is located above the town of Birtley which lies on the A167 (or old A1 Great North Road) midway between Newcastle and Durham and approx. 2 miles north of Chester-LeStreet.
SETTING
Due to its location the course has views of the Angel of the North and St. James Park to the North and the hills of Stanley/Consett and Weardale to the South West.
LENGTH OF COURSE
Whites: 5,729 Par 67 Yellows: 5570 Par 67 Reds: 5,085 Par 70
TYPE OF COURSE
Birtley is a parkland course with tricky par threes and 6 par fours over 400 yards. The course is a nine-hole layout with 18 different tees . It has recently been described as “A little gem on the hillside of Birtley” by Golf Monthly. Be prepared for a testing start as the first hole is a 238 yard par 3 followed by the second hole dog leg par 4 measuring 453 yards! Recently, we have made significant improvements to the course and the tremendous work carried out by our Head Greenkeeper and enthusiastic volunteers is taking effect. Visitors will be warmly welcomed and face a tough but very enjoyable golf experience.
FACILITIES
9 hole course with two different tees for each hole providing an excellent 18 hole challenge. Clubhouse with bar (limited hours). Practice green and chipping area.
LONGEST DRIVE
The 238 yard par 3 opening hole requires a well hit tee shot to carry the ravine just short of the green. The small green is well guarded by 3 bunkers. A green with tiers to the front and back does not necessarily mean a good tee shot results in an opening par. Any player walking off with a 3 on this hole will be mightily relieved.
TOUGHEST HOLE
At 453 yards the uncompromising par 4 7th hole is stroke 1. Despite the hole being dead straight trees lurk to left and right for an errant tee shot. In order to reach the green two ravines must be carried, the latter lies only 20 yards shorts of the green which catches many approach leaving a tricky partially blind chip up the green to save par. If you do manage to reach the green in 2 you will be faced with a sloping green leaving very little chance of a birdie.
SIGNATURE HOLE
Without doubt the par 4 14th is the signature hole of the course. Whilst not the longest par 4 on the course measuring only 410 yards this dog leg right requires an accurate tee shot before a long iron into the green. The tee shot has a risk and reward element with longer hitters able to cut a small amount of the corner to gain a few more precious yards ready for their second shot. However, long grass to the left and dense trees to the right await any errant shots.
COMPETITIONS
Competitions run every weekend from April to September. Please contact the clubhouse for tee availability during this time.
PRICES
Monday to Friday £10.00 per round. Weekends and Bank Holidays £12.00 per round Full membership £460.00 Society Packages available.
