Darlington golf club set to close bringing an end to 116 years of course on site

Alex O'Leary Mon, 16 February 2026 at 6:00 am UTC·3 min read A Darlington golf club with more than 100 years of history is set to close. Dinsdale Spa Golf Club, off Neasham Road, will be shutting its doors on April 1, the Northern Echo understands. It marks the end of 116 years of golfing at the 18-hole course, which was founded in 1910. Reasons behind the closure are not yet confirmed.Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement The shock news has sparked a number of messages of support from nearby clubs, including Darlington Golf Club, Castle Eden Golf Club, Eaglescliffe Golf Club, and others. Durham County Golf Union said it was “deeply saddened” by the news and remains hopeful that...