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4.7
90 Reviews (90)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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0
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
98.1%
Recommend this course
87 out of 90 reviews
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4.6
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.6
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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14 out of 14 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 71
Length 6295 yards
Slope 126
Rating 70.9
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South Shields Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1893
Golf Season Year round
Architect Alister MacKenzie (1912) James Braid

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 20
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

4.7
90 Reviews (90)
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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Condition

Course in good condition despite all the rain we've had.
Only 2 temp greens and 1 temp tee box
Overall very enjoyable day will return

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course in superb condition

Most other local courses were either closed or had restrictions. Based on reputation, I decided to try South Shields and was amazed, as most other first-timers would be, at how playable it was. Simply the best winter course for miles around and a good one in general. I will definitely be back in winter to sample 'summer golf' conditions. Score 82, Handicap 15.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/14/2023

Thank you for your comment. We are "open when others are closed" and have recently been ranked as one of the top 15 courses in Durham County.
Hope to see you soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

South Shields

Course was in good condition for the time of year. I thought £27 each was a bit excessive for playing on winter tee boxes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/27/2023

Thanks for taking the time to provide us a rating but we don't have winter tee boxes. We do have the flexibility to move the tee position to another box to provide golfers with variety when playing the course and its always off grass (we don't use mats).

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course and friendly people

Course was in lovely condition and great value for money. Staff and all the people we met were very friendly. Thoroughly enjoyed our round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

The course is in great condition, despite the fact that there was heavy rain all morning before we went out, the only evidence was the odd puddle on a path, the greens were still very fast and true and the fairways are well maintained

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lovely course

Really nice golf course. I definitely will play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Great course.
18th hole challenging as long carry needed but apart from that found course in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Twig arms tour

Good course and very dry considering the amount of rain that has fell recently, would definitely play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

Nice course and good condition. It was only a few days after all the rain we have had recently, the course was in great condition. No temporary tees or greens, all the greens were great. Staff in the club house were helpful and welcoming.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great condition

Course particularly the greens in very good condition considering the weather we have been having. If you like a relatively flat course then this is i

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful condition hidden gem

Lovely course presented in great condition after a long wet and cold winter on the north east coast. We have a lovely day out despite a harsh wind off the sea. Great views from the course over to Newcastle, the port of Tyne and Tynemouth priory, recommended 😀

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Driest in the area

Would join here if I lived closer. All year round golf on a good test but a fair links course.
As a visitor I dont think we should have been charged full price to play on 18 drilled and filled greens. Otherwise would Habberley been 5 stars

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shields in winter

Course in great condition considering time of year , worth giving a try if you haven’t played there before

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent day

First time playing South Shields
Excellent course conditions and greens really true and fast.
Pace of play ideal
Will return

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Fast and tiered greens

Been wanting to try this course for a while and it didn’t disappoint. Plenty of bunkers to avoid and different holes for all golfers to enjoy. Was greeted in the car park with a ‘you’ve got a nice day for it’ off a lovely gent who had just finished his round. Will definitely be back with a few of my mates ⛳️

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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