Texas Scramble over 55

Whickham Golf Club

Whickham, Tyne and Wear, England

Whickham Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course located at Hollinside Park. The course measures 6,232 yards from the white tees with a par of 71 and a course rating of 71.30 with a slope rating of 126, offering a moderate challenge to golfers of varying abilities. The layout features multiple tee options accommodating different skill levels, including white, yellow, red, and blue tees for men, alongside dedicated ladies' tees. The course also offers winter configurations with reduced hole counts, providing flexibility throughout the year. Par-3 holes include shots ranging from 146 to 197 yards, while the par-5s reach up to 498 yards, demonstrating good variety in hole lengths. The course is designed to be playable for all abilities, with distinctive handicap stroke allocations across holes. The presence of multiple tee configurations, including a 9-hole option and specialized ladies' layouts, indicates thoughtful course design that encourages participation from the broader golfing community. The scorecard information demonstrates the course's commitment to providing competitive layouts with detailed slope and rating information for handicap calculation purposes, reflecting a well-established facility prepared for club competitions and member play.