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South Moor Golf Club

Name: South Moor Golf Club
Address: The Middles Craghead, Stanley, DH96AG, GB
Telephone: 01207 232 848
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Rating: 4.5

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Founded in 1923, South Moor was designed by the World famous golf course architect Dr Alister MacKenzie. No more is this evident than on the par 4 thirteenth.
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In golf, the name of Dr. Alistair MacKenzie will forever be synonymous with the course that hosts the U.S masters. Though Augusta national is undoubtedly MacKenzie's masterpiece, it is widely accepted that his place in history as a legendary architect, was already assured. MacKenzie was hardly a prolific designer like a James Braid but his courses are typical of his vision, none more so than South

Moor. Here, he has designed a course that winds between gorse, heather and bracken in a superb moorland layout. The large, slopey greens are a typical MacKenzie trait, guaranteeing that even when hit in regulation, the player will have to work hard with his putter to match par, harder still to make birdie. At 6,2723 yards from the back tees, the course is hardly long by today's standards but with a premium on accuracy it would be foolish to try to overpower the course with the driver, particularly with out of bounds a factor on eleven holes. The course starts gently enough and though the first seven holes are no pushover it is widely accepted that barring the long par 4 fourth, they present the course's best birdie opportunities. It is from the eighth tee onwards that one really begins to appreciate the course's design. The way MacKenzie uses the contours of the land can at times, from the tee, make the fairways look pencil thin. And yet, look back from the fairway and one wonders how anyone could miss such a generous target. There is out of bounds to the right as well as heather, gorse and a stream on both sides and when played into the wind this tee shot is not for the faint of heart. If safely negotiated the player is rewarded with a short to mid iron to a huge green which presents a generous target. It's difficult to pick the course's signature hole; it really could be any of the final eleven. Perhaps the par 3 fourteenth, almost 200 yards from the medal tees it plays much longer into the prevailing wind. As well as the three bunkers, the green is protected by a stream that wanders, hidden in a swale, just in front of the target. It is arguable though, whether protection is required, as a great shot to this fast green, which slopes sharply from back to front, far from guarantees par. However, for sheer simplicity, MacKenzie's design is best summed up on the very next hole. At 360 yards this par 4 is not long and plays much shorter with the prevailing wind behind. A long iron or fairway wood down the left hand side of the fairway will leave a pitch to a generous green which, again, slopes heavily from back to front. The dilemma for the golfer is, the further left he aims his tee shot the nearer he will be to the stream which runs the length of the fairway. Further right and he'll be left with a much more difficult approach, having to thread the ball between the bunkers at the front and leave a very fast putt back down the green. Perhaps the greatest testimony to MacKenzie's design is that, like all great courses, it continues to ask questions coming down the stretch. If you can protect a good score you can also improve it. It can be a tough test; the heather in full bloom is a wonderful sight but can be highly punitive and reluctant to release any balls that find it. Ultimately though, South Moor is a great challenge, a tough but fair examination of every part of the game. The clubhouse provides a great place for reflection. Take a drink into the conservatory, gaze out and up the eighteenth fairway and wonder how anyone could possibly miss such a wide-open area....

30/12/2024

Coming Soon ⛳️
State of the art practice facilities, unmatched in the whole of the North East 👌

29/12/2024

Beautiful skies for our early starters today.

29/12/2024

Club captain leads the winter league out , last game of 2024

24/12/2024

Community Club House Project

Delighted to Announce that the club has been awarded £19,656.00 from the National Lottery Awards for All fund, to help with clubhouse operations. A Nice Xmas present for the club, members and all visitors, whether golfers, or social. Our project was made possible thanks to players’, a lot of hard work has gone into this success, it is now up to every one to use the on site facilities as much as possible.

23/12/2024

David Bryce

The club would like to announce the passing of Past Gents Captain, and valued committee member David Bryce, at the age of 83.

Always a committed supporter of anything that would improve our club, and although health problems meant we did not see much of him lately, the club held a large place in his heart.

Once we get funeral arrangements, we will let you know.

22/12/2024

A little hint as to what is coming......

21/12/2024

Academy update

Been a busy week that has seen further clearance work, inc carpet.
Electrical work about 90 percent complete
Painting complete, thanks Ken Chapman.
Data and telephone cabling first fixed.
Worktop delivered, ready for new counter construction.
Screen for driving bay has arrived.
Bay plan to be agreed, then construction to start.
Will share putting studio pics next time.

Happy Xmas, and all the best for 2025

16/12/2024

Our new professional sharing tips.

16/12/2024

Signage installed this morning, internal refit progressing nicely, plastering repairs complete, painting to finish today. Electrical rework on Wednesday.

Next stages will see a final clear out, old carpet removed, then new internal construction can start.

13/12/2024

Dear South Moor Members and Colleagues.

My name is Steven McDonnell and I would like to introduce myself to everyone at South Moor Golf Club.

In March 2025 I will be taking over as Director of Golf to deliver the golf services at South Moor Golf Club. I am a PGA Advanced Coach with extensive knowledge and experience of golf. I have been delivering coaching and instruction for several years at a number of notable venues around the North East, and I look forward to bringing my unique coaching philosophy to the club.
I am proposing a 5 year plan to enhance all aspects of the golf club, including the introduction of a holistic pathway for golfers to participate in the wonderful game of golf. This will include coaching across all levels from beginners to elite players. We will offer programs for all golfers, from visiting the club for the 1st time, to offering established members bespoke packages to suit their golfing requirements.
The first phase will involve developing a new state of the art coaching facility with an indoor bay and putting studio, with Trackman simulator and elite coaching software (Golf Performance Centre - Opening March 2025). The 1st year will be about promoting, delivering and putting South Moor Golf Club back on the map again as one of the premier venues in the North East for golf. Over the 4 years that follow, we can focus on a number of areas of improvement at the golf club and tailor a golfing pathway that will excite the members.
I’m happy to organise an introduction night for the members to hear your thoughts about what you would like to see at South Moor regarding golf services.
I look forward to meeting every member very soon and to starting the project.
You can access further information from my website
www.stevenmcdonnellgolfacademy.co.uk
or follow me on social media
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Facebook – Steven McDonnell Golf Professional

12/12/2024

Lunchtime Tomorrow, come back for some very exciting news!!!

11/12/2024

Children's Christmas Party 🎉🥳 at Southmoor Golf Club. Disco, Party Games. Hot Dogs and present 🎁 from Santa 🎅. Tickets £6 and are available from behind the bar. All Welcome. 🥳🥳🥳

09/12/2024

Extended memberships available

05/12/2024

South Moor greens continue to impress for this time of year

05/12/2024

Address

The Middles Craghead
Stanley
DH96AG

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 10pm
Tuesday	7am - 10pm
Wednesday	7am - 10pm
Thursday	7am - 10pm
Friday	7am - 10pm
Saturday	7am - 10pm
Sunday	7am - 10pm

Telephone

01207 232 848

Website

http://www.southmoorgc.co.uk/

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