Cambridge Meridian features superb short game
and long game practice areas and first class
tuition. The clubhouse offers a friendly,
relaxed atmosphere, with lounge, bar and terrace
overlooking both the spectacular 1st and 18th
holes.
The course itself is a nicely maturing parkland
course designed as two loops of nine, both
finishing at the clubhouse, with ponds, ditches
and lakes (where you could catch roach, or carp
up to 14 lb). There is also a floodlit driving
range and a practice putting green. Golf
professionals to coach, all welcome at all
times.
Opened in 1936 Girton Golf Club was founded by
PGA Professional Allan Gow. Girton is an easy
walking, tight parkland course with mature
bushes and trees providing a testing game of
golf to players of all standards. Visitors are
welcome to play at the course on Monday to
Friday; no handicap certificate is required but
telephone in advance to confirm your tee-off
time. Golf Societies are welcome Monday to
Friday and an extensive range of packages are
available to suit every need.
Beginners/Inexperienced players: We hire
all the equipment you need including bag, clubs
and balls. Casual dress allowed. No restrictive
rules & regulations (except that you play safely
and respect the course and other players). A
very relaxed and informal atmosphere. A choice
of tees so that you can avoid the more difficult
hazards. Practise putting green and nets.
Experienced, friendly advice on coaching and
equipment. Experienced players: The
course provides excellent approach play and
short game practise as the greens are of very
good quality and well maintained. Pin positions
are chosen to provide challenging putts and chip
shots. With around 75% of golf played within 150
yards of the green Cambridge Lakes is the ideal
place for experienced players to enjoy a quick
practise round.
This privately owned course was first opened in
1991, and is 6498 yards (off the white tees) in
length. It is in quiet, rolling countryside,
with many large mature trees and has also been
planted with a large stock of additional trees
that are now reaching significant size. A river
runs throughout, which in combination with 3
lakes results in 11 holes having water hazards.
Overall it offers an enjoyable, peaceful
challenge to all levels of golfers.
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Founded in 1962 by
five local businessmen the original 9 hole
course was located on the site of an old 2nd
World War Prisoner of War Camp.
Using borrowed tractors and machinery and the
goodwill of the members this 'self help, home
made' course quickly gained in popularity and
plans were soon in hand to expand and develop
the facilities. Over the years the course has
developed into a good test of golf for all those
who venture out on to its tree lined fairways. A
parkland course with many attractive features,
none more impressive than the 11th century
Cathedral which dominates the local skyline. Ely
City Golf Club warmly welcomes visitors. Please
contact us for further details.
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Comprising of 9
holes, but with its varied tee positions offers
18 holes over 5414 yards, constructed to a very
high standard (U S G A Specifications).
A fair but firm
challenge to all levels of ability.
Our greens are among
the best in the county and are in play almost
all year round.
Major competitions
throughout the golfing year and as a fully
affiliated member of the E G U (English Golf
Union) have a busy fixture list of its own.
Featured in the publication - Britain's 100
Extraordinary Golf Holes, in which our
9/18th hole is described as "what could easily
be Britain's most perfect green". The bar offers
members and visiting golfers an excellent
service with meals etc.
With graceful mature
trees, natural contoured greens and a host of
attractive water features, Brampton Park Golf
Club is a pleasant, peaceful and thoroughly
enjoyable setting - whether for a challenging
game or a relaxing drink or meal.
It's no surprise,
therefore, that it ranks among the regions top
courses.
Owned and run by its members, this established
club offers a range of facilities that are hard
to match - from the bars and restaurant with
sweeping views of the course, to the meeting
rooms and professionals shop. Brampton Park is
also very well connected. Thanks to its perfect
location close to the A1/A14 junction, it's just
an hour away from London and less than 30
minutes drive from Peterborough, Cambridge and
Bedford.
Set on the edge of rural Cambridgeshire in the
unique Fenland of East Anglia, this attractive
18 hole Parkland course was established in 1964
and has a par of 72. With its mature and
beautifully manicured fairways, and consistently
paced greens, it offers an enjoyable challenge
for both high and low handicap golfers. It is
the boast of members that - "you need to use
every club in the bag". Facilities at the club
include an A la Carte restaurant and fully
licensed bar, 2 full-size Snooker tables,
television lounge and card room. We also have a
fully stocked PGA Professional Shop.
