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Golf societies in Durham

Regular golf without a full club membership. Golf societies in Durham open to new members, the county’s 42 golf courses, and everything you need to start your own.

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Run a golf society in Durham? List it free and golfers nearby can find you, ask to join, and take a spare place on your next day.

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Golf courses in Durham

42 courses. The most in one place: Darlington (4), Hartlepool (4), Newton Aycliffe (4), Stanley (4).

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The Ace Register in Durham

No holes-in-one logged at Durham courses yet. The first one goes on the board for good.

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The National Society League

Durham golf societies play in the North East region: regional divisions of up to 10 societies, scored from your society days, with promotion and relegation. Free, 2027 season.

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Start a golf society in Durham

With 42 courses to choose from, the hard part is agreeing where. Society HQ does the fixtures, sign-ups, who’s paid, polls and live scoring, free. Pick Durham and tick “Open to new members”, and golfers nearby can find you here.

Questions golfers in Durham ask

How many golf courses are there in Durham?

There are 42 golf courses in Durham on our UK course list (from OpenStreetMap), with the most around Darlington (4), Hartlepool (4), Newton Aycliffe (4). Every one has its own page with the courses nearby and its ace board.

How do I join a golf society in Durham?

No Durham golf societies are listed yet. Open a society’s page, tap “Ask to join”, and the organiser answers you there. Some also list spare places on their next golf day, so you can try a day before you join.

Do I need a handicap to join a golf society?

Usually not. Most golf societies welcome golfers without an official handicap and give you one after a few rounds; some ask for an official handicap. Each society’s listing says which, and whether beginners are welcome.

How much does a golf society day cost?

Society green fees are typically about £30 to £55 a golfer, or roughly £67 to £75 with a bacon roll and a two-course meal, from published club society rates. Our guide to golf society day costs has a free calculator.

Is there a golf society league in Durham?

Yes. Durham golf societies can enter the free National Society League in the North East region for the 2027 season (April to October), scored from their society days, with promotion and relegation.

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Course list from OpenStreetMap (ODbL); counties from postcodes.io (Office for National Statistics, Open Government Licence). Society details are written by their organisers. Privacy