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.
TRAIN (Development) taster sessions will run Monday 29th September 15:00-17:00 & Tuesday 30th September 15:00-17:00.
2025/26 TRAIN Golf memberships are available to purchase via this link: BUY NOW
The payment link will cease working once capacity of 24 (12 per group) has been reached for TRAIN Golf. Speak to the Club Committee and coach Sally Hinton if you would like to be added to a waiting list at that point.
Students enquiring about joining the club in 2025/26 season can contact the Club Committee via email or instagram.
Key Contacts
Head Coach: Tim Cockill / Sally Hinton
President: Conor Lundy
1st Team Captain: Oscar Bartam
Engagement Officer: Rory Carnegie
The Golf club is supported by Sport Clubs Officer Jade Featherstone