
Wooler Course
Wooler Golf Club

About this course
Wooler Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside of Northumberland near the village of Doddington, roughly fifteen miles inland from the North Sea coast and beneath the Cheviot Hills that mark the border with Scotland. The course occupies farmland terrain characteristic of this part of northeast England, where the landscape transitions from coastal plain to upland moor. The nine-hole layout reflects the modest scale typical of rural English clubs established in the early twentieth century to serve local communities rather than destination golfers. The routing makes use of the natural contours and elevation changes found in this agricultural setting, with fairways that move across gently sloping ground and greens positioned to take advantage of the topography. Players encounter views toward the Cheviots to the west and across the Northumberland countryside in other directions. The course operates as a members' club that also welcomes visitors, maintaining the traditions of accessible golf common to smaller clubs throughout Britain's rural regions. Wooler serves golfers from the market town of Wooler and surrounding villages in an area better known for hill walking, historical sites related to the Anglo-Scottish borders, and proximity to Northumberland National Park. The club provides straightforward golf in a pastoral setting, offering a contrast to the links courses found along Northumberland's coastline to the east. The nine holes can be played in different combinations for a full round, following the pattern established by many clubs of similar size and vintage across the British countryside.
Quick facts
- Location
- Doddington, Northumberland, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1975
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,219 yards
- Difficulty
- 35.8/125
FAQ
Common questions about Wooler
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Wooler is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Wooler is 36.
Wooler plays 3,219 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wooler is 125.
Wooler is a 9-hole course.




