Southwold Golf Club

About Southwold Golf Club - Southwold

Southwold Golf Club is a members club, established over 120 years ago.

The course is a challenging nine-hole heathland layout, free draining and playable virtually all year round. It features greens that have received much praise, and are widely regarded as amongst the best in East Anglia.

Adding to the pleasure of playing at Southwold are the views of the town and the Suffolk Heritage Coast.

Visiting golfers can be sure of a warm and friendly welcome, a good test of golf and a comfortable clubhouse with excellent bar and catering facilities.

The club welcomes applications for membership from men and women of all ages and golfing abilities.

Full adult, junior, and youth memberships are available, as are Country memberships for those who do not have a place of residence within 25 miles of Southwold.
Sunday afternoon memberships are also available.

Please contact the Secretary for current membership rates, and an application form.

There are several ways you can contact us, as detailed below. If telephoning, please phone during office hours.

Postal Address:
Southwold Golf Club
The Common
Southwold
Suffolk
IP18 6TB
Email:

mail@southwoldgolfclub.co.uk

Telephone :
Secretary 01502 723248
Clubhouse / Steward 01502 723234
Professional 01502 723790

The course is a 9-hole layout, but has 18 different tee boxes, giving a varied challenge and a good test for golfers of all abilities.

The par 3 first is one of the most challenging opening holes in the county, with tough bunkers, out of bounds to the right and dense gorse to the left.

The par 5 second sweeps down towards the town, with a partially hidden green which makes judging approach shots difficult.

The third and fourth holes both feature cleverly placed bunkers, making the approach to the green more tricky.

A pit to the right of the fifth fairway grabs many wayward tee shots, whilst the green is in the shadow of a large water tower, visible from many miles away.

Hole six is a long par 4, some 470 yards off the medal tees and the least sheltered hole on the course making the wind a major factor.

From the seventh tee there are stunning views across the marshes to the harbour, and the village of Walberswick beyond. Water to the left marks the boundary of the course.

The eighth is a sweeping dogleg with gorse on both sides , and a road running behind the green.

The ninth plays back over the pit to the heavily bunkered green beside the clubhouse.

Below is the Course Card for the complete eighteen holes.

A friendly welcome awaits you in the clubhouse. Parts of the building date back to 1894, and a collection of old photos in the dining area shows some of the early days of the club.

From the terrace outside there are stunning views of Southwold and the surrounding area.

The bar serves a full selection of drinks, including locally brewed Adnams ale.
Bar snacks are available daily from 12.00 noon to 2.30pm. Restaurant catering for groups and societies is available if booked in advance.

Bar opening hours are 11.00am 5.00pm in summer and 11.00am 3.00pm in winter.
Professionals Shop

Brian Allen, the long serving club professional, has a wellstocked shop and also has equipment available for hire. Brian is a highly respected teacher and provides lessons for both members and nonmembers.
Practice Facilities

A putting green, and a five acre practice ground are situated close to the car park.

Visitors are warmly welcomed. Tee reservations are not essential, but it is advisable to contact the Secretary or Professional in advance to check availability. The course is not normally open to visitors in the morning on Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday.

Societies are welcomed on Fridays. Please contact the Secretary for rates, availability and catering information.

Clubs and Trollies are available for hire from the Pro Shop.

Buggies are not permitted on the course.

The course is on public land and golfers should be aware of other users of the common at all times.
2011Mens Open

See the Mens Open flyer 1 and the Mens Open flyer 2 for full details.

Download the 2011 Mens Open Application Form.