Wellington Drive,
Wynyard, nr Billingham, Teesside TS22 5QJ
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Andrew Nicholson (Director of the Leadbetter Academy)Academy
David Leadbetter Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Residential, woodland and rural countryside.
Designer:
Martin G. Hawtree
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7 miles NW of Middlesbrough
From the A19 just north of Middlesborough, take the A689 (Bishops Auckland / Durham) exit and follow direction Sedgefield / Durham. After o.9 miles turn left at roundabout into The Wynd, and follow sign for Wynyard Golf Club. After o.7 miles turn left into Wellington Drive. After o.6 miles turn right into golf (The Wellington Course).
Wynyard
The Wynyard Club: Known as the Wellington course, the 18-holes of The Wynyard Club are arranged in two nine-hole loops, and lay down an excellent test for golfers of all levels. An undulating front-nine, with some of its holes lined by good-size houses and villas, gives way to a slightly flatter back-nine, where smaller residences, pleasant woodland and open countryside are more in evidence.
There is plenty of space to employ the "big timber" from the tee on most holes, and with water rarely in play, this is a course that offers the chance to card a good score. However, an abundance of stylish fairway and greenside bunkering will require good shot-making if its to be avoided, and the course is certainly toughening-up as earlier tree-planting matures.
The layout's fine array of straight and gently doglegging holes, and mix of short and long par-3s ensures plenty of variety in the golfing challenges you'll face. The course is typically presented in excellent condition, although the going can get a bit heavy after prolonged spells of wetter weather.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Players generally walk this course.
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Nearby Wynyard Hall (see Where2Stay details below) is a truly impressive stately home, attracting in bygone days the likes of Benjamin Disraeli, Winston Churchill and the Duke of Wellington - whose name was given to the first course at The Wynyard Club.
Plans for The Wynyard Club originally envisaged an expansion of the golf facilities to include a second golf course.
Wynyard, Tees Valley TS22 5NF
+44 (0)1740 644 811
Visit websiteSet in its own beautiful and private grounds, stately Wynyard Hall has a charm and character that captivates all who visit. To stay at Wynyard Hall is to share the experience with some of history’s most influential figures including Charles Dickens, Benjamin Disraeli, Winston Churchill and the Duke of Wellington.
Wynyard (o.5 mi)
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Seaton Carew; Brancepeth Castle; Rockcliffe Hall.
Sedgefield, Co Durham TS21 2EH
+44 (0)1740 620 253
Visit websiteHardwick Hall Hotel is located just off the A1(M), nestling in beautiful County Durham countryside and surrounded by the Hardwick Country Park. The hotel has 51 individually decorated spacious luxury bedrooms, conference, wedding and banqueting suites, free WIFI, meetings rooms and the Rib Room Steakhouse & Grill. It is also home to the North East's Lobster and Oyster Festivals.
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Wynyard; Seaton Carew; Brancepeth Castle; Rockcliffe Hall.
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