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 2026/27:
COMPETE Golf Mx1 - £550 per person
Capacity - 12 squad members
Includes 1st team entry to BUCS (Premier North), access to BUCS individual tour events and R&A events, and membership to Close House Golf Club.
All training and home fixtures take place at Close House.
COMPETE Golf Mx2 - £550 per person
Capacity - 8 squad members
Includes 2nd team entry to BUCS, and membership to Close House Golf Club.
All training and home fixtures take place at Close House.
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 2026/27:
Head Coach: Tim Cockill
President: Ben Cordwell Smith
Club Captain: Dylan Brolls
Engagement Officer: Jake Campbell
The Golf club is supported by Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone
