County Durham Golf Trail

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Format: Pairs

Scoring: Stableford

Category: Mixed

Entry Fee: £240.00

Entry Method: Online


The County Durham Golf Trail is a 4-day pairs golf trail running Monday 6 July to Thursday 9 July 2026. The four courses are played in order: Beamish Park (Monday), South Moor (Tuesday), Blackwell Grange (Wednesday), and Brancepeth Castle (Thursday). Scoring is 4BBB Stableford throughout. All pairs formats are welcome — Gents, Ladies, and Mixed. The named pair plays together as a team on each day but will be paired with different pairs on subsequent days. Tee times are fixed for days 1, 2 and 3 and issued at least 7 days before the event; on the final day, leading pairs go out at the end of the field. Daily prizes are available as well as an overall order of merit prize. A deposit of £100 secures a tee time, with the balance of £140 due on 1 June 2026 (total £240 per pair). Bookings open from Sunday 20 July 2025 via the Masterscoreboard booking link. Enquiries can be directed to countydurhamgolftrail@outlook.com or John Davidson on 07979823899.


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Venue

South Moor Golf Club

Burton, MI, United States

South Moor Golf Club is a Dr. Alister MacKenzie-designed course located in Stanley, County Durham, and serves as a county championship venue. The course winds through heathland terrain, featuring gorse, heather, and bracken in its natural setting. The layout is characterized by its strategic design, with each hole presenting distinct challenges. A notable feature is the large, undulating greens reminiscent of Augusta National style, which reflect MacKenzie's signature design philosophy. These greens are particularly demanding for golfers and showcase the distinctive qualities that made MacKenzie renowned. The course embodies the hallmarks of MacKenzie's celebrated portfolio, which included prestigious layouts such as Augusta National, Cypress Point, and Royal Melbourne. The heathland setting provides an engaging and naturally charming environment for play. South Moor hosts various competitions, including the North of England Under 14s Junior Stroke Play Championship, demonstrating its status as a significant venue in regional golf. The club welcomes both members and visitors, offering green fees and society play options.