A 9 hole fenland course, offering easy walking
with a host of attractive water features. A well
stocked pro shop, practice area and putting
green. Buggy hire available, bar and catering
facilities also on site.
Established over the past 15 years, Elton Furze
has been developed to incorporate a mixture of
mature trees, ponds and slopes to ensure your
round of golf is a truly pleasurable experience.
The course has been specifically designed to
cater for golfers of all handicaps. Every hole
has its own individual characteristics that can
be enjoyed by the beginner but offers a repeated
and fresh challenge to the expert.
Orton Meadows Golf Course was opened initially
as a 12 hole course laid out on land available
within Ferry Meadows Country Park. The course
was subsequently extended to a full 18 holes
with the additional holes being built on land
reclaimed during gravel extraction. The course -
a par 67 of 5613 yards designed by Dennis and
Roger Fitton - is extremely picturesque,
surrounded by trees and having much wildlife
including many varieties of birds and waterfowl.
As well as interesting scenery Orton Meadows
provides its own challenges and rewards with
water featuring on no less than 10 holes. The
third is a long, some say par 5. The second and
fifteenth compete to be the shortest with the
15th just winning!
Fen Course: 18 hole pay and play, 6104 yards,
Par 70. Lakes Course: 6402 yards, Par 71, 18 hole
course. Other facilities include: 12 bay
floodlit driving range, fully stocked pro shop, large clubhouse with three bars and a
restaurant.
Thorpe Wood Golf Course was developed as one of
the first major leisure projects in the
expansion of Peterborough and has been
recognised as the leading pay as you play course
in the country. The course was designed by Peter
Alliss and Dave Thomas, who also designed the
Belfry, and was constructed to a very high
standard. It challenges and rewards golfers of
all levels and abilities. The gently undulating
Par 73 course with a length of 7086 yards from
the tiger tees is maintained in superb condition
and never closes, whatever the weather. Golf
Societies are very welcome here at Thorpe Wood
with catering facilities available at the
adjoining Woodman pub/restaurant. Meals and
drinks are available seven days a week at normal
pub opening times. Thorpe Wood also has a custom
fit facility for a wide range of clubs.
Malton Golf is 8 miles south west of Cambridge,
within easy reach of the M11, A1 and M25.
Providing the perfect venue for society days,
set amongst 240 acres of peaceful and gently
undulating countryside, with a history of
running memorable and successful society events.
Eynesbury Hardwicke, St. Neots, Cambridgeshire,
PE19 6XN Tel: 01480 474000 Fax:
01480 403280 Email:
manager@abbotsley.com Web:
www.abbotsley.com
18 hole maturing course, 18 bay floodlit driving
range, fully stocked pro shop with lessons
available. Also a 9 hole par 3 course and
putting/chipping green for practice.
St Neots Golf Club was formed in 1890 and is the
oldest club in Cambridgeshire. The course is not
long by modern standards but Harry Vardon
incorporated enough subtlety to the original
design to challenge the advances in equipment
that have made other courses outdated. Situated
of the Rivers Kym and Ouse, the course combines
water features and other parkland qualities in a
harmonious and natural way. The Clubhouse offers
all comforts from well equipped changing rooms,
plentiful bar area and an 80 seater, air
conditioned restaurant. The Club is within 1/2
mile of the A1 some 8 miles south of the A1/A14
junction and enjoys natural access from the M11
via the A428.
Birstall Golf Club is one of
the oldest golf courses in Leicestershire. We are
very proud of our heritage and tradition.
The course is situated on
high ground to the north of Leicester and enjoys
magnificent views over the city, the hills of
Charnwood forest, and to the east over Rutland.
There are superb greens and fairways with some
very challenging tree-lined holes on a layout
which is fairly easy to walk. The course and the
facilities of the clubhouse ensure that members
and visitors alike can enjoy a pleasant but
challenging round and a friendly, sociable
conclusion to their visit.
Parkland. 18 holes 6239
yards. S.S.S. 71 Practice ground.
Beautifully kept gently
undulating and interesting 9 hole course featuring
over a thousand trees, many bunkers, and several
ditches, ponds and mounds to test golfers of all
abilities.
No prior bookings are
required... just turn up and play whenever it
suits! Open 7 days a week including all Bank
Holidays (except Christmas Day) weather
permitting. We have an all day bar open for cooked
food, snacks & drinks from 9am - dusk 7 days a
week. The course offers unbeatable value and is
unique in Leicestershire by being an ideal course
for both beginners and experienced golfers. 9
holes £8.50. 18 holes £9.99. 2820 yards. Par 36.
Kibworth Golf Club is
situated just off the A6 in South Leicestershire.
This picturesque parkland course is in the heart
of the countryside, 18 holes, par 71, 6,354 yards.
Facilities include a 300
yard grass driving range, a bunkered chipping
green and a putting green adjacent to the
clubhouse lounge bar. Enjoy the lovely views from
the Clubhouse whilst we serve quality food and
drink all day long.
Humberstone Heights Golf
Club
Gipsy Lane, Leicester, LE5 0TB Tel: 0116 299 5570
Parkland. 18 holes 6343 yards. S.S.S. 70. 30 bay
driving range 9 hole pitch and putt course.
Established in
1925 and situated just outside the
historic market town of Melton Mowbray,
our golf club welcomes golfers of all
ages and ability levels to its easy
walking, parkland course.
Straight
hitting and careful course management
will always be rewarded, as well as a
deft touch around closely guarded but
receptive greens.
The course and clubhouse offers members and
visitors alike fine golf in a beautiful setting
and excellent hospitality. The course features 18
holes across 6279 yards. Practice ground and
putting. Floodlit driving range. Special
day/society packages are offered to suit all
requirements. Clubhouse also available for
functions.
Long parkland course which will give a good test
to players of all standards, water comes into
play on several holes, tricky par 3's and some
tight approach shots to test your short game.
Excellent clubhouse facilities.
The Belt Road, Thornock, Gainsborough,
Lincolnshire, DN21 1PZ Tel: 01427 613088 E-mail:
emma@gainsboroughgc.co.ukWeb:
www.gainsboroughgc.co.uk
Thornock Park course, designed in 1894 and
redesigned in 1987, is an attractive parkland
course with many deciduous trees. Karsten Lakes
course is a new championship course designed by
Nel Coles and opened in April 1997. Set in
rolling countryside, the lakes and well bunkered
greens provide a true test of golf. Floodlit
driving range.
Long challenging inland course, undulating
fairways and tricky approach shots to well
guarded greens make interesting golf. The course
is very well maintained and will test players of
all levels of experience. Excellent clubhouse
and facilities.
Long inland links type course, undulating
fairways and some wooded areas make an ideal
setting for a challenging round of golf, par 5's
will test your long iron play and many other
testing holes. The course is well maintained and
quality greens. Excellent clubhouse and
facilities, a handicap certificate is required.
This three and a half
acre site is sunny and open, with extensive
views of the golf course and surrounding
countryside, partly surrounded by mature
hedgerows and new trees, set in the heart of
beautiful Norfolk farm land.
The historic market town of
Fakenham is 3 minutes drive/10 -15 minutes’
walk. The Norfolk coast and beaches are just 10
to 15 minutes drive away. The caravan and
camping site is adjacent to the 22-acre Fakenham
Driving Range and Golf Centre. State-of-the-art
heated shower and toilet block, licensed bar,
golf range and par 3-pitch and putt golf course
are available for campers and caravanners at
very reasonable prices.
Middleton Hall Golf Club
is situated amongst beautiful unspoilt
countryside in West Norfolk with easy access via
the A47 trunk road between King's Lynn and
Swaffham.
The setting, one of natural
undulations, woodlands and mature specimen
trees, offers a most attractive environment for
the game of golf.
The architecturally designed course provides a
challenge for the competent golfer, whilst
alternative options are available for the less
skilled. These include a fully covered 10 bay
driving range and practice putting greens. Our modern club house
has a comfortable lounge area, a fully licensed
restaurant and a sun terrace offering
spectacular views of the surrounding
countryside. In addition, excellent changing
facilities ensure that your every need is
catered for.
Eaton Golf Club was
founded in 1910 and is one of the oldest
established golf clubs in Norfolk.
The course, designed in
part by the four times Open champion JH Taylor,
offers a challenging 18-hole test to golfers of
all standards.
Despite being situated only a mile or so from
the tourist attractions and shops in the centre
of the city of Norwich, it is quiet, pretty and
mature with greens that have been described by
professional agronomists as the best in the
region. Renowned within the city - a hidden gem!
The 6,209 yard SSS 70
Glen Lodge golf course is full of character and
presents a variety of challenges to golfers of
all abilities with its undulating landscape,
trees and lake.
The main feature is a large
glacial swale which meanders its way down to the
River Yare creating many interesting tee and
green locations. The best
hole without doubt is the very challenging par
four 18th which is generally regarded as one of
the finest in the county. At 455 yards it
requires a long, accurate second shot to clear
the lake in front of the elevated green. Club
facilities include bar and restaurant. Glen
Lodge can also provide corporate hospitality and
cater for wedding parties.
Set on the cliffs in an Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty (AONB), Sheringham is a
challenging course for all golfers at all times
of the year and has been the venue for 3 English
Ladies' Championships. It was at Sheringham that
Miss Joyce Wethered, later to become Lady
Heathcote-Amory won her first championship at
the age of 18. The course celebrated its
centenary in 1991 and remains one of the most
picturesque in the region - the view from the
5th tee is one of the most memorable in golf!
Richmond Park
Golf Course is set in 100 acres of
parkland.
It incorporates the ever popular charm
and challenge of water features,
including The River Wissey which winds
through all of the 18-hole course.
Facilities include a driving range with
covered bays, practice putting green and
resident teaching professional.
The golf pro shop, open 7 days a
week, sells a wide choice of ladies' and men's
leisure clothing and golf equipment The
distinctive, colonial style clubhouse extends a
very real welcome, offering restaurant facilities
and the club bar which overlooks the course. Hot
and cold food and drinks are served throughout the
day.
Societies and visitors are assured of excellent
organisation and administration combined with a
friendly atmosphere. Spacious and superbly
equipped function rooms make the ideal venue for
special occasions. If you would like to combine
your golf with a short break we can offer superb
accommodation. Richmond Park provides its guests
with luxurious one, two, three or four bedroom
self-contained apartments. The first class
facilities provide all the comforts of home. Set
within a superbly maintained golf complex and
surrounded by the East Anglian countryside. Well
within reasonable travelling distance of the
Midlands and London. Special offers available on
short breaks.
Parkland. Two courses - Main Course 18 holes
6269 yards. S.S.S. 70. Hardingstone Course 9
holes 2109 yards. S.S.S. 32. 40 bay driving
range two practice putting greens pitch and putt
course.
Rushden Golf Course
consists of 10 established holes over ridge and
furrow parkland with a stream running through
the middle.
The undulating land ensures a challenging game.
When playing 18 holes
only 3 holes are played from the same tees –
1st/10th – 2nd/11th – 9th/18th.
In addition to the
course we have a practice area and putting
green.
The course
distances are 5584 yds from the red tees, 6249
yds from the white tees and 6001 yds from the
yellow tees. We welcome visitors to the club but
would recommend you contact the Secretary on
01933 418511, prior to attending, to ensure
there are no competitions / societies playing.
Relax and unwind after completing our
challenging course in our bar. We have a varied
menu available from sandwiches and jacket
potatoes to salads and full cooked meals, at
very competitive prices.
Silverstone Golf Club
catering for Grand Prix & Moto Gp.
Comfortable camping, parking, food served all
day and various bars, our facilities also
include showers & a large screen to watch the
Grand Prix & World Cup Action.
Directly opposite track entrance for Club &
Stowe.
Silverstone Golf Club is
situated in the North Buckinghamshire
countryside on the Northamptonshire border.
It
is surrounded by woodland, opposite the world
famous Grand Prix motor racing circuit.
NEW Special Deal 2 nights from just £110.
Silverstone is a very challenging 18 hole
parkland course, that has a par of 72. It is
well suited to both high and low handicap
players. Golf societies and visitors welcome.
Not far from main entrance.
3 Tournament standard 9-holes and a dedicated
9-hole Short Course. Parkland with freshwater
lakes and ancient woodland. Large range and
practice ground.
Beeston Fields Golf Club lies four miles west of
Nottingham, just off the the A52. It is a mature
and well laid out parkland course, with many
fine features. It's trees and natural contours
add to both the beauty and difficulty of the
course. Visitors are welcome Sunday to Friday
excluding Tuesday (Ladies Day).
Designed by two
famous names Harry Colt and James Braid back in
1895 and for courses of that pedigree is long at
6860 yards par 71.
