THE CLOSE HOUSE
EXPERIENCE
Set in the beautiful and serene Tyne Valley, minutes from Newcastle and nestled between
the banks of the River Tyne and the ancient remains of Hadrian’s Wall, the 250-year-old
Close House estate grounds have been lovingly teased into two of the finest courses in
the country, with the Lee Westwood Colt Course gaining entry to the UK Top 100 courses
club almost as soon as it opened.
With two 18-hole Lee Westwood Championship Colt and Filly courses and the 9 hole
Yearling course, Close House provides one of the most varied golfing challenges anywhere
on the golfing map today. This European Tour venue is designed to appeal to players at
every level of skill and reward first-time visitors and the year-round member evenly. The
PGA Academy provides the opportunity to polish and develop your golf abilities using
the latest technology to analyse your game.
In addition, our modern, purpose-built No.19 clubhouse is a stunning setting for your
post-round drink. Providing first-class dining, the restaurant caters for all occasions
and we also provide a private dining service for those events you would like to host
yourselves. With the luxurious accommodation we have in our sumptuous Courtyard
rooms, membership at Close House provides everything you will need.
If golf is your game, Close House is a dream come true.
Golf
Academy
CLOSE HOUSE
NEWCASTLE
“I have been asked to be attached
to a number of clubs but Close
House has something different,
something special. It doesn’t
matter if you are a member or
just visiting, everyone is made
to feel really welcome”
Lee westwood,
attached tour Professional
INDIVIDUAL
membership
Close House members have a wealth of
facilities at their disposal. Catering for golfers
of all ages and abilities, from beginners to
seasoned professionals, we have everything
you would want from a club.
Take a trip to the PGA Golf Academy (the
only one in the North of England) and Driving
Range with designated tuition bays, custom-fit
suite, 20 practice bays, a specialist short game
area and café. It’s is the ideal place to perfect
your game before playing the Lee Westwood
Colt or Lee Westwood Filly courses.
There’s also the No.19 Clubhouse which offers
stunning views over both courses and the valley.
Close House Members will have unique
privileges across the estate including:
• Unlimited golf on both the Lee Westwood
Championship Colt and Lee Westwood
Filly courses
• Unlimited use of the Yearling Par-3 course,
including guests free of charge
• 10% discount off on-site purchases, including
bar and restaurant
• 50% discount on guest green fees
• Members rates in the Courtyard Suites
• Inclusive Academy membership
• The opportunity to host your very own
members golf day for up to 24 players
• Priority booking on members hosted golf trips
“m embership allows you to
enter sponsored competitions
throughout the season.”
exclusiVe members
golf events
We have produced a comprehensive golf events program with more
than 20 major member events this season we can promise you the
best season yet. Many of the exclusive members events have been
supported by our valued partners and through the generous support
of our individual members. Alongside some of our members and
Corporate Partners, we can offer an extensive package of members
trophy events.
Hospitality and prizes are kindly offered, allowing you to enjoy the
beautiful surroundings of Close House.
Lee Westwood may even appear in the club knock-out events, as well
as holding an annual golf clinic for Close House members.
lee westwood
CHAMPIONSHIP colt course
“For a golfing
experience far
superior to
any other you
may have had
elsewhere.”
Opened in 2011, the Lee Westwood Championship
Colt course (named after English Golf architect
Harry Colt) is set in almost 200 acres of beautiful
Northumberland countryside close to Newcastle
upon Tyne. This European Tour venue was voted one
of the top 100 courses in the UK just one year after
opening, and is today the only course in North East
England to hold that accolade.
It would be fair to say that this course has been
deliberately designed so that it will not give up its
secrets easily. Indeed, the first time player will be at
a disadvantage to the most seasoned practitioner
by perhaps several shots. So The Lee Westwood Colt
shall reward you for your powers of observation
and willingness to return. Whatever the season, the
rugged beauty of the Tyne Valley never fails to take
the breath away.
“S uperb surroundings
giving you and your
guests a truly unique
experience.”
lee westwood
filly course
The 18-hole Lee Westwood Filly course is situated
in the grounds of the Close House Estate, providing
stunning views of the River Tyne Valley. Matching
the presentation of the Lee Westwood Colt course,
the Parkland layout was re-designed and re-opened
in 2013, and provides a lovely alternative to the
Championship layout of its sister course.
It now has 18 USGA specification greens, is 6000yds
in length and a par 70 from the medal tees. The
undulating greens provide a real test for your putting
skills, but accuracy off the tee is paramount for good
scoring. Having already held PGA professional events
the course has proved enjoyable but challenging to
golfers of all abilities.
PGA GOLF ACADEMY
AT CLOSE HOUSE
“T he ideal warm up,
using state-of-theart facilities and
world leading
technology.”
