World Golf Courses Directory

Seatou Carew Golf Club County Durham, England

Rating: ****

Tees Road, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, TS25 1 DE

Nearest main town: Hartlepool

Playing: Midweek: round £28.00; day n/a. Weekend: round £35.00; day n/a.

Facilities: Bar: 11 am-11 pm. Food: Lunch and dinner from 10am-9pm. Bar snacks.

Comments: Links test of all the shots. .. Most enjoyable day out. . . Dignified club, surely underrated… This wild, tortured links is always in good condition… Exposed with un­appealing views, but what a sensual feast.

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Ramside Hall Golf Club County Durham, England

Rating: **

Ramside Hall Hotel, Carville, Durham, DH 1 1 TD

Nearest main town: Durham

Playing: Midweek: round £27.00; day £33.00. Weekend: round £33.00; day £40.00.

Facilities: Bar: 11 am-11 pm. Food: Lunch from 12pm-2.30pm. Dinner from 7pm-9.30pm. Bar snacks.

Comments: Average facilities and greens could be better. . . Recently opened ’super-course’ with three nines… Golf academy and driving range…Courses don’t match the facilities or hotel.

*** Free Golf Lessons ***