Newcastle upon Tyne
» England
ch Resort
Close House Hotel & Golf
he Five Finger Mountains,
ntains, in Esentepe, the
Resort is proud to be the first
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g others, with stunning views of
and breathtaking views of the
n the other, this makes for a truly
forget. The course is a dramatic
ers of all standards and age.
ntained in excellent condition all
ced bunkers and water hazards
e golf academy is equipped with
ge of short game practice areas
g. With the latest state-of-the-art
levels can come and get some
ed PGA professionals in a friendly
In 2011, Lee Westwood became the attached tour professional and in
the same year the Lee Westwood Colt Couse opened. But this is not
the only golf course in the resort, with the Lee Westwood Filly Course
also a fine test of golf. Opened in 2007, it is 6,000 yards in length
and is a par 70. Harry Colt – whose designs also include Wentworth,
St Georges Hill, Sunningdale and Swinley Forest among others –
designed the Colt Course and it has his touch and feel to it. While
nothing is copied directly, the rectangular tees, the bunker forms, and
the variety in par threes are all features conceived from the distilled
themes of this most brilliant architect. Close House offers luxurious
accommodation on a large country estate spanning more than 400
acres. The famous bed and breakfast experience is one not to be
missed and a day out walking Hadrian’s Wall is a must.
www.closehouse.com
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