Links Golf
For many golfers the most challenging form A perfect example of a perfect Northumberland this is another polished gem from James Braid
of the game is played on coastal ‘links’ links course is the gorgeous Goswick Links, and is set in the midst of a nature reserve
courses, where changeable winds and home to Berwick-upon-Tweed Golf Club, managed by the National Trust.
weather ensures no two rounds are the whose par 72, 6,803 yard championship Our final tees on this whistle-stop tour of
same. Naturally, Northumberland’s beautiful course is a masterpiece from legendary Northumberland links are at Alnmouth which
coast is blessed with some of the most Victorian course designer James Braid. boasts not one but two spectacular courses.
spectacular golf links in England. Formed in 1869, The Alnmouth Village Golf
A little further down the coast is Bamburgh Club can proudly claim to be the oldest nine-
Castle Golf Club which, as the name hole links in England and the largely original
suggests, enjoys unparalleled views of the Victorian course still offers 9/18 glorious holes
medieval fortress. The demanding par 68, hidden in the dunes below the village.
5,600 yards are classic Edwardian links
with six par threes that are not as easy as The Foxton Course, built on the cliffs above
they look. Nearby is Seahouses Golf Club, a Alnmouth, is home to the village’s second
traditional, flat par 67 which began life as a club, The Alnmouth Golf Club. The Foxton,
nine-hole course in 1913 and was upgraded with a new eight bedroom Dormy House
to 18 holes in 1976. The 10th at Seahouses, for visitors, dates from 1930 and designer
known as Logan’s Loch, is one of the most HS Colt (the genius behind Wentworth and
celebrated holes in English links golf. Sunningdale) constructed his par 71, 6,450
yards with parkland turf rather than true links
A second Northumberland links with grasses. That said the spectacular views of
breathtaking views of a romantic ruin is the Alnmouth and Foxton Bays means no list of
par 70, 6,298 yard course at Dunstanburgh Northumberland links could possibly exclude
Golf Club. Dating from 1900 (updated 1922), this magnificent course.
For more information go to:
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“Bamburgh Castle Golf Club
offers a unique experience
and I heartily recommend it to
travelling golfers. I can assure
them they won’t have a more
pleasureable experience...”
Peter Alliss
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