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The Course

Nine holes, 18 tees

The course is a nine-hole layout with 18 tees, described as a little gem on the hillside of Birtley by Golf Monthly. Be prepared for a testing start, as the first hole is a 238-yard par 3, followed by the second hole at 453 yards, a dog-leg par 4.

Birtley Golf Club is situated close to the A1 near Chester-le-Street in County Durham. Birtley is a parkland course measuring 5,729 yards, par 67, with testing par threes and six par fours over 400 yards.

1922
Founded
9
Holes, 18 tees
67
Men's par
5,729
Yards
The course at Birtley Golf Club

Course guide

Holes 10 to 18 replay the nine from a second set of tees, so each hole below shows the men's and ladies' yardage and par for both rounds.

1and 10

This is a challenging par 3 to start with at 238 yards to a well-guarded, narrow green. A valley in front of the green means you have to carry your drive all the way to hit the green. Start with a 4 and you are not too disappointed.

HoleMenLadies
1238 yds, par 3194 yds, par 3
10188 yds, par 3178 yds, par 3
2and 11

A long dog-leg par 4 requires a well-placed drive to give you a chance at the green in two, which only the longer hitters can reach. Out of bounds down the right and trouble on the left makes this a great golf hole.

HoleMenLadies
2453 yds, par 4441 yds, par 5
11453 yds, par 4425 yds, par 5
3and 12

An elevated tee looks down onto a deceptively inviting green. However, if you miss the green you will be in trouble.

HoleMenLadies
3162 yds, par 3124 yds, par 3
12159 yds, par 3134 yds, par 3
4and 13

The fairway slopes from the left and there is out of bounds all the way on the right. The approach to the small green is partially blind and a par here is a good score.

HoleMenLadies
4416 yds, par 4405 yds, par 4
13430 yds, par 4405 yds, par 4
5and 14

A straight drive here is essential, otherwise you are in trouble with dense trees right and left. The 14th tee is from a completely different angle. Don't be tempted to take on the corner.

HoleMenLadies
5361 yds, par 4329 yds, par 4
14410 yds, par 4326 yds, par 4
6and 15

This is a short uphill par 4. There is a large bunker across the front of the green which makes running a shot in almost impossible. A potential birdie hole awaits if you get a good tee shot away, but it is a card destroyer if you are slightly wayward.

HoleMenLadies
6266 yds, par 4260 yds, par 4
15266 yds, par 4260 yds, par 4
7and 16

The 7th is another long par 4. The green has a considerable right to left slope which can catch you out if you are not careful. The 16th tee is further back, making it the only par 5. The drive is very intimidating with out of bounds right and trees left. Get a good one away to set up a chance of a par.

HoleMenLadies
7469 yds, par 4405 yds, par 5
16534 yds, par 5396 yds, par 5
8and 17

Another short par 4 gives a chance of a birdie, especially for the long hitters. However, the green is small and if you put your drive in the wrong place you will be struggling for your par.

HoleMenLadies
8290 yds, par 4229 yds, par 4
17292 yds, par 4236 yds, par 4
9and 18

This is a mid-length par 3 to a green protected on the right and left by grassy mounds and bunkers. Out of bounds just behind the green can catch you out if you are too aggressive. The green is undulating, making putting tricky even for experienced members. Finish with a par and that drink at the 19th will go down well.

HoleMenLadies
9175 yds, par 3165 yds, par 3
18167 yds, par 3173 yds, par 3

Scorecard

Men's par 67 over 5,729 yards; ladies' par 70 over 5,085 yards.

MenLadies
HoleYardsParYardsPar
1 2383 1943
2 4534 4415
3 1623 1243
4 4164 4054
5 3614 3294
6 2664 2604
7 4694 4055
8 2904 2294
9 1753 1653
Out2,830332,55235
10 1883 1783
11 4534 4255
12 1593 1343
13 4304 4054
14 4104 3264
15 2664 2604
16 5345 3965
17 2924 2364
18 1673 1733
In2,899342,53335
Total5,729675,08570

The club does not publish stroke indexes.

Course and slope ratings

Course Rating and Slope Rating for Birtley Golf Club under the World Handicap System, valid from 1st April 2024. The full table, with the course handicap for every handicap index, is in the club's slope chart.

PDF Slope ratings and handicap chart
TeesYardsParCourse ratingSlope
Men (white) 5,729 67 67.0 117
Men (yellow) – 67 66.5 116
Women – 70 69.5 120

Course flyover

Take a look at every hole before you play.

The flyover is by Whole in 1 Golf, makers of My Caddie, a free GPS golf app with scoring, GPS distances, pin positions and video guides of the course.

Visitor Green Fees

Green feePer player
Monday – Friday
Unaccompanied visitor£20
Members guest£12
Saturday & Sunday
Unaccompanied visitor£20
Members guest£15

Book a tee time

Visitors can book tee times online through ClubV1.

Book a Tee Time

Society and corporate golf

Packages are available Monday to Friday (subject to availability) for playing parties of 8 or more.

Package A

£15.00
  • Bacon/sausage bap on arrival with tea/coffee
  • 18 holes golf

Package C

£25.00
  • Bacon/sausage bap on arrival with tea/coffee
  • 9 holes golf (morning)
  • Followed by soup & sandwiches
  • 18 holes golf (afternoon)

Before you book

  • Prior booking is essential.
  • Weekend package rates are also available, subject to course availability.
  • Please check the fixture list before booking.
  • All bookings are recorded with date, tee times and contact information.
  • The organiser's email address is required for all bookings.

To book a society day

Contact the Secretary:

Tel: 0191 410 2207

Email: secretary@birtleyportobellogolfclub.co.uk