Whitburn Golf Club,South Shields,Durham,England

Whitburn Golf Club
Address	Whitburn Golf Club, Lizard Lane, South Shields, Tyne and Wear NE34 7AF
Telephone	Secretary: +44(0)191 5294944 Professional: +44(0)191 5294210
Website	www.golf-whitburn.co.uk
Email	wgcsec@hotmail.com
Holes	18-hole course with excellent natural drainage
Yardage	5899-5662-5325
SSS/ Par	69-68-71 / 70-70-71
Visitors	Friendly golf club where visitors and societies are always welcome. Advisable to contact in advance.
Societies	Warm welcome by previous arrangement with Secretary. Packages available.
Green Fees	Per day: Winter: Weekdays: B / C Summer: C / D
Course Designer	Colt, Alison & Morrison
Location	Located in the North-East of England between Whitburn Village and South Shields. 2.5m SE off A183
Facilities
About the Course	The course has magnificent panoramic views of the North East coastline and the mouth of the river Tyne. Tynemouth Priory and St Mary's island in Northumberland are in view and on a good day, the Cheviot Hills to the north and the Cleveland Hills to the south can also be seen. Even without the prevailing westerly winds which often blow here, the 200 year old limestone walls, cleverly placed bunkers and the small, well-guarded greens make it a challenging but enjoyable test of golf for golfers of all standards.
Reviews	I have been a member since 1992, during that time the course has been greatly improved. The loss of the old 18th 475yrd par 4 with out of bounds all the way to the green on the left is a big miss. Although this is some what made up for by the 12th, a large pond feature in front of the green, in addition there is the new dog leg 17th and the elevated tee box on the old 17th (now the 18th par 4). The fairways are tight and the only easy way to approach the greens is straight on with the majority of greens being well bunkered. I never tire of playing the course, as it very rare to have the same weather conditions. David Owen Superb course with excellent facilities and extremely tough in the windy conditions. Craig Young January 3, 2005 This course is great there is everything you need right there. Its a home from home. weh hey! Greg Plamer October 21, 2005