Newton News heard on Wednesday this week that Woodham Golf Course has been closed by the administrators, accountancy firm KPMG. It would appear after a successful summer of trading the course is no longer viable as it faces low useage in the coming winter months.
Apparently no one is interested in taking over the business even with outline planning permission for a Hotel and houses on the course land.
Meanwile keen golfers will be looking for a new club and Bishop Auckland have stepped in to offer their facilities and the Oak Leaf Golf Complex is another option.