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Ipswich Golf Club
The 18-hole course at Purdis Heath was designed by James Braid - a name synonymous with high-quality golf architecture.
Probably best known for the King's Course at Gleneagles, Braid also had a large hand in the renovation of such classic courses as Carnoustie, Royal Troon, and Turnberry.
Making the best possible use of the natural contours of the heathland surroundings, Braid designed the Purdis course so that its shape resembles a horseshoe which loops around two duck decoy lakes at the centre of estate. The outward holes set off in an anticlockwise flow with the inward holes returning in the opposite direction. The result is that the golfer has to contend with the challenge of coping with winds from varying directions as each hole is played.
The course, built by Messrs Hawtree and Taylor (the five times Open winner who took part in the opening exhibition match), today remains substantially as it was when it was officially opened in 1928 and it compares favourably with the finest inland courses in England. Contact Information
Ipswich Golf Club
Purdis Heath, Ipswich
Suffolk, IP3 8UQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01473 727474 | Fax: 01473 715236
Website: http://www.ipswichgolfclub.com
Golf Pro: S.J. Whymark
Contact/Secretary: N.M. Ellice 01473 728941
Purdis Heath, Ipswich
Suffolk, IP3 8UQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01473 727474 | Fax: 01473 715236
Website: http://www.ipswichgolfclub.com
Golf Pro: S.J. Whymark
Contact/Secretary: N.M. Ellice 01473 728941
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Midweek Guide: £45.00 per round *Weekend Guide: £50.00 per round *
* These are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking
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Location: Ipswich, Suffolk.
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Rated 4 by Graham L onGolf course review of Ipswich Golf Club
A Great Heathland Course whic is challenging from the back tees. Some undulating fairways which can lead to some blind shots, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 12th. Greens were fast but true. A course that is long and so meant a lot of woods and Hybrids into the greens as the wind was also blowing on this day and did not seem to help ever!
First time here and would definitely go back.
(Round played: 06-Nov-2011 - Score: 91 Handicap: 14.5)The Course
Value for money
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Rated 4 by Andrew B onGolf course review of Ipswich Golf Club
I went with 11 others from our club. Midweek and only #40 or so for 27 holes + lunch. Course was in good condition. Difficult to judge distances but overall a lovely old course and plays to its SSS. I will go again.
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Rated 4 by David E onGolf course review of Ipswich Golf Club
Lovely, established golf course set on heath land. If you score well on the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th then you should be on for a good score and you'll do well to par the last.
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Rated 5 by Paul L onGolf course review of Ipswich Golf Club
Outstanding course which is challenging and rewarding.. Poor shots are penalised by heather that grabs you ball, but you are rewarding for finding the fairways. Expensive but is stillgood value for money.
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Rated 4 by Jamie M onGolf course review of Ipswich Golf Club
Thoroughly enjoyed playing this course. In excellent condition. Tee's and fairways were very good. Greens were true and quick and held a shot. Some great holes on this course!
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Rated 4 by Luke T onGolf course review of Ipswich Golf Club
A cracking course, with great surroundings, set amongst the heathland. Always in good condition, and with several holes offering varying wind conditions, its a good challenge!
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Rated 5 by Mark M onGolf course review of Ipswich Golf Club
An excellent course, with good greens and some unusual holes like the Bell hole.
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Score Cards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| 9 Hole Course | Mens | 62 | 61 | 3860 | Add Round | |
| 9 Hole Course | out | 62 | 0 | 3853 | Add Round | |
| 18 Hole Course | White | 71 | 72 | 6439 | Add Round | |
| 18 Hole Course | Yellow | 71 | 71 | 6177 | Add Round | |
| 18 Hole Course | Red | 73 | 74 | 5764 | Add Round | |
| 18 Hole Course | Blue | 72 | 72 | 5400 | Add Round | |
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