Alnmouth Golf Club

Alnmouth Golf Club occupies a distinctive stretch of linksland on the Northumberland coast, situated on a narrow peninsula between the North Sea and the Aln estuary. The course was redesigned by Harry Colt in the 1920s, building upon an earlier layout that dated to the club's founding in the late nineteenth century. Colt's work here demonstrates his characteristic sensitivity to natural terrain, routing holes across gently rolling duneland with the sea visible from many points on the course. The layout plays along the peninsula's length, with several holes running close to the estuary's edge and others turning back toward the coastline. The land features modest elevation changes rather than dramatic dunes, and the turf provides firm, fast-running conditions typical of traditional British links golf. Prevailing winds from the sea significantly influence play, and the course demands thoughtful club selection and ground-game strategy. The greens are generally well-contoured, and the bunkering reflects Colt's strategic approach to hazard placement. Alnmouth represents a quieter corner of English links golf, less traveled than the championship venues further south but valued for its authentic seaside character and unspoiled setting. The village of Alnmouth itself retains a traditional coastal charm, and the club maintains a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. The course offers a genuine links experience in a region known for its natural beauty and relative remoteness, appealing to golfers seeking traditional design and coastal scenery without the crowds of more famous destinations.