Newcastle is the centre of gravity for Out on the Fairway. Most of our members live within easy reach of the city, and the courses around Tyneside are where a lot of our rounds happen. If you're a gay, lesbian or bisexual golfer in Newcastle and you'd quite like to play with people who feel like your people, you're in the right place.
How it works in Newcastle
The group lives in a private Facebook group. People post rounds — "anyone fancy 9 at Newcastle United Golf Club Saturday morning?" — and others jump in. No fixtures, no joining fee, no committee. Just a chat thread that turns into actual games of golf.
Where we play around Newcastle
We don't play out of one home club. Members rotate between courses depending on the weather, what's affordable that week and who's around. The regular favourites:
- Northumberland Golf Club — historic parkland at Gosforth, on the inside of the racecourse.
- City of Newcastle Golf Club — popular parkland in Gosforth, welcoming to visitors.
- Newcastle United Golf Club — affordable Town Moor course, great for casual rounds.
- Gosforth Golf Club — relaxed parkland a few minutes north of the city.
- Eden Golf Centre — driving range and short course in the West End, ideal for beginners.
Brand new to golf?
You don't need a handicap, a club membership or a full set of irons to get involved. Plenty of our members started at a driving range with one borrowed 7-iron. Eden Golf Centre in the West End and Newcastle United Golf Club are both forgiving places to start. Post in the group and someone will happily show you the ropes.
Other inclusive sports in Newcastle
Golf not your only thing? Newcastle has a strong scene of inclusive sports clubs — from running and rugby to swimming, tennis and climbing. See our directory of inclusive sports across the North East for the full list.
Who joins
Gay men, lesbians, bisexual women and men, trans members and supportive straight friends. Ages from late 20s upwards. People who play once a year and people who play once a week. The common thread is wanting to play golf in a setting that feels easy.