Tees Rd, Seaton Carew,
Hartlepool, Cleveland TS25 1DE
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Martyn Stubbings (PGA Head Professional).The Course:
22 holes. Seaside links. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland.
Designer:
First 14 holes laid out by Dr Duncan McCuaig (1874) and extended to 18 holes (1891). Improved and lengthened by Dr Alister MacKenzie (1925). Four additional holes (taking the total available holes up to 22) designed by Frank Pennink (1970s).
Above distances are for the original 18-hole layout (the Old Course). Seaton Carew can create five different 18-hole combinations from its 22 available holes. The Brabazon is considered the Championship layout, stretching to 6920 yards from its back tees.
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8 miles N of Middlesbrough
From the A19 just north of Middlesborough, take the A689 (Bishops Auckland / Hartlepool) exit and follow direction Hartlepool. After 3.4 miles turn right at roundabout into Seaton Lane (A1276) direction Seaton Carew. After 1.3 miles turn right at seafront direction Port Clarence (A178). After o.5 miles golf is on your left.
Seaton Carew
Seaton Carew Golf Club: Most descriptions of Seaton Carew mention its "industrial setting", and one cannot deny that a refinery, a working port, various chemicals plants and other modern industrial trappings are clearly in view at the southern end of the course. But also abundantly in evidence, are all the elements that had Walter Hagen marvelling at this course, when he played here in 1937.
This is a true and wonderful links test of golf. Sand dunes, crisp turf, buckthorn bushes and fabulous greens are all here, and add up to as good a links experience as you'll find anywhere in England. Although you'll not see much of the sea from the course, it is worth taking a peak over the dunes at the 10th tee; the view of the River Tees estuary is worth the small trek.
Unusually, Seaton Carew has 22 holes at its disposal, creating the possibility for five slightly different layouts: the Old, Brabazon, New, Micklem and Bishop. Each layout presents a varied and challenging test with plenty of twists, turns, dunes and bunkers.
Pick of the holes: the mid-length par-3 3rd demands a shot to the centre of the green, lest you stray into any one of the surrounding eight perilous bunkers. The par-4 17th, on the "seaside" inward nine, is also a classic links gem.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and after 9:00am on weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Players generally walk this course.
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Seaton Carew is among the world's 50 oldest golf clubs, founded in 1874 as the Durham & Yorkshire GC. The name was changed to Seaton Carew GC in 1887.
In the 1970's the club took the decision to build four extra holes on the seaward side of the existing course. The four new holes were constructed mainly on the proceeds of the Ekofisk pipeline, which brings oil ashore from North Sea production platforms, and which was given a right of way under the course.
On any given day, you will play one of the five different 18-hole combinations, made possible by having the additional holes. These five slightly different layouts are known as the Old Course, the New, the Brabazon, the Micklem and the Bishop.
England's 66th best course (Golf World, 2024).
Britain & Ireland's 149th best course (Golf World, 2025).
The Cliff, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool TS25 1AB
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Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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