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Northumberland
and Durham are well known for the variety of Golf courses in
the British Isles.
The Heworth
Golf Club was opened in June 1912 originally as a nine hole
course and expanded into eighteen holes in 1976. The badge
plays a distinctive part in the clubs history with the design
being inspired by the ‘Old Castle’ and the ‘Gangling Gate’.
Details of these can be found in the ‘Club History’ section.
The course has
been described by some as a ‘flat’ course but its Par 71
demands a great deal of respect especially with the
introduction of many thousands of trees which have now ‘come
into play’ ensuring that thought and precision from tee to
green are of paramount importance. The Heworth Golf Club
however offers a fair and affordable test for golfers of all
ages and abilities and visitors fees can be compared
favourably with other courses in the area along with excellent
catering facilities. The Club also offers the services of two
Class ‘A’ Professionals providing lessons and an excellent
well stocked shop with competitive prices. |
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The course
provides a variety of ‘challenges’ especially when ‘good
scores’ are being developed with the Par 5 dog-leg ninth hole
with out of bounds alongside its right hand side. Then comes
the testing Par 4 tenth hole some 442 yards from the back tees
and the Par 5 eleventh hole 562 yards long with the B1288
running alongside and out of bounds. Once these holes have
been negotiated, you arrive at Stroke Index 1, the 444 yard
Par 4 ‘Airport Hole’ and finally at the end of ‘Amen Corner’,
the 504 yards Par 5 ‘Palmers Hall’. Hopefully, you will have
‘survived’ and you can then look forward to completing an
excellent round with the final ‘signature’ hole, the 228
yard Par 3 eighteenth.
You are now within sight of the 19th Hole where
excellent bar and catering facilities are available and our
Members and staff are keen to make your visit to Heworth, one
to remember.
The Heworth
Golf Club is a very popular course for visiting parties, many
who return every year. Visitors have noted how the course has
developed during the last ten years with the introduction of
many new features. The club is always keen to hear the views
of our guests. |
