Whitburn Golf Club

A really enjoyable and picturesque course. Demanding enough for all levels with a variety of hole types. Overall really enjoyable round of golf

After an unprecedented October for rainfall, with most courses in the north east closed or horrendously boggy with temps on everywhere, Whitburn was fully open and in excellent condition.

Greens and fairways were firm, new bunkers were excellent (no standing water all fluffy, amazing considering how much rain we’ve had)

Love the new course layout with the last 4 holes getting a revamp.

Also it looks like the greens staff have put some very well timed gravel pathways in some places which has made a great difference around some of the tee boxes.

Slow play, but it was Saturday morning and we had a couple of youngsters a couple of groups in front who didn’t really get pace of play, but it didn’t spoil our day.

Thanks for having us Whitburn

The course layout and location offers great potential however we were told on arrival that last 5 holes were out of play. This was not apparent when booking and we had travelled from Morpeth so decided to play regardless. The course was ok but poor winter tees and long grass on fairways spoilt it a bit. Greens were good apart from some of the old holes had not been levelled properly by green staff. Would have been good if offered a reduction but professional was not a particularly welcoming fellow and stated that we had already had a reduction at £24 per head. Talked to committee member after round who was very apologetic. Probably won’t be rushing back sorry but you should be treating paying guests a bit better.

Most of the UK being obliterated by storm Cieran and yet Whitburn with its outstanding drainage qualities managed to keep itself open with only a few restrictions. My own course closed for the past 10days, Managed a lovely round and was greeted and invited to join local group of members, who made me feel at home immediately. Course was in good condition despite the heavy rainfall over the past few weeks.

Whitburn golf club, a links style course, very open. During this weekend, only Whitburn was open following very heavy rain. The course was completely dry and seems to be impervious to extreme rain. Great job guys.
Enjoyed the new layout on the back 5 holes after crossing the road. Great day. New bunkers made a real difference with some 20 + new bunkers in play.

The course could benefit with additional trees to better segregate holes. Other than that, in good nick!

A challenging course on a breezy day but thoroughly enjoyable. Very friendly and helpful staff and members from Rachael in the pro shop who confirmed our booking to the players on the course who took the time to explain the changes on the 15th and 17th holes.
Pace of play was good and course condition excellent. Greens were consistent and very well prepared. All the holes provide an interesting challenge especially long par 5’s into the wind.
The last few holes across the road have both wonderful views and tough challenges. The new cliff top tee on the par 3 is a real gem.
Overall a great course that drains well and offers a demanding but fair test of golf!

Played this course in October after a very wet Sumner. Course was in a good condition and the greens were also well presented. Only criticism would be is I prefer a bit more definition separating the fairways on the holes but other than that az really good course that I look forward to playing in the summer!

Excellent greens, after playing this course earlier in the year the greens have recovered very well

We played on the 19 August, despite the wind we had a great game. Club shop staff really friendly. Course conditions was spot on, greens well kept. Two members who played behind us were very friendly and helpful. I would play here again.

My course was shut due to rain so we booked here. Some lovely holes and views. Greens were really good definitely recommend.

I played Whitburn Golf Club today the 1st August 2023
It is about a year since I played this course and was extremely surprised at the development of the course over the last year . The layout of several holes have been modified and improved several new bunkers and all bunkers have been re sanded with great quality of sand . The condition of the greens are properly immaculate and the general condition of the course is excellent

Course in good condition, greens excellent and very quick.
Weather disrupted the round, had to leave the course for storm and lightening, had a drink in the very friendly bar, then for first time ever went back out to complete the last six holes. We’ve played here a few times this year and last, a good test of golf, we’ll be back again soon.

Very friendly staff and the course was in excellent condition had a great afternoon 👍

Whitburn has never been one of my favourite courses, due to the layout and lack of features. However, the condition of this course at the moment would rival some of the finest courses in the North East. Well done green keepers. Tee boxes, fairways, bunkers and greens absolutely impeccable.