Golf courses near Sunderland
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Sunderland, including 16 with 18 holes, 2 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 | 16 | 53% |
| 9 holes | 2 | 7% |
| 36 holes or more | 1 | 3% |
| Holes not recorded | 11 | 37% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 6 |
| Heathland | 3 |
| Moorland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 10 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Sunderland
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Durham | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sunderland | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gateshead | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| North Tyneside | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| South Tyneside | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 12
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1912 | 5.4 km |
| Whitburn Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1931 | 7.3 km |
| Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club | 72 | 1908 | 8.5 km | |
| Heworth Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 9.9 km | |
| Birtley Golf Club | 9 | 1922 | 12 km | |
| Chester-le-Street Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 12 km | |
| Ravensworth Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 1906 | 13 km |
| Whitley Bay Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 18 km | |
| Newcastle United Golf Club | 72 | 1892 | 19 km | |
| Northumberland Golf Club | 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham City Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 1887 | 22 km |
| City of Newcastle Golf Club | 18 | 73 | 1891 | 20 km |
| Newcastle United Golf Club | 72 | 1892 | 19 km | |
| Beamish Park Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 1906 | 19 km |
| Ravensworth Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 1906 | 13 km |
| Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club | 72 | 1908 | 8.5 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 11 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).
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boldon Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 5.4 km |
| Wearside Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 6.0 km |
| Sharpley Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 6.6 km |
| South Shields Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 6.8 km |
| Whitburn Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 7.3 km |
| Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club | 72 | 8.5 km | |
| Seaham Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 9.5 km |
| George Washington Hotel Golf and Spa | 18 | 73 | 9.7 km |
| Heworth Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 9.9 km |
| Hetton le Hill Golf Club | 12 km | ||
| Birtley Golf Club | 9 | 12 km | |
| Chester-le-Street Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 12 km |
| Ravensworth Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 13 km |
| Tynemouth Golf Club | 13 km | ||
| Cocken Lodge Golf Course | 9 | 29 | 13 km |
| Wallsend Golf Course Centurion Park | 18 | 70 | 15 km |
| Ramside Hall Golf Club | 36 | 72 | 15 km |
| Roseberry Grange Golf Club | 17 km | ||
| Backworth Golf Club | 18 km | ||
| Whitley Bay Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 18 km |
| Beamish Park Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 19 km |
| Castle Eden Golf Club | 19 km | ||
| Newcastle United Golf Club | 72 | 19 km | |
| Northumberland Golf Club | 20 km | ||
| High Gosforth Park Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 20 km |
| City of Newcastle Golf Club | 18 | 73 | 20 km |
| South Moor Golf Club | 20 km | ||
| Whickham Golf Club | 21 km | ||
| The Hobson Golf Club | 22 km | ||
| Durham City Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 22 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 Sunderland?
- 34 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Sunderland; this page shows the 30 nearest. 9 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Sunderland?
- Boldon Golf Club, about 5.4 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Sunderland?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Sunderland?
- 12 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Boldon Golf Club, Whitburn Golf Club and Houghton-le-Spring Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Sunderland?
- Among the 11 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Durham City Golf Course dates back to 1887, followed by City of Newcastle Golf Club (1891).
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