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Newcastle upon Tyne sits at the heart of one of England's most underrated golfing regions, where the industrial character of the city gives way surprisingly quickly to open heathland and moorland terrain. The name "Douglas/Standing Stone" suggests a course shaped by the landscape itself — standing stones are ancient landmarks scattered across Northumberland and the wider northeast, and a course carrying that name is likely set on ground with genuine topographical drama and a sense of history that predates the game by centuries.
Municipal and public-access golf in Newcastle has a long tradition, offering everyday players access to challenging, windswept layouts that demand local knowledge. A par 72 on this kind of terrain typically means varied hole shapes — long par 4s that play into the prevailing westerlies, and par 5s where position off the tee matters more than raw distance.
The northeast's golf scene rewards those willing to explore beyond the famous Northumberland links further up the coast. Courses in and around the city tend to have character earned through decades of regular play rather than resort polish.
| Tee | Yards | Rating | Slope | Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black · men | 6,562 | 72.2 | 128 | 72 |
| White · men | 6,422 | 71.5 | 124 | 72 |
| Yellow · men | 6,209 | 70.4 | 124 | 72 |
| Orange · men | 5,826 | 68.3 | 121 | 72 |
| Red · women | 5,563 | 72.9 | 129 | 73 |
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