County Durham Golf Trail

Event Details ⚙

Date: Monday, 06 July 2026

End Date: Thursday, 09 July 2026

Format: Pairs

Scoring: Betterball

Category: Open

Entry Fee: £240.00

Entry Method: Online

Four-day golf trail played across Beamish Park, South Moor, Blackwell Grange and Brancepeth Castle on Monday 6th to Thursday 9th July 2026 respectively. Open to pairs of any combination — Gents, Ladies and Mixed. Scoring is 4BBB (four-ball better ball) stableford throughout. The named pair plays together as a team on each day. 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 last. Gents pairs play alongside other gents pairs; mixed pairs with other mixed pairs, etc. Entry costs £100 deposit (bookings open from 20 July 2025), with the balance of £140 due by 1 June 2026 (total £240 per pair). Daily prizes as well as a final order-of-merit prize. A non-competitive 'passport' option is also available for golfers wishing to play the four courses outside the tournament week — contact John Davidson at countydurhamgolftrail@outlook.com or 07979823899 to arrange.

Prizes

Daily prizes on each of the four days, plus a final order-of-merit prize for the overall leading pair.

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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.

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