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3.8
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
83.2%
Recommend this course
60 out of 68 reviews
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4.2
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
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1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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3.8
12 Reviews (12)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.7%
Recommend this course
11 out of 12 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 6217 yards
Slope 131
Rating 70.1
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The Darlington Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1908
Architect Alister MacKenzie (1908)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, Jcb
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Reviews

3.8
68 Reviews (68)
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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fabulous

Staff are very friendly, clubhouse superb and course in immaculate condition , greens superb

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent

Really enjoyed playing
The course was in great condition
Some lovely holes and one or two were a great test

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Slow play at Darlington

Course was in average condition for our round - greens were very inconsistent with some very slow and others running at medium pace - intermediate rough hadn't been cut recently which made locating and hitting balls harder than it should be. Back nine in better condition and more fun to play than front nine. Pace of play was poor - we caught up with a 4 ball that teed off 40 minutes ahead of us by the time we reached the 3rd hole - they eventually let the group in front of us play through but we weren't waived through and had to pace ourselves for the remainder of the round - 15 minutes to put and get off the green is ridiculous - the club needs to address slow play, course maintenance issues and reduce the green fee if they want to attract more visitors.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Tee off time set for 4.10pm. Pro was conducting junior coaching at the time so pro shop was closed. Due to this we were unable to find a scorecard (until 12th hole where we found one on the floor a generous golfer left behind). Other than this the course itself was absolutely beautiful with some stunning holes which test your course management and are easily navigated. 100% recommended to other golfers

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fully enjoyed round

Was a good test a nice range of holes found my good shots were rewarded

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Nostalgia

Played this course many yeas ago when I was fortuntate to have won a work organised tournament that day and so, now in my later years, decided to re-live those memories, (if not my score !). The staff and members were very helpful, welcoming and friendly.

For this time of year the course was in excellent condition mainly due to the obvious care and attention afforded to it by the green staff and members. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone and will certainly visit again myself some day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter greens

Unknown to us the first 9 holes were on winter greens which were in poor condition. The back nine holes on normal greens and were very good. Played off mats on majority of tees, also mats used on the fairways when within 50 to 150 yards to the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent course in excellent condition

This is the first time I’ve played Darlington Golf Course and will definitely be playing it again soon. Greens were pristine and running well. Course is forgiving for a high handicapper like me. To be honest, I couldn’t fault it from start to finish. Hospitality in pro shop and the bar was second to none. Would highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A grand day out

I last played this course more than 20 years ago but couldn’t have picked a better day for my return. Sun shining, light breeze, and though the course was dry, preferred lies were the order of the day. My two companions had never played the course before but both came away impressed and up for a return visit in the very near future. Winter tees were still in use though the winter greens were no longer in play. The course offers a variety of challenges for all levels of ability and was remarkably well presented given the time of year and it’s location in the far north of England. Time pressures meant we were unable to visit the clubhouse but all in all a grand day out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great Course

Great and well maintained course with very friendly staff, will definitely play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A hidden gem

A great course, unfortunately on the day we played, there was some serious course maintenance and tree felling going on, do we had to play a couple of temporary greens and the par 3's we had to tee off mats. But this didn't detract from the excellent day we had.we will definitely be returning to this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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