Northumberland golf

[rosecott]

Playing Goswick, Dunstanburgh Castle and Brancepath Castle Tuesday to Thursday next week.

Any expert tips?

 

[Depreston]

3 excellent courses imo no tips from me mind

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Fabulous selection.

I played Dunstanburgh recently, first time in a long time so it was like playing new. There were a few holes that had dips in front of the green or the green wasn't necessarily visible and had some tricks. Take the yardage to the front / centre or take a walk forwards to see the shot clearly. I left a few short and felt very much wise after the event.

I haven't played Goswick, and Brancepeth is all clear in front of you.

Enjoy, 3 crackers.

 

[ManinBlack]

You'll not find Brancepeth in Northumberland!

 

[Voyager EMH]

Tips?

1. Enjoy the scenery.

2. Brancepeth to Dunstanburgh is an hour and a half driving. Same time as Luton to Atherstone.

 

[ManinBlack]

@Lord Tyrion will back me up here. If you're passing the Cook & Barker pub at Newton on the Moor on the way back from Goswick or Dunstanburgh consider calling in for a drink or meal. A first class establishment

 

[rosecott]

You'll not find Brancepeth in Northumberland!

It's on the way back home to break up the journey.

 

[ManinBlack]

It's on the way back home to break up the journey.

It's a nice course but will be softer underfoot than the other two. Brancepeth Castle, next to the 9th hole is where "Come into the Garden, Maude" was written by Alf Tennyson. I would imagine you'll be whistling it as you play the hole.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

It's a nice course but will be softer underfoot than the other two. Brancepeth Castle, next to the 9th hole is where "Come into the Garden, Maude" was written by Alf Tennyson. I would imagine you'll be whistling it as you play the hole.

I didn't know that. When I'm playing there next year, opens are a steal there, I'll remember that and whistle it, badly,

 

[Backache]

Played Goswick and Dunstanburgh last week. Hope you get less wind than we did at Dunstanburgh it was a bit of a joke at times with balls blowing off greens.

No tips really though there are a few blind shots on both courses , just enjoy them. Goswick is the best new course to me that I've played all year and Dunstanburgh was good fun.
I've stayed in the Castle at Brancepeth but never played the course. Looks good though.

 

[Jigger]

Great choices but did you mean to book bamburgh castle?

 

[KenL]

Playing Goswick, Dunstanburgh Castle and Brancepath Castle Tuesday to Thursday next week.

Any expert tips?

Enjoy it. I've only played Goswick, love it.
The first hole is a challenge. Aim for the biggest bush beyond the end of the fairway, take a bogey and move on.

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Lovely par 3 at Dunstanburgh under the castle.

 

[2blue]

Playing Goswick, Dunstanburgh Castle and Brancepath Castle Tuesday to Thursday next week.

Any expert tips?

No special advice but I believe you've got 3 of the very best there.
With Goswick an outstanding Championship links, Dunstanburgh the next best in that region & Brancepeth the best parkland course in the county of Durham & where, at the 15th, I got my one & only Hole-in-one 10 years ago.
Have a great trip.

 

[moogie]

My twopenneth worth

I love goswick
Best course in the northumberland county

I dislike dunstanburgh Castle
Ooohhh controversial I know
Too many holes for my liking on the front 9 where you don't know where you're either hitting at off tee, or to green, and few where you don't see ball land after tee shot
But back 9 is fine

Brancepeth is really nice course
With love it or hate them, back to back signature par 3s in the middle of round

I'm sure you will enjoy

 

[sweaty sock]

As a general rule, the best miss at Dunstanburgh is right, the best miss at goswick is left... brancepeth, bit of a slog in comparison...

 

[Lord Tyrion]

As a general rule, the best miss at Dunstanburgh is right, the best miss at goswick is left... brancepeth, bit of a slog in comparison...

With the weather we have had recently, allowing for it being a parkland course, I would definitely be playing there of the yellow tees. Do that and they will be okay.

 

[Lord Tyrion]

Playing Goswick, Dunstanburgh Castle and Brancepath Castle Tuesday to Thursday next week.

Any expert tips?

How did it go? What did you think of the different courses?

 

[KenL]

I was at Goswick yesterday. Fantastic as usual. Love it there.

 

[rosecott]

How did it go? What did you think of the different courses?

Great week. All 3 courses were superb despite the 40 mph wind. I was humbled by all 3 courses as the wind seemed to be in my face on every hole but I really enjoyed the experience - fantastic scenery on every course. The par 3s on Brancepeth were something else.