Curated Golf Guide

Best Golf Courses in Northumberland

Discover the top-rated golf destinations in Northumberland. We've analyzed reviews and data from 55 local courses to help you find the perfect round.

4.0 Avg Rating
6,183 Avg Yards

Golf in Northumberland — 2026 Guide

Northumberland is home to 55 golf courses with an average player rating of 4.0 out of 5. Courses here average 6,183 yards in length, with the longest stretching 6,983 yards. The top-rated course is Matfen Hall Par 3, rated 4.9 stars.

Browse our ranked list below to compare courses by rating, yardage, and hole count. Each listing links to detailed scorecards, photos, and player reviews to help you plan your next round.

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Editor's Picks for Northumberland

🏆 Top Rated

Matfen Hall Par 3

Rated 4.9 stars by players

The highest rated course in the region, offering a premium experience for golfers of all skill levels.

⛳ The Longest Drive

Longhirst Hall Golf Club - Old Course

6,983 yd from the back tees

A true test of distance. Bring your driver and get ready to cover some serious ground.

👥 Fan Favorite

Newcastle United Golf Club

265 reviews

The most reviewed course in town. A popular choice among local players and visitors alike.

All Top Courses in Northumberland

#1

Matfen Hall Par 3

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

4.9 Rating
9 Holes
985 yd Length

The high-quality 9-hole, Par-3 course is maintained to the same, exacting standards as it’s bigger siblings. A challenging test for accomplished pl...

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#2

Alnmouth Village Golf Club

Alnwick, Northumberland

4.8 Rating
9 Holes
6,090 yd Length

Alnmouth Village Golf Club is England’s Oldest 9 Hole Links Course. Established in 1869, Alnmouth Village Golf Club was originally designed by Mung...

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#3

Goswick Links Golf Club

Berwick On Tweed, Northumberland

4.8 Rating
18 Holes
6,631 yd Length

Goswick Golf Club; a true championship links golf course, ranked #1 in Northumberland. Just 6 miles outside the historic town of Berwick upon Tweed...

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#4

Hexham Golf Club

Hexham, Northumberland

4.7 Rating
18 Holes
6,294 yd Length

If you have played Hexham you will need no persuasion about the merits of the course. If you haven't, you have a treat in store! A traditional park...

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#5

Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course

Alnwick, Northumberland

4.7 Rating
18 Holes
6,287 yd Length

Dunstanburgh Castle Golf club sits in the shadow of the 14th century Dunstanburgh Castle with the Golf course wrapping around the magnificent Emble...

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#6

Whickham Golf Club

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

4.7 Rating
18 Holes
6,286 yd Length

Not far from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Whickham Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fair...

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#8

City of Newcastle Golf Club

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

4.6 Rating
18 Holes
6,523 yd Length

The City of Newcastle Golf Club was founded in October 1891 playing on a course on the Town Moor. In 1907, the club moved to Grange Farm at the Thr...

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#9

Alnwick Castle Golf Club

Alnwick, Northumberland

4.6 Rating
18 Holes
6,221 yd Length

Located 32 miles north of Newcastle Upon Tyne Alnwick Castle Golf Club presents the excellent par 70 built on a mature parkland course stretching o...

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#10

Allendale Golf Club

Hexham, Northumberland

4.5 Rating
18 Holes
4,711 yd Length

Established in 1906, Allendale Golf Club is a traditional community venue which welcomes visitors to pay and play as well as societies and groups o...

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#11

Gosforth Golf Club

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

4.5 Rating
18 Holes
6,084 yd Length

"The Bridle Path" Gosforth Golf Club is often described as being ‘hidden away in the leafy suburbs’ or ‘one of the region’s hidden gems’ with argua...

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#12

Whitley Bay Golf Club

Whitley Bay, Northumberland

4.5 Rating
18 Holes
6,579 yd Length

The golf club is situated at the North East Corner of the ever popular seaside resort and town of Whitley Bay. The course is surrounded to the Nort...

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#13

Rothbury Golf Club

Morpeth, Northumberland

4.5 Rating
18 Holes
6,168 yd Length

Rothbury Golf Club is a charming course within walking distance from the village of Rothbury, a traditional market town in Northumberland. Accredit...

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#14

Longhirst Hall Golf - Dawson Course

Morpeth, Northumberland

4.5 Rating
18 Holes
6,713 yd Length

The Dawson Course is a more relaxing round of golf but can still give a bite if you're not on your game. Wider fairways and large greens are more f...

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#15

Morpeth Golf Club

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

4.5 Rating
18 Holes
6,341 yd Length

Situated just 15 miles north of Newcastle, our course is one of the North East’s gems. Back in 1906 when the club was formed, the gentlemen of Morp...

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#16

Seahouses Golf Club

Seahouses, Northumberland

4.5 Rating
18 Holes
5,568 yd Length

Not far from Seahouses, Seahouses Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and ...

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#17

Prudhoe Golf Club

Gateshead, Northumberland

4.4 Rating
18 Holes
5,839 yd Length

Prudhoe Golf Club is an 18 hole picturesque parkland course set in the undulating Northumberland countryside and is just 10 miles west of Newcastle...

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#18

Westerhope Golf Club

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

4.4 Rating
18 Holes
6,392 yd Length

Not far from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Westerhope Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fa...

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#19

Newbiggin Golf Club

Ashington, Northumberland

4.4 Rating
18 Holes
6,516 yd Length

Established in 1884, Newbiggin Golf Club is an extremely challenging links / moorland course in the north east of England. With its seaside locatio...