Home to a number of major events over the years
and if you think the front nine holes are good -
just wait 'till you play the back nine - as good
as you'll get anywhere.
Rufford Park is a unique location for golf with
unrivalled facilities and outstanding service,
which offers a fresh approach to playing the
game. The golf course is a 'Resort' style
course, designed and constructed to the highest
standard, providing a challenge to golfers of
every level, without the potential intimidation
of a championship course.
The course has 18 holes, the first nine being
inside the racecourse, the second alongside it.
One feature of the course is the par 37th hole
which has its green surrounded by water, ruining
the card of many medal players.
Heathland type golf
course with narrow fairways and five challenging
par 3's. Not long, but is a thinking man's
course. Noted for the quality of the greens.
The present clubhouse was built in
the early part of the century and the outside
structure cannot be altered. The changing rooms
houses in the region of 150 lockers, showers and
a drying room (our best asset with the British
Climate). Meals can be catered for up to 50
people. Other activities available include pool,
darts, table skittles, carpet bowls and cards.
This Parkland 18 Hole
Golf Course measures 6805 yards off the Men's
Medal tees.
The American course
designer, Clyde B. Johnston, has succeeded in
creating a magnificent layout, which blends in
perfectly with the historic setting of Norwood
Park and highlights its natural features.
Built to USGA
standards, the course will appeal to all golfers...
...who
will appreciate the well-shaped fairways, large
undulating greens, natural and man made water
hazards. Panoramic views over Halam and
surrounding countryside, a warm welcome awaits
members and visitors arriving at the very
competitive pro shop. The well-trained staff is
on hand to help and give advice on equipment and
book tee times. Trolleys, buggies and clubs can
be hired from the shop.
Heathland, championship
length golf course, currently 68th in Golf Worlds
Top 100 courses in the UK.
SSS 73. 9 hole course. 2015
yards. The challenging 18-hole course is an
'all-year-round' course, with breathtaking views
across the River Alde to Iken Church on the
southern bank and, across from it, a line of pine
trees silhouetted against the water. Feel free to
view our
website for
further information.
Golf Links Road, Worlington, Bury St. Edmunds,
Suffolk,
IP28 8SD Tel/Fax:Secretary Scott
Ballentine on 01638 717787
Tel: Professional Richard Beadles on 01638
715224 E-mail:
secretary@royalworlington.co.ukWeb:
www.royalworlington.co.uk
Recently
published in the Golf Monthly Top 100
course rankings in association with HSBC
in Britain and Ireland, Royal Worlington
has the reputation of being the greatest
9-hole course in England, if not the
world. Bernard Darwin described it as
'The Sacred Nine', which is the title of
its history written by John Gillum in
1993 for the Club's centenary.
It has been compared with St Andrews, having been
laid out for the gutty ball and it remains a great
test with the modern clubs and ball. To play Royal
Worlington at any time of year is an experience
not to be missed for anyone who loves the game of
golf. Visitors please note that we are a
traditional 2-ball golf course, so you must play
either singles or foursomes only, 3 - 4 balls are
allowed by prior arrangement with the secretary.
Fornham St. Genevieve, Bury St. Edmunds, IP28
6JQ Tel: 01284 706777 Fax:
01284 706721 E-mail:
mark.edwards@ohiml.com
Mature parkland with water hazards. 18 holes
6350 yards. S.S.S. 71. Practice ground and
putting green.
West Suffolk Golf Centre
New Drove Road, Beck Row, Mildenhall, Bury St.
Edmunds, IP28 8RN Tel: 01638 718972
E-mail:
golfinsuffolk1@btconnect.com
Web:
www.club-noticeboard.com/westsuffolk/
Facilities include, 10 open bays, 5 covered, all
floodlit (midweek only), 6 hole pitch-and-put
course, 12 hole full length course, pro shop,
tuition available with video analysis,
repair service, custom fitting centre, putting
green, clubhouse with bar and traditional bar
menu.
Situated just a few
miles from the beautiful Suffolk heritage coast
and set in 190 acres of stunning, undulating
countryside.
We offer a wide range of
top class facilities including an 18 hole
championship golf course, 9 hole pay & play
course, undercover floodlit driving range, golf
shop and newly refurbished clubhouse lounge area
with restaurant, bar and our top floor
function suite and meeting rooms. Golfers of all
abilities are welcome and are encouraged to come
along and enjoy our courses and facilities.
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