Although it is one of England’s larger counties geographically, Suffolk is also delightfully rural and undeveloped with only in the region of thirty affiliated clubs. Despite this restriction, there is real strength in terms of both the quality on offer and the range of style; from classic links to heathland to modern parkland.
Aldeburgh
A sleepered bunker snakes its way around the entire approach to the par-3 fourth at Aldeburgh
(Image credit: Aldeburgh Golf Club)
- Location Aldeburgh
- Founded 1884
- Architect John Thomson & Willie Fernie, Willie Park Jnr & JH Taylor, Harry Colt & Hugh Alison
- GF £125 Sun-Fri, £150 Sat
- Par 68, 6,610 yards
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Aldeburgh is in the Top 100 courses of the UK&I and something of a timeless classic, characterised by what seems at times to be almost unavoidable gorse. Happily, much has been done more recently to make it more golfer-friendly but without removing any of its genuine golfing examination. With an exacting par of just 68 and no par 5s, it is a stern test indeed. From the back tees there are no fewer than twelve holes over 400 yards, so it helps to be both long and straight. The attractive par 3s offer some respite, but no matter how you play, you cannot help but be impressed by the design and the conditioning, especially the greens. The 9-hole River Course is also great fun and very pretty.
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Ipswich (Purdis Heath)
The penultimate hole at Ipswich in the setting sun with the closing hole and clubhouse waiting beyond
(Image credit: Joe Simpson)
Although the club dates back a further 33 years, it was not until 1928 that the excellent James Braid heathland design officially opened for play. Prior to this, the club played over nearby Rushmere Heath. Beginning with a gentle par 4 and a reachable-for-some par 5, the course really takes off as you change direction and play to a peach of a short hole over heather and a green surrounded by bunkers. There are many more very excellent holes including the seventh which is protected by a pair of…
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