Close House celebrates more than £350,000 raised for charity in 2026
Discover Settting the standard for charity golf days We are celebrating an outstanding year of supporting charitable fundraising, with more than £350,000 raised for a wide range of charities through events hosted at Close House during 2026. Throughout the year, we hosted over 30 charity golf days, bringing together golfers, businesses, supporters and charitable organisations […]
Looking Back on The 2017 British Masters
Discover A truly unforgettable event In September 2017, Close House welcomed one of the biggest events in the club’s history as the British Masters supported by Sky Sports arrived in the North East. Hosted by Close House Touring Professional and former World Number One Lee Westwood, the tournament marked the first return of European Tour […]
Keep on top of your game this winter at Close House
Discover Make the most of Toptracer At Close House we are proud to have fantastic practice facilities available across the estate. As we head into the colder autumn and winter months, naturally more golfers will use the covered bays at the Academy whilst improving their long game. This month we wanted to help you to […]
Investing in our facilities – What’s going on this winter?
Discover Investing in the Close House Experience We are continuing to invest across the estate, with a number of exciting projects taking place this autumn and winter to further enhance the experience for our members and guests. From upgrading our buggy fleet and transforming the Golf Shop to completing the next phase of bunker improvements […]
Sally Hinton Recognised as an Advanced Fellow Coach by the PGA
Discover PGA Advanced Fellow Coach We are delighted to celebrate a fantastic achievement for one of our longest-serving PGA Professionals, Sally Hinton, who has recently been awarded Advanced Fellow Coach status by the PGA. It is an exceptional recognition of Sally’s coaching expertise, dedication and continued commitment to developing golfers of all ages and abilities. […]
Making The Cut – Autumn 2026
Discover 2026 Autumn Greenkeeping update As we move into the autumn months, I would like to take the opportunity to reflect on what has been a long, hot, and exceptionally dry summer across the estate. While the sustained warm weather provided excellent conditions for golf, it also presented a number of significant challenges for the […]
Close House Recognised as one of The Sunday Times UK’s Best Places to Work
Discover One of the Uk’s Best Places to Work We’re incredibly proud to have been recognised as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work at The Sunday Times Best Places to Work Awards. Close House was ranked among the Top 10 businesses nationally in both the Travel & Leisure sector and Medium Business category, […]
Have a Heart 2026
Discover Have a Heart Charity Golf Day 2026 Close House was proud to once again host the prestigious Have a Heart Charity Golf Day in 2026, welcoming more than 200 guests to our North East golf club in support of the Sir Graham Wylie Foundation. Since its launch in 2011, Have a Heart has grown […]
Close House Celebrates its 15th Anniversary
Discover 15 Years of Close House Fifteen years after opening our doors, we’re celebrating a remarkable journey that has seen Close House Golf Club grow into one of the North East’s leading golf destinations. From championship golf and world-class professionals to a thriving membership, luxury accommodation and our famous warm Geordie welcome, we’ve continued to […]