Chester-Le-Street Golf Club Co Durham
Lovingly blended into the countryside surrounding Lumley Castle and meandering along the banks of the River Wear, the mature and mainly parkland golf course at Chester-le-Street overlooks the Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground to the West, with fells and hills beyond. Mature woodland surrounds most of the Eastern boundaries.
Designed in a partnership between two winners of the Open Championship: Sandy Herd (Royal Liverpool 1902) and Ted E Ray (Muirfield 1912), the course was popular with King George VI before he took to the throne following the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII, in 1936. In 1923, when King George was Prince Albert, Duke of York, he married Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, descended from a leading County Durham family. Five years later Prince Albert donated a signed photograph of himself for the Chester-le-Street clubhouse.
The modern club is proud of its heritage and there is always a warm welcome from staff & members for any golfer who would enjoy playing the course which is fit for a King.
The course is virtually flat with four minor inclines giving associated uphill and downhill fairways. Individual trees and both small and large copses are major attractions and hazards of the course, and on many holes necessitate accurate driving to facilitate a conventional direct shot to the relative green.
All greens are 400/450 sq yds in area, so are comparatively large giving all handicap golfers hope of achieving the elusive relevant par or birdie. In May 1997 a new Clubhouse was completed, which offers excellent facilities for both members and visitors. Friendly staff provides quality cuisine at all times.