Significant People

Edward Gilbert Bunting C.G.Bunting had three sons, all of whom began their golfing careers at Seaton Carew after the Second World War. Gerald was appointed a Trustee in 1956 and held that position for over 50 years. Derek was always a keen golfer and was an SCGC member until he left Hartlepool in 1961. Before then he won the Gray Trophy in 1952 and also played for Durham County Colts against Northumberland. He joined his father as an R&A member in 1966. However, it's CG's youngest son, Edward, who left a lasting imprint on the memories of many Seaton Carew

H.R.H, Edward, Prince of Wales The visit by H.R.H. Prince Edward, Prince of Wales, (pictured far right in the group) took place during a short stay at the home of the Marquess of Londonderry, who was then President of Seaton Carew Golf Club. The Royal party arrived on the same day as the Club's annual match against the Artisans, so most members were out on the course. However, four caddies were hurriedly arranged. His Royal Highness had already dressed for golf, except for his shoes which he changed in the men's locker room. The Royal party duly set off, shortly

Dr. Alister MacKenzie The original 1874 course at Seaton Carew consisted of only 14 holes and was built on what was essentially meadow land, which over the years became more and more difficult to drain. By the end of the 19th century that course was extended to 18 holes, but by the mid-1920's equipment had improved and the shoreline had retreated Eastward, providing a new area of dunes. With this in mind the members decided that Seaton Links needed an extensive revamp and so they contacted one of the great golf architects of the day, Dr Alister MacKenzie. A letter,

Charles John Bunting Charles John Bunting was the first of the family whose name became synonymous with Seaton Carew Golf Club. He lived on the seafront in the village and worked as a solicitor in Hartlepool. He was a very keen golfer and became the Club's Honorary Secretary from 1893 to 1901 and was made Club Captain in 1901. He was the winner of one of Club's most prestigious competitions, the Gray Trophy, on seven occasions between 1891 to 1904. The unique role that the Bunting family played at Seaton Carew Golf Club for almost a century and a half

Dr. Duncan McCuaig Golf has been played at Seaton Carew for 150 years, with the club's first written records dating back to 1874. The club's existence is due mainly to one man, Dr. Duncan McCuaig, a surgeon from Edinburgh who moved down to Teesside shortly after qualifying at Edinburgh University. The young doctor was no mean golfer, winning the Gold Medal at St Andrews on two occasions in 1867 and 1869. However, he was dismayed to find there was nowhere throughout County Durham or North Yorkshire to exercise his talent, so he set about finding a suitable place to play.