County Durham Golf Trail

Event Details ⚙

Date: Tuesday, 06 July 2027

Format: Pairs Betterball Stableford

Category: Mixed

Entry Fee: £250.00

Handicap Limit: 28.0 (Ladies: 36.0)

Entry Method: Online


The County Durham Golf Trail is a 4-day mixed pairs tournament played as a stableford fourball betterball (4BBB) competition. South Moor Golf Club is the second of four venues, played on Tuesday 6 July 2027 (11:00-15:00), following Beamish Park on the Monday and preceding Brancepeth Castle (Wednesday) and Blackwell Grange (Thursday). The named pair plays together as a team on each day, with 4BBB stableford scoring used throughout. Entry is £250 per pair, with a £100 deposit securing the tee time and the £150 balance due 1-2 months before the event. Gents play from the white tees with a maximum playing handicap of 28; ladies play from the red tees with a maximum playing handicap of 36. All competitors must be members of a golf club and hold an active handicap, and must provide a CDH number when booking. Up to 50 pairs can be accommodated. Daily prizes are awarded (no pair can win more than one daily prize) and the highest point total over the four days wins the overall County Durham Golf Trail prize, with ties broken by countback via course. Tee times for days 1-3 are fixed and issued at least 7 days in advance; the final day sees the leading pairs go out last. Open to mixed pairs and visiting non-members; entries are booked online.


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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.