Golfing Tours in Morpeth Despite this ancient market town being only twelve miles from Newcastle Upon Tyne, " The Boogie Capital ' of the north, it has developed a modern personality of it's own. Numerous ethnic restaurants, Indian, Chinese and Italian are all to be found side by side with the traditional 'local pub'. a lively and friendly aurora pervades within the town, an easy place to enjoy and an excellent spot for those golfers who take their nocturnal pursuits as seriously as their golf. The Hotels The Waterford Lodge Ancient 18th century coaching inn dealing in comfort and relaxation with its own carpark over the bridge over the river Wansbeck, two minutes from the town centre. A welcoming bar with a large conservatory dining rooms that are designed to keep you from Morpeth's delights! The Queen's Head A traditional coaching inn within the centre of the town and with the benefit of it's own car park. All rooms are en suite in twin accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis making this an excellent value venue for all the male golf society annual pilgrimage. The Choice of Courses Burgham Park A Mark James academy course now fully reaping the rewards of its generous design and tree plantation is now providing an excellent test of Golf on greens that are unmatched. A generous practice area allows the swing to be fine tuned before or after your round. Well-stocked pro shop and first class modern clubhouse complete a first class venue. Linden Hall A must to be played, either first or last of your tour. Set in the grounds of Linden Hall, a five star Hotel, this course was voted in the top ten new courses and is regarded as “The Augusta” of the North. A true parkland feeling from the first to last tee, mature trees, pond guarded par threes with lots of room to move between tee and green makes golfing a pleasure. Well-stocked pro shop and well attended bar in “The Linden Pub”. Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course If there is one reason for the golfer to come to Northumberland, this James Braid classic is it! Nestling in the crook of silver sanded Embleton bay, with the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle as a constant spectator this course weaves its own magic. Rolling links, plateau greens and fair, but only just, fairways bring to the fore the reason golfers took up the game. The most welcoming clubhouse with its well-presented food plays host to an international membership, within the club. Morpeth Golf Course. A sensuous parland course set on the town's outskirts which challenges but does not frustrate. Well guarded greens may test your sand wedge and provide entertainment for your playing partner. The 6200 yards make the par 71 seem a little fierce, so you must hold your nerve till the last put drops. An excellent pro shop and fine old club house add distinction to this splendid golfing test. Hotels
Longhirst Hall Golf Course. A 36 hole 'Golf Fest' awaits with two 18 hole courses to choose from in one location (or stay and play them both!). The 'Championship Course' has been sculptured around countless lakes and ponds so make sure the birdie you get is not a swan! The 'Leisure' course whilst not so demanding still requires concentration and nerve. Someone said playing here is like playing in Florida (if only florida had weather as good as ours.) Hotels |