NEHL - A golf club was established at Pallion in January 1913, with construction having commenced in 1912. It was formed by the Sunderland Golf Club, with a membership of around 80 men and 25 women. In its first year many of its facilities were temporary, with greens and the course still in the midst of construction.

The course was over 50 acres at its inception, but the 9 hole course was later expanded by another 20 acres with permanent greens. The club played various clubs in the North East including East Boldon around this time. The pavilion stood just above the railway line at North Ford Farm, connecting with a footpath to Pallion Brick Works and the wider area.

The course was abandoned by 1940, perhaps in part due to the war and enlarging industry enveloping the area. Housing developing and amenities had already expanded further south of the railway line. The pavilion was still standing after the war.