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#20

Burgham Park Golf Club

Morpeth, Northumberland

4.4 Rating
18 Holes
6,804 yd Length

Not far from Morpeth, Burgham Park Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and...

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#21

Ravensworth Golf Club

Gateshead, Northumberland

4.4 Rating
18 Holes
5,913 yd Length

Originally established as a 9 hole course in 1906, Ravensworth Golf Club in Gateshed now offers an 18 holes challenging golfers of all abilities. A...

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#22

Warkworth Golf Club

Morpeth, Northumberland

4.4 Rating
18 Holes
5,874 yd Length

Warkworth Golf Club is located on the North Sea coast just outside the village of Warkworth, The course was originally laid out in 1892 by the lege...

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#23

Arcot Hall Golf Club

Cramlington, Northumberland

4.4 Rating
18 Holes
6,329 yd Length

Just off the A19 in Dudley, Cramlington is the wonderful hidden gem of Arcot Hall Golf Club. Despite being more than 100 years old Arcot Hall Golf ...

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#24

Hobson Golf Club

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

4.4 Rating
18 Holes
6,371 yd Length

Since the club formed in 2001, the focus has been on improving the condition of the course. This can be shown by the vastly improved drainage work ...

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#25

Bedlingtonshire Golf Club

Cramlington, Northumberland

4.4 Rating
18 Holes
6,813 yd Length

Welcome to Bedlingtonshire Golf Club - one of the best golf courses in Northumberland, where you will find a superbly maintained and challenging 18...

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#26

Garesfield Golf Club

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

4.3 Rating
18 Holes
6,458 yd Length

Since the club formed in 1922, this lovely parkland course has matured into something very special and offers players of all abilities a very enjoy...

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#28

Blyth Golf Club

Blyth, Northumberland

4.3 Rating
18 Holes
6,485 yd Length

Not far from Blyth, Blyth Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens k...

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#29

Bamburgh Castle Golf Club

Alnwick, Northumberland

4.3 Rating
18 Holes
5,645 yd Length

Not far from Alnwick, Bamburgh Castle Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways ...

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#30

Tynemouth Golf Club

Tynemouth, Northumberland

4.3 Rating
18 Holes
6,029 yd Length

Not far from Tynemouth, Tynemouth Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and ...

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#31

George Washington Golf Club

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

4.2 Rating
18 Holes
6,625 yd Length

George Washington Golf Club, located just a short from Newcastle in the North of England is a fantastic par 73 championship golf course. With five ...

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#32

Alnmouth Golf Club

Alnwick, Northumberland

4.2 Rating
18 Holes
6,449 yd Length

Not far from Alnwick, Alnmouth Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and gre...

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#33

Longhirst Hall Golf Club - Lakes Course

Morpeth, Northumberland

4.2 Rating
18 Holes
6,101 yd Length

Not far from Morpeth, Longhirst Hall Golf Club - Lakes Course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-gro...

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#34

Boldon Golf Club

Sunderland, Northumberland

4.2 Rating
18 Holes
6,414 yd Length

Boldon Golf Club was established in 1912 and is located on the northern outskirts of Sunderland, conveniently located just off A19. Boldon Golf Clu...

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#35

Heworth Golf Club

Gateshead, Northumberland

4.1 Rating
18 Holes
6,498 yd Length

Heworth Golf Club is a 6498-yard parkland golf course that opened in 1912. The Heworth Golf Club is a tree-lined course that will be a test of the ...

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#37

Stocksfield Golf Club

Gateshead, Northumberland

4.1 Rating
18 Holes
5,591 yd Length

Not far from Gateshead, Stocksfield Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways an...

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#38

Ponteland

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

4.0 Rating
18 Holes
6,587 yd Length

Not far from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Ponteland offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and ...

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#39

Longhirst Hall Golf Club - Old Course

Morpeth, Northumberland

4.0 Rating
18 Holes
6,983 yd Length

Not far from Morpeth, Longhirst Hall Golf Club - Old Course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groom...

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#40

Wearside Golf Club

Sunderland, Northumberland

4.0 Rating
18 Holes
6,360 yd Length

This 18-hole golf course is absolutely stunning. The holes are placed among the trees and across the valleys and hills, and each one of them repres...

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#41

Backworth Golf Club

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

3.9 Rating
18 Holes
5,875 yd Length

Backworth Golf Club is steeped in history dating back to the early 19th century where coal miners used to pay sixpence out of their wages to keep t...

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#43

Newcastle United Golf Club

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

3.8 Rating
18 Holes
6,648 yd Length

The Clubhouse at Newcastle United golf club is very spacious and is an ideal location to enjoy a relaxing drink and a meal after your round of golf...

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#44

Linden Hall Country Club

Morpeth, Northumberland

3.7 Rating
18 Holes
6,846 yd Length

Our championship golf course at Macdonald Linden Hall Golf & Country Club is one of the most picturesque in the area. 18 holes are spread across ou...

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#45

Centurion Park

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

3.1 Rating
18 Holes
5,767 yd Length

Not far from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Centurion Park offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways...

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#46

Percy Wood Golf & Country Retreat

Morpeth, Northumberland

3.1 Rating
18 Holes
6,013 yd Length

Not far from Morpeth, Percy Wood Golf & Country Retreat offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed f...

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#47

Golf Fang - Newcastle

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland

Golf Fang Newcastle brings 18 holes of pure chaos to the heart of the city, combining street art, wild course design, and a non-stop party vibe. Se...

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#48

Heworth Golf Club

Gateshead, Northumberland

18 Holes
6,498 yd Length

Not far from Gateshead, Heworth Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and gr...

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