Warkworth Golf Club

Warkworth Golf Club sits in the coastal village of Warkworth in Northumberland, approximately seven miles south of Alnwick. The course was laid out by Old Tom Morris in 1891, making it one of several northern English courses designed by the legendary St Andrews professional during the late Victorian era. The layout occupies elevated ground above the River Coquet, with the medieval Warkworth Castle providing a distinctive backdrop to several holes. The course plays across traditional linksland and clifftop terrain characteristic of the Northumberland coast. The routing takes advantage of natural undulations and coastal breezes, with several holes running along elevated ground that offers views across the river valley and surrounding countryside. The design reflects Morris's straightforward approach to golf architecture, working with existing land features rather than extensive earthmoving, which was typical of courses from this period. Warkworth operates as a members' club with visiting golfers welcomed by arrangement. The course serves the local golfing community and attracts visitors exploring Northumberland's collection of historic courses. The village itself retains much of its medieval character, centered around the castle ruins and the narrow bridge crossing the Coquet. The club maintains the traditional feel of a Victorian-era seaside course, offering golf in a setting that has changed relatively little since Morris first walked the ground over a century ago.