Overview
- The closure was confirmed in a letter to members, with owners calling it an "incredibly difficult decision."
- The 18-hole Darlington course, founded in 1910 and located off Neasham Road, has operated for 116 years.
- Durham County Golf Union expressed deep sadness and said it hopes there may be a viable future for golf on the site.
- Nearby clubs and the Teesside and District Union of Golf Clubs shared messages of support for staff and members.
- No plans for the land have been announced and the club has not issued a broader public statement beyond the member letter.