I don't know much about it other than what's on the website. It's been over two years now I think. They still have the green course nine-hole which is on the other side of the road. Half the old 18 has been bulldozed though essentially. Building a "brand new championship course" apparently. Driving range is closed as well so I guess they're using the land from where that was.
What did you hit on the short par 3 towards the castle..?Played Dunstanburgh Castle on Sunday in what I'm guessing was a 25-35mph wind. For reference I nailed a drive into the wind that went 220 (found the fairway as well) and with the wind my longest drive was 315. Had to lay up on the last as it was 185 to carry the water but I had nailed a drive that went 215, didn't have a club to carry 185.
We played a friendly doubles match which ended all square. Think I had 27 points which may have been the best of the 4.
First time playing it and it was lovely, even with the wind. Greens were in great condition and I found them tricky as they wouldn't hold any shots so you had to land them short which I'm not used to. Some fantastic scenery as well, the beach and castle are a great backdrop. Was disappointed with my choice of attire as it was sunny when I left the house so decided to wear shorts. Go there and the sun disappeared on the back nine and with the wind it felt pretty cold. Was also disappointed that by the time we got into the clubhouse (around 4pm) there was no hot food left, only cold sausage rolls.
Overall though, great day out and I should play it some more as it's only a 40 minute drive from my house.
We stupidly played from the whites as well. Asked if it was ok before going out as some courses don't let you.
I bet there's dozens in that field....We stupidly played from the whites as well. Asked if it was ok before going out as some courses don't let you.
I hit a PW. Wind was out the north so it was playing downwind. Had 124 to the pin but I blocked/pushed/thinned it right into the field.
Mine was only a couple of yards in, managed to find the ball but my partner was on the green so just took the blob for the hole. Didn't hit a 2nd one. One of the lads found 2 others while looking for mine.
Did you notice the wooden beach huts on Embleton Bay, they can be seen from the 5th and 6th if I remember correctly. The link is to an article regarding one that was for sale back in 2021. Very desirable.Played Dunstanburgh Castle on Sunday in what I'm guessing was a 25-35mph wind. For reference I nailed a drive into the wind that went 220 (found the fairway as well) and with the wind my longest drive was 315. Had to lay up on the last as it was 185 to carry the water but I had nailed a drive that went 215, didn't have a club to carry 185.
We played a friendly doubles match which ended all square. Think I had 27 points which may have been the best of the 4.
First time playing it and it was lovely, even with the wind. Greens were in great condition and I found them tricky as they wouldn't hold any shots so you had to land them short which I'm not used to. Some fantastic scenery as well, the beach and castle are a great backdrop. Was disappointed with my choice of attire as it was sunny when I left the house so decided to wear shorts. Go there and the sun disappeared on the back nine and with the wind it felt pretty cold. Was also disappointed that by the time we got into the clubhouse (around 4pm) there was no hot food left, only cold sausage rolls.
Overall though, great day out and I should play it some more as it's only a 40 minute drive from my house.
Yes, we were talking about them as we walked past. One of them is more like a house than a hut, it was a decent size. Thought they would be stupidly priced but that article is nuts. £140K and only an 11 year lease with no guarantee of it being extended for a glorified shed, you'd have to be mental to buy that.
