South Shields - my home course

[Maninblack4612]

My home course, South Shields. Heathland, just over 6,000 yards, virtually always dry and rarely closed. We've been on temporary greens about three times this winter. In the background is a local landmark, "Cleadon Chimney", actually a disused water pumping station used as a landmark by shipping in the North Sea, you can see it for miles, Cleadon Hills being the highest point on the coast for miles around.

The course opened in 1892, designed by James Braid with later input by Alastair MacKenzie. Good sporting layout, I wouldn't like to play anywhere else in the area day in, day out.

 

[wuuki456]

It's a nice track South Shields, it weird when you see golfers on the other side of the wall playing Whitburn though. Some really good holes,I've only played it the once.

 

[drawboy]

I often work on the Sutton Estate about 5 mins from there, always wanted to call in but as I'm a few hours from home I've never made it yet.

 

[Maninblack4612]

I often work on the Sutton Estate about 5 mins from there, always wanted to call in but as I'm a few hours from home I've never made it yet.

PM me if you've time for a game. I'm available most days.

 

[Beezerk]

I can see that chimney from my lounge window lol.
Do a bit of walking around there in the warmer months, never played over that way though.

 

[Maninblack4612]

I can see that chimney from my lounge window lol.
Do a bit of walking around there in the warmer months, never played over that way though.

Worth a visit, greens are excellent already & the course is always good, even after heavy rain. Ask Wayman, he's a Sanddancer too.

 

[Hobbit]

Was a member there for a couple of years. Remember winning a comp there and getting a silver coffee set. I didn't get custody in the divorce.

 

[Wayman]

played shields loads of times nice course
was thinking of joining it last year

I know the head greenkeeper and he gets them greens really good

 

[drawboy]

In Shields tomorrow.....working so no time for a knock but I may call in at dinner time to take a look around.

 

[Alex1975]

My grandparents and parents are all from South Shields, I spent most of my holidays there for most of my time growing up. Wish I had been playing golf.