Thetford Golf Club
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Course Information
Thetford Golf Club, Norfolk is an 18 hole, par 72 (6849 yard), private, heathland golf course designed by Chas Mayo and James Braid in 1912.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6849 yards | Private | Heathland
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £45.00 per round, £40.00 after 1pm *
Weekend Guide: £50 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Visitor Information
Visitors and Societies are most welcome on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. It is essential to book well in advance. Fine beers and good food always available!
Our Pro Shop is now part of the Nevada Bob's group and stocks a gre
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
Contact Information
Address: Brandon Road, Thetford, Norfolk, IP24 3NE United Kingdom
Tel: 01842 752169
Golf Pro: Stuart Smith | Tel: 01842 752662
Website: http://www.thetfordgolfclub.co.uk
Nearby
 | Elvedon Forest from 6 reviewsDistance 3.62 miles |
 | Breckland Pines (Lakenheath) Golf Course from 1 reviewsDistance 8.84 miles |
 | The Suffolk Golf & Country Club from 93 reviews Distance 9.65 miles |
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Thetford Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.35
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4.35
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Average Ratings
4.31 ... Overall Rating
4.38 ... The Course
4.41 ... Course Cond.
4.07 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.16 ... VFM
4.31 ... Overall Rating
4.38 ... The Course
4.41 ... Course Cond.
4.07 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.16 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
3.64 ... Pace of play
4.45 ... Hospitality.
4.00 ... Prac. Facil.
4.14 ... Food + Drink
3.64 ... Pace of play
4.45 ... Hospitality.
4.00 ... Prac. Facil.
4.14 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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102 ratings & 84 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 643 out of 2183.
HIGHLY RATED - 100% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Thetford Golf Club is a challenging par 72 course set amidst the beautiful Breckland Forest of East Anglia, with easy access from the A11. Pine, oak, birch and beech trees line the fairways and gorse, broom and heather lie in wait any ball that might stray from the wide-open fairways. It really is a wonderful place to play golf. Come and visit us at Thetford for a friendly welcome, great hospitality and good food. A super day out!
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Reviewed Jul 11 2021 by Jeff S - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Nov 23 2020 by Alan G - rated 5 out of 5 Great all year round
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Reviewed Aug 17 2020 by Robert W - rated 4 out of 5 Pine lined and picture perfect
Lovely course which is incredible value as well as a solid test for good golfers. Plenty of tough par 4s but also some lovely par 3s including no 16 which could easily remind visitors of a more illustrious Surrey or Berkshire layout. A good Norfolk piece of hospitality always awaits too.(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 87 Handicap: 10.2)
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Reviewed Jan 7 2020 by John F - rated 5 out of 5 Excellent course particularly in winter. Good value welcoming and friendly. A long challenging course
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Reviewed May 15 2019 by Barry R - rated 3 out of 5 Worth a visit
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Reviewed Apr 26 2019 by John F - rated 5 out of 5 Well maintained course - long and challenging - well worth a visit. Bunker sand is inconsistent in depth to hardly any to deep in the same bunker but still a great course
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Reviewed Oct 30 2018 by Paul M - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jul 23 2018 by Brian Burgess - rated 3 out of 5 For the final day of our Norfolk trip we ventured to Thetford GC. We had been trying to decide between Kings Lynn GC and Thetford and plumped for Thetford based on personal reviews we had been given. Upon hearing that the two courses were similar, we opted for Thetford on the understanding that it’s more welcoming and a fair bit cheaper - and are pleased we did so.
Thetford is a heathland style course, although the day we played the course was burnt to a cinder by the long dry spell of weather – as a result all the fairways were firm and completely brown. The greens however were absolutely fine and would hold the well-struck approach shot. The course is long, around 6,700 yds, however this is largely compensated by the relatively generous fairways. If there’s one gripe of the course, it’s the fact it becomes a little monotonous with its length – we felt it would benefit from having a couple of shorter par 4’s in its layout to offer something a little different.
That aside it’s a lovely layout, a trail-style course winding its way through the wooded, heathland terrain. Only a couple of holes run up and down and that we think always makes for a more enjoyable and varied experience. It opens with a tricky mid-iron par 3, never an easy start and another par 3 at the 3rd. Thereafter, you dive into the guts of the course, which as said is notable for its length. The course finishes with an extremely tough, slightly uphill par 4 at around 460 yds !
Everyone at the course was very welcoming to the extent we were able to play as part of the Captains Charity day despite not being affiliated to the club. Overall, it’s a course we would like to visit again in less arid conditions – however, we’d recommend playing here if you have the opportunity to do so.
View moreThetford is a heathland style course, although the day we played the course was burnt to a cinder by the long dry spell of weather – as a result all the fairways were firm and completely brown. The greens however were absolutely fine and would hold the well-struck approach shot. The course is long, around 6,700 yds, however this is largely compensated by the relatively generous fairways. If there’s one gripe of the course, it’s the fact it becomes a little monotonous with its length – we felt it would benefit from having a couple of shorter par 4’s in its layout to offer something a little different.
That aside it’s a lovely layout, a trail-style course winding its way through the wooded, heathland terrain. Only a couple of holes run up and down and that we think always makes for a more enjoyable and varied experience. It opens with a tricky mid-iron par 3, never an easy start and another par 3 at the 3rd. Thereafter, you dive into the guts of the course, which as said is notable for its length. The course finishes with an extremely tough, slightly uphill par 4 at around 460 yds !
Everyone at the course was very welcoming to the extent we were able to play as part of the Captains Charity day despite not being affiliated to the club. Overall, it’s a course we would like to visit again in less arid conditions – however, we’d recommend playing here if you have the opportunity to do so.
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Reviewed Jul 8 2018 by Gary S - rated 4 out of 5 Great course definitely worth a visit
Great course. Very dry due to weather conditions . The greens were in an excellent condition. The facilities and staff were excellent.(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 93 Handicap: 12.3)
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Reviewed May 29 2018 by Pablo C - rated 4 out of 5 Brilliant course in Thetford forest definitely worth visiting. I will be going back in the near future
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 101 Handicap: )
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Reviewed May 5 2018 by John F - rated 5 out of 5 Long well maintained challenging course. Well worth a visit
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Reviewed Apr 11 2018 by Derek L - rated 4 out of 5 Thetford GC
A lovely course, plenty of bunkers and tree lined fairway. Definitely a course for another visit. Breakfast before the start was very good.(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 119 Handicap: 28)
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Reviewed Feb 21 2018 by Jamie W - rated 5 out of 5 An excellent course, playing well in winter. Work ongoing in the clubhouse. Friendly staff and members for those visiting.
(Round played: Feb 2018 - Score: 98 Handicap: 23.6)
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Reviewed Feb 5 2018 by Mark L - rated 5 out of 5 Thetford golf club
Played in the winter with no over trousers and did not get any mud on me, course in great condition, most of the par fours are very long off the yellows, greens are a good pace, and a friendly environment(Round played: Feb 2018 - Score: 84 Handicap: 4.7)
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Reviewed Jan 14 2018 by Malcolm C - rated 4 out of 5 Course in great cndition
Great course good challenge some really interesting holes. Great putting and chipping greens but no driving range and only 2 warm up netsCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Sep 8 2017 by Jason Barrett - rