Close House has gained a place in the UK’s top 100 golf courses and is recognised as the home of championship golf in the North East. The two 18-hole Lee Westwood Championship Colt and Filly courses and 9-hole Yearling course are something worth admiring. The club provides one of the most varied golfing challenges, appealing to players of all skill levels and golfing abilities.
We have corporate membership at Close House and welcome guests of The Kirkstyle Inn and The Old Rectory to play. For more information and prices please email experiences@theksi.co.uk. We recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
There are many other golf courses nearby:
Haltwhistle Golf Club is just past Greenhead on the way to Gilsland. It is an 18-hole course with superb views providing an enjoyable round of golf.
www.haltwhistlegolfclub.co.uk
Alston Moor Golf Club is the highest golf course in England; offering 18 challenging holes.
www.alstonmooregolfclub.org.uk
Brampton Golf Club offers fabulous views. It is quite long with big gradients and very well kept. A tee-off time must be booked in advance. Members are very welcoming to guests.
www.bramptongolfclub.com
Bellingham Golf Club. Is very pretty and good value.
www.bellinghamgolfclub.com
Matfen Hall golf course, country hotel spa.
www.matfenhall.com/golf
Slaley Hall, which boasts two 18-hole championship level courses.
www.slaleyhallhotel.com/golf