| Each weekend all over the UK, people load up | | | | and is a haven for wildlife of all sorts. Rare species |
| their cars with their golf clubs and waterproofs, | | | | of orchid and mushrooms flourish in the wetlands, |
| and take to the golf course. A social and popular | | | | while hedgehogs, adders and hares can be seen if |
| pastime, enjoyed by many ages, golf is a | | | | you’re very quiet and just a little bit lucky. |
| wonderful outdoor sport, where the setting and | | | | The course is truly unique and a warm Suffolk |
| elements can play a significant role in the appeal | | | | awaits all those who visit Thorpeness. The Golf |
| and popularity of a course. | | | | Club also specialise in organising group or |
| While many play the same course each and | | | | corporate days making it the ideal place for an |
| every weekend, there are times when every | | | | awayday or perhaps enjoy a round as part of a |
| golfers craves a new challenge and a different | | | | meeting day. The restaurant serves excellent |
| view as they stand on the first tee waiting to | | | | food prepared from fresh, locally sourced produce |
| take that all important first shot. | | | | and will certainly hit the spot after a day in the |
| Situated on the stunning heritage coastline, | | | | bracing Suffolk air. |
| Thorpeness Golf Club is both beautiful and | | | | A range of golf breaks are available throughout |
| challenging. Those visiting for the first time will | | | | the year and some include lessons from the PGA |
| certainly find plenty to test their game, while | | | | professionals, Frank Hill and Christopher Oldrey, |
| regular members relish the opportunity to beat | | | | who form the Suffolk Golf Academy and know |
| the course. | | | | the game of golf inside out. |
| It is the unique relationship between man’s | | | | Whatever time of year you decide to visit, this |
| creation and nature that make this golf course | | | | wonderful course set in a rather special part of |
| such a delightful place to play. The wild, unspoilt | | | | the UK will be enjoyed by beginners and more |
| heathland provides the backdrop for the course | | | | seasoned players. |