Lee westwood,
attached tour Professional
The Close House Academy and Driving Range are open
to golfers of all ages and abilities from beginners to
more advanced.
Working with the team of professionals, visitors can
take a trip to the Academy and Driving Range, offering
designated tuition bays, custom fit suite, practice bays,
a specialist short game area and café where you can
relax in the comfortable surroundings before or after
your practice session.
In addition, our new 9-hole Yearling course is an
excellent opportunity to sharpen your short game,
or even as a warm-up for a full 18. Coupled with the
Pitch and Putt course, these are excellent practice
areas designed to improve your ability. The Academy
and Driving Range is the perfect place to perfect your
game before you play the beautifully presented Lee
Westwood Colt or Lee Westwood Filly courses.
The Close House Golf Academy offers you the
opportunity to focus on key aspects of your game
through custom design designed lessons in specialist
video teacher bays. Our team can also help you with
a series of lessons designed around your individual
requirements.
• PGA Qualified Professional Staff
• Floodlights to allow you to practice for
even longer
• Designated long-game and short-game
practice areas
• On-course learning by the Close House
Team of Golf professionals
• Technical analysis aided by video capture
through GASP system software
• High performance custom-fitting with use
of Flightscope radar system
• SAM puttlab analysis system for ultimate
putting stroke feedback
• Titleist Performance Institute physical
profiling to aid golf development
• Demonstration equipment available from
the world’s leading club manufacturers
• Custom fitting available for Ping, Titleist,
Nike, Callaway, Taylormade and Mizuno.
No.19 clubhouse
and restaurant
“S ome may call
these ‘special
touches’; here
at Close House,
it’s the very least
of what you
should expect.”
The food on offer at Close House is among the best
you will find anywhere, not just the best at a golf
club. We take as much care with our canapés at a
simple drinks reception as we do with the food for
a formal dinner – and we think our steak sandwich
could be the finest in the land.
Bespoke menus can be created, we can cater for
barbecues or simply try the Close House Classic
Sandwich – all featuring the very finest local,
seasonal produce. Our brigade of skilled chefs buy
meat and game from Northumberland and fish
from the Tyne and the North East coast to create
stunning seasonal menus.
This bounty can be matched with wines from
a sensational list created exclusively for Close
House. We also offer some of the world’s greatest
champagnes and serve the very best beers and spirits.
THE
COURTYARD
The 12 Courtyard suite style rooms and 4 Terrace
rooms offer the highest quality bedrooms to make you
feel even more special. Each of the Courtyard rooms
are decorated and furnished to the highest standards.
“the courtyard, where every room
is designed to ensure you enjoy the
ultimate in comfort and luxury.”
The Courtyard at Close House is the perfect base for
you to explore Northumberland, Newcastle, the Tyne
Valley, the North East of England or simply get away
from it all with a night in one our sumptuous rooms
and dinner at Close House.
You won’t be disappointed with the luxury that we
have to offer in the Courtyard at Close House.
All of the bedrooms have been named after golf
courses designed by course architect Harry Colt.
Harry participated in the design of over 300 golf
courses including Woburn, Wentworth, Muirfield,
Sunningdale and Royal Portrush.
So why not stay in the room named in honour of your
favourite course or simply enjoy the sumptuous quality
of your surroundings.
golf
destinations
“w hether travelling
for business or
pleasure, you can
use your membership
abroad at our
partner courses”
Close House members can enjoy a range of benefits at some of the world’s best
courses in the UK and around the world:
• Woburn Golf and Country Club
Site of three of England’s finest courses set in the heart of the Duke of Bedford’s
Estate in Milton Keynes and home to Ryder Cup hero Ian Poulter
• The Dukes’ St Andrews
With a spectacular setting above St Andrews, The Duke’s offers magnificent views
over the surrounding countryside and the sea
• Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Dubai
Hosts of two Dubai Desert Classics on the European Tour, the course record of 63
is held by our very own Lee Westwood and Ryder Cup Captain Darren Clarke
• Emirates Golf Club, Dubai
Host of the Omega Dubai Desert classic, the Emirates Golf Club is the oldest
all-grass championship golf course in the Middle East. The Faldo course is the
only 18-hole course in the region to offer night golf
PGA CATALUNYA
DUBAI CREEk
WOBURN
DUBAI EMIRATES
• PGA Catalunya Resort, Girona, Spain
Regarded as one of the continent’s finest courses, the Stadium Course at PGA
Catalunya is a regular European Tour stop
Close House is proud to feature in the World of Leading
Golf Guide alongside these and other top golfing
destinations. Close House members are entitled to
discounted rates at other World of Leading Golf clubs.
Heddon-on-the-Wall,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 0HT
When travelling to Close House using SAT NAV please use NE41 8BL
Tel - 01661 85 22 55
EMAIL - [email protected]
www.closehouse.com