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Alnmouth, Northumberland NE66 2RZ
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Linzi HardyThe Course:
9 holes.
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Nine-hole Village course designed by Musselburgh-born Mungo Park (1869), the club's first professional and greenkeeper, winner of the 1874 Open Championship, and brother of Willie Park (four-time Open Champion).
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On the edge of Alnmouth village / 36 mi N of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Alnmouth Village
Alnmouth Village Golf Club: although now separate entities, the two Alnmouth golf clubs (18-hole Alnmouth GC and nine-hole Alnmouth Village GC) have the same antecedents. Both originated on the Mungo Park-designed "village" course (1869), England's fourth oldest golf course. In 1905 this "old" or "village" course was extended to 18 holes by Mungo's uncle, Willie Park Jr.
In 1931 Alnmouth's members, tired of sharing their course with non-golfing day-trippers and holidaymakers, moved away to a quieter location. They formed a separate club at Foxton Hall, just a stone's throw away. With them came the nine holes designed by Willie Park Jr in 1905, which were integrated into an 18-hole layout with nine new holes designed by the legendary course architect Harry Colt.
Alnmouth Golf Club, known locally as "Foxton," is home to an 18-hole seaside course, which opened for play in 1931. This predominantly open parkland layout will test most facets of your game, ensuring a round with plenty of enjoyable golfing challenges ... and magnificent North Sea vistas.
Alnmouth Village Golf Club: sitting above the mouth of the River Aln is where you'll find the original Mungo Park-designed 1869 course. It's England's oldest nine-hole course, and fourth oldest course overall. This historic golf terrain winds through natural dunes and coastal heathland. Like its younger 18-hole sibling (a mile away at Foxton Hall), it offers stunning views onto Alnmouth Beach and the North Sea beyond.
Stay&Play at Alnmouth Golf Club (Foxton Hall): onsite "dormy" accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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