tyneside
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Tyneside
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GOLF CLUB
F
irst established in 1879, Tyneside Golf Club is the oldest inland club in the North East of England and is seen as one
of the finest parkland courses around. The course is just over 6100 yards and although it is not one of the longest it is
still able to provide a stern test for golfers of all abilities.
Club President John Cushnaghan gives more information on the
course on their official website, stating, “Tyneside is a beautiful
and challenging golf course tucked away behind Ryton village
and set high above the picturesque Tyne valley and river.
Established in 1879, this is one of the oldest golf clubs in England
and a warm 'Geordie' welcome awaits you in our lovely old
pavilion clubhouse. Come and see us for yourself - you will not
be disappointed.”
The club was set up on the 13th November at a meeting in The
Douglas Hotel, Newcastle with twenty five founder members
being recorded in attendance. Since then the club has put
together a history of which they have every right to be proud.
Over the years they have relocated twice, moving further up the
slopes of the valley. It has kept its current layout for close to a
century after being designed by Harry S Colt who also worked
at St. Andrews’ Eden Course and Wentworth and has a superb
reputation within the game.
This has ensured that the course is both challenging and enjoyable
with high quality greens. Despite having been extended over
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the years, it is still a relatively short course with accuracy being
the key to putting together a successful round. A number of
undulations on the sand based fairways around the course serve
to test a golfer’s skills.
With such a superb setting, there are many memorable views
including the sun reflecting on the church steeple and the
clubhouse on the stroll home at the 18th being a particular
highlight. The 13th hole is one that is rather notorious for
being difficult and has the potential to affect a player’s card.
Nicknamed ‘the coffin’ it requires both the first shot off the tee
and the approach to be well judged in order for success.
One of the standout features of Tyneside Golf Club is the
superb work that they do helping young players to get involved
through their youth section. This part of their set up looks to give
youngsters a chance to play the game in an enjoyable and safe
environment whilst helping them to reach their full potential.
It is important for any club to be able to attract young talent if
they are to be sustainable over a long period of time, particularly
in the current financial climate. This is an area that Tyneside Golf
Club appears to have covered which should set them up for a
bright and successful future.
Off the course the club is committed to providing visitors with
a warm welcome whether they are coming from nearby or have
travelled from further afield. They have some superb facilities
and are happy to cater for groups as small as 2 upwards. This in
turn has the potential to provide them with a valuable source of
additional revenue and allows them to provide golfers with the
best experience possible.
There is much to admire about the set up that Tyneside Golf
Club currently has in place which serves to back up the fantastic
course that they have. Hopefully they will be able to continue in
the same manner for many years to come and everyone at Sport
in Profile Magazine would like to wish them the best of luck.
www.tynesidegolfclub.co.uk -Twitter: @TynesideGC