Northumbria University Golf club have developed a national reputation for playing in the highest division within the BUCS leagues. The golf club compete and train out of Close House Golf Club, home to the 2020 British Masters. The club have access to world-class facilities at the golf club and are coached by Tim Cockill and Sally Hinton who are also based out of Close House.
The team compete in weekly BUCS fixtures up and down the country as well as competing on the BUCS Individual Golf Tour circuit playing on some of the best courses in the UK. The golf club are very grateful for the support and active involvement they have from the R&A.
Golf memberships on offer in 2025/26:
COMPETE Golf Mx1 - £435 per person
Capacity - 12 squad members
Includes 1st team entry to BUCS (Premier North), access to BUCS individual tour events and R&A events.
All training and home fixtures take place at Close House Golf Club.
COMPETE Golf Mx2 - £435 per person
Capacity - 8 squad members
Includes 2nd team entry to BUCS, access to BUCS individual tour events (self-funded).
All training and home fixtures take place at Close House Golf Club.
TRAIN Golf (2 groups) - £200 per person
2 groups, each with capacity of 12.
Group 1 - Mondays 15:00-17:00 / Group 2 - Tuesdays 15:00-17:00
All training take place at Close House Golf Club. TRAIN members can access 1 full round of Golf at Close House at the end of the season.
All sessions take place at Close House Golf Club (follow NE41 8BL on Sat Nav)
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2026/27 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.
2026/27 memberships will be available to purchase following attendance at the Taster and Squad Selection events during Big Week of Sport in September. Visit the Golf stall at our Sports Fair on Wednesday 23rd September (taking place in Sport Central) to meet the committee and find out more information.
Key Contacts
Head Coach: Tim Cockill
President: Conor Lundy
1st Team Captain: Oscar Bartam
Engagement Officer: Rory Carnegie
The Golf club is supported by Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone
