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Links Golf Club, Newmarket

Course Information

Links Golf Club, Newmarket is an 18 hole, par 72, 6564 yard, private, heathland golf course established in 1902 and is one of the premier courses in Cambridgeshire.

18 holes | Par 72 | 6537 yards | Private | Heathland


Links Golf Club, Newmarket Information

Address: Cambridge Road, Newmarket, Cambridgeshire, CB8 0TG United Kingdom

Tel: 01638 663000

Golf Pro: John Sharkey | Tel: 01638 663000

Website: https://www.linksgolfclub.co.uk/

Golf Club Facilities

Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Links Golf Club, Newmarket and read frequently asked questions.

Price Guide: £££££

Midweek Guide: £65.00 per round/£45 per round after 2pm *

Weekend Guide: £75.00 per round from 1pm *

  • Societies Accepted to Play
  • Society Deals Available
  • 7 Day Membership Available

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.


Course Tee Par SSS Yards
linksWhite 7271.8 [129]6564
linksYellow 7270 [123]6251
linksBlue7270 [121]6059
linksBlue L7376 [137]6059
linksRed7273 [126]5608
linksRed M6967.4 [118]5608

Links Golf Club, Newmarket Reviews


GOLFSHAKE RATING

4.58

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AVERAGE RATING 4.4
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HIGHLY RATED

97%

would play again or recommend


4.3

The Course

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4.1

Value For Money

4.1

Pace of Play

4.3

Facilities & Service

4.4

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3.8

Practice Facilities

4.2

Food & Drink

What the club says: Golf came to Newmarket when Colonel Harry McCalmont; millionaire soldier, Member of Parliament for Newmarket East and owner of 'Isinglass', which won the Derby and St Ledger in 1893, decided to create his own 9 hole golf course for his horse racing friends. The Links Golf Club, so called after Old Links Farm on part of which the course was created, was founded in 1902 when construction of the course began, but sadly the Colonel died before completion.

The current attractive and mature 18 hole, par 72 course of 6564 yards was designed and constructed between 1949 and 1952 by the renowned golf course architect Colonel S.V. Hotchkin, whose golf courses at Woodhall Spa, Ashridge and elsewhere are among the finest in the country. From a design perspective the Links at Newmarket conforms to his very high standards with the majority of holes offering great risk/reward opportunities to the better player whilst providing an enjoyable experience for the average golfer. As such the course is regularly used to host County and Midlands Region events.

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Stephen S rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 14 2025


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Peter/Cambridge rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 27 2024

A little bit special

We played in the Links Seniors Open. The course was in excellent condition, with fast true greens. The course is mostly within the Newmarket Gallops but with two elevated tees on Devils Dyke, which dates back to Anglo-Saxon times.

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Mike - Bedfordshire rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 26 2024

Seniors Open Day

Played in this event this week and really enjoyed the course and hospitality from the club. It’s a nice track, with trees to keep you straight and accurate. The holes that play over “The Gallops” where the horses train, give elavation to some of the tees and all in all it is worth a visit.

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Frank Sheppard- Norwich rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 25 2024

This course and club is a delight.

This course and club is a delight.
The course has variety, and presents various fair challenges.
To tee off twice from Devils Dyke is a great pleasure.
The reception you receive from staff is excellent and the food is always very good.
A real treat.

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Bob Duthie, Spalding rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 25 2024

Great Day

Played yesterday(24th July) in Seniors open. from the minute we arrived to the second we left what a pleasure it was to be there. Well organised, extremely friendly. Complimentary Coffee and bacon rolls on arrival, water and fruit to take onto the course, spotters on first two tees to help with speed of play. Course in great condition. End of round, off the course, fish and chips followed by Lemon cheesecake. All for the fantastic value of £42.00 a head. There are many clubs out there who should take a look and follow this example. A great day from beginning to end. Already booked for next year.

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Tony B rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 16 2024

Course is in great condition, greening up lovely. Some of the greens could do with some work but this could be due to animals digging.

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Mark L rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 26 2023

Links Golf Club

Played in a seniors doubles competition, very friendly staff, well organised, course in great condition, food was very good.
Well worth playing.

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Richard S rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 17 2019

Dissapointing

Sadly the course did not live uo to expectation, greens and fairways very poor, greens had been tinned recently but that said they were still poor, shame really because the layout is really nice.

(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 89 Handicap: 11.9)

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Graham B rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 23 2019


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Paul W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 8 2019


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Harry O rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 7 2019


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Matt H rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 31 2018

Nice old school track

Nice layout with some tight and some forgiving holes. The course layout in generally fairly good.

For the time of year the greens were in superb condition and ran very well.

Its a bit quirky in places as you move around the old racecourse and some of the next tee wern't brilliantly signposted but other than that an enjoyable round.

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Andy L rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 4 2018

A very nice parkland course with the greens in excellent condition. Tough when the wind blows!

(Round played: Dec 2018 - Score: 92 Handicap: 23.7)

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George W rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 24 2018

Fantastic, helpful staff


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David M rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 28 2018

Excellent course which is worth a visit

Newmarket is always is great condition whatever time of the year you play, their greeens whilst not the most undulating are always fast and true. Thier bunkers are some of the best in the area if you cannot avoid them!


(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 107 Handicap: 16.7)

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Paul W rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 20 2018

Excellent course, great setting

Visited on a winter offer. Warm welcome from the pro. Course obviously drains well as it had been raining for several days before and again while we were there but the fairways were pretty firm and the greens were receptive, not soft. Well laid out course within the confines of the gallops. Interesting holes all the way round and the occasional thunder of horses being trained.

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Tony B rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 17 2017

Course was in very good condition and I would definitely recomend getting a round in here. £50 for a non member seems very steap though...

(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 99 Handicap: 14.3)

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David M rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 29 2017


Excellent course greens are fast and fair, fairways vary from generous to tight and although there is no water hazards on this course it is a good test of your all round game.
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 97 Handicap: 15.9)

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Gerry S rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 19 2017


I was a member here for 28 years, still the same friendly atmosphere and clubhouse /course in excellent condition for the time of year.

(Round played: Feb 2017 - Score: 92 Handicap: 20.9)

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David W rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 19 2017


Exercent course,fairways and greens always in excellent condition, also very friendly people.
(Round played: Feb 2017 - Score: 82 Handicap: 13.3)

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Ian M rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 23 2016


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Tony B rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 18 2016

The layout of the course was nice, the condition of the greens could have been better. But enjoyable nonetheless it was quite a tough test.

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Dean B rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 26 2016

Very freidnly and helpful services here at Newmarket golf club. The greens are well kept and the fare wares and very tidy. Lovely course to play on.

(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 99 Handicap: 24)

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Owen D rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 22 2016


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Peter W rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 30 2016

This is a tough course with long rough just off of the fairway, just keep it straight.

(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 106 Handicap: 17.5)

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Simon B rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 27 2015

I always enjoy playing at Newmarket. It is very welcoming. It is always nice when members say hello and chat with you and the Pro Shop was equally friendly. This makes a difference. Of course, the golf course is good too!

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Thomas S rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 21 2015

Fantastic golf course, in fantastic condition
i played here in a society and loved it
some really great holes including the 14th(300 yard par 4 down hill with lots of trouble either side a real thinking hole) also the 16th one of the best designed holes i've seen
the greens are brilliant and run very true

will definitley go back

score 89 handicap 20

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Michael P rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 11 2015

The is a track that is in tip top condition. A lovely yet unusual setting inside the gallops of the famous Newmarket Racecourse. There is nothing i could make comment about that was not in great condition. All in terms of tee goes, fairways, skirt, rough cuts, greens, bunkers were spot on. The twice teeing across the gallops is also a novel feature

(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 90 Handicap: 17.9)

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Gary P rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 29 2015


Tricky course if you stray off of the fairways as the rough is very tough to play out of.

(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 104 Handicap: 23.3)

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Gregory R rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 28 2015


A fairly flat course but very well maintained. Not very open so the course isn't forgiving. Some great holes to remind you you're in a horseracing town!!

(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 106 Handicap: 24.6)

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Links Golf Club, Newmarket Frequently Asked Questions

The following information is subject to change and based on the latest updates and checks on Golfshake from the golf club, golf facility or venue.

Is there a driving range at Links Golf Club, Newmarket?

Yes there is a driving range at Links Golf Club, Newmarket which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.

Is there a golf clubhouse at Links Golf Club, Newmarket?

Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Links Golf Club, Newmarket.

Is there a golf pro shop at Links Golf Club, Newmarket?

Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.

Are there changing facilities at Links Golf Club, Newmarket?

Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Links Golf Club, Newmarket.

Can you hire buggies at Links Golf Club, Newmarket?

Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.

Can you hire golf clubs at Links Golf Club, Newmarket?

No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.

Is there a bar at Links Golf Club, Newmarket?

Yes there is bar.

Is there a restaurant at Links Golf Club, Newmarket?

Yes you can order food for dining at Links Golf Club, Newmarket

Is there accommodation at Links Golf Club, Newmarket?

No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.

Are there functions rooms available to hire at Links Golf Club, Newmarket?

Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Links Golf Club, Newmarket for further details.

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