Wearside Golf Club

A course Development Working Party in 1998 examined the possible development of the course, which resulted in course architect Howard Swan being engaged. He submitted various proposals for altering the layout of the course, which included a realigned 9th, holes 13 and 14 played as one with new 13th, 16th and 17th holes. To obtain a clear view of the 14th green from the tee in 1999 numerous trees were removed, similarly for the 15th tee shots. The 7th tee was enlarged, a new 18th tee was built and the ladies tee enlarged. The 7th green and surrounds were remodelled during the winter. The rear portion of the original “postage stamp” flat green remained unchanged but the total area of putting surface was doubled by extending it forwards and incorporating split level contouring. The project was completed by extending and levelling the 8th tee to incorporate the Ladies tee. Afterwards the Ladies 15th tee was enlarged and heightened.