The Clubhouse,
Flempton, Suffolk, IP28 6EQ
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Paul Kent (PGA, Club Professional).The Course:
9 holes. Heathland course. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland and open rural countryside.
Designer:
Original design at this location by J.H.Taylor (early-1900s). Improvements by Tom Mackenzie & Martin Ebert (2020).
The "Sir John Wood" course at Flempton, used for various 18-hole competitions, involves the use of different tees (a mix of green, silver and blue) during each of the two nine-hole rounds.
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4 mi NW of Bury St Edmunds / 41 mi SW of Norwich.
Flempton Golf Club is located just a few miles from another renowned and historically important nine-hole course ... Royal Worlington & Newmarket, aka "Mildenhall". Here at Flempton the nine well-crafted and strongly bunker-defended holes are different in character, but no less enjoyable to play.
Laid out over relatively flat, sandy heathland terrain, and comprising a trio of three-hole loops, the course never strays too far from the clubhouse. Lightly tree-lined good-width fairways, with occasional gorse bushes threateningly scattered around, lead you to the often well-defended greens. The predominantly clear to see bunkering (fairway and greenside), as well as grassy mounding, plays a key role in the course's defences. The good-sized greens are home to many subtle slopes.
If you're in the area to play at Royal Worlington or the excellent 18-hole course at Thetford Golf Club, you'll not be disappointed if you add Flempton to your itinerary.
Pick of the holes: of the two par-3s (at 5 and 9), the 5th hole brings water menacingly into play, with two ditches to cross and a small pond lurking on the green's left side. However, our favourite hole was the short straightaway par-4 7th. Here you play to a "hidden" green that's surrounded by a posse of equally hidden bunkers.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2025].
Players generally walk this course.
Limited
The nearby small village of Flempton takes its name from Flemish settlers who came to the area from Flanders during England's Anglo-Saxon period (400-1066 AD).
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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