Golf courses near Gateshead
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Gateshead, including 19 with 18 holes, 1 with 9 holes. 100% have a website listed.
At a glance
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 19 | 63% |
| 9 holes | 1 | 3% |
| 36 holes or more | 1 | 3% |
| Holes not recorded | 9 | 30% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 7 |
| Heathland | 2 |
| Moorland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 10 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Gateshead
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateshead | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| County Durham | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| North Tyneside | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Northumberland | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| South Tyneside | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sunderland | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 15
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United Golf Club | 72 | 1892 | 4.3 km | |
| Ravensworth Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 1906 | 4.7 km |
| Heworth Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 5.4 km | |
| Northumberland Golf Club | 7.6 km | |||
| Westerhope Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1941 | 8.1 km |
| High Gosforth Park Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1966 | 8.2 km |
| Birtley Golf Club | 9 | 1922 | 8.4 km | |
| Boldon Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1912 | 10 km |
| Tyneside Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1879 | 11 km |
| Ryton Golf Club | 18 | 1891 | 12 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyneside Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1879 | 11 km |
| City of Newcastle Golf Club | 18 | 73 | 1891 | 6.8 km |
| Ryton Golf Club | 18 | 1891 | 12 km | |
| Newcastle United Golf Club | 72 | 1892 | 4.3 km | |
| Beamish Park Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 1906 | 9.9 km |
| Ravensworth Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 1906 | 4.7 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 13 of the 30 courses.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the number of courses listed here that credit them: Harry Colt (2), Harry Vardon (2), James Braid (2).
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle United Golf Club | 72 | 4.3 km | |
| Ravensworth Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 4.7 km |
| Wallsend Golf Course Centurion Park | 18 | 70 | 4.8 km |
| Heworth Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 5.4 km |
| George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa | 18 | 73 | 6.0 km |
| City of Newcastle Golf Club | 18 | 73 | 6.8 km |
| Northumberland Golf Club | 7.6 km | ||
| Whickham Golf Club | 7.6 km | ||
| Westerhope Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 8.1 km |
| High Gosforth Park Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 8.2 km |
| Birtley Golf Club | 9 | 8.4 km | |
| Backworth Golf Club | 9.7 km | ||
| Beamish Park Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 9.9 km |
| Boldon Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 10 km |
| The Hobson Golf Club | 10 km | ||
| Roseberry Grange Golf Club | 11 km | ||
| Wearside Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 11 km |
| Tyneside Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 11 km |
| Ryton Golf Club | 18 | 12 km | |
| Tynemouth Golf Club | 12 km | ||
| Chester-le-Street Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 12 km |
| Arcot Hall Golf Club | 12 km | ||
| Ponteland Golf Club | 18 | 13 km | |
| Garesfield Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 13 km |
| Close House Hotel & Golf Club | 36 | 13 km | |
| South Moor Golf Club | 13 km | ||
| South Shields Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 14 km |
| Whitley Bay Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 14 km |
| Whitburn Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 14 km |
| Prudhoe Golf Club | 18 | 14 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Gateshead?
- 44 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Gateshead; this page shows the 30 nearest. 13 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Gateshead?
- Newcastle United Golf Club, about 4.3 km from the town centre in a straight line.
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Gateshead?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Gateshead?
- 15 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Newcastle United Golf Club, Ravensworth Golf Club and Heworth Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Gateshead?
- Among the 13 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Tyneside Golf Club dates back to 1879, followed by City of Newcastle Golf Club (1891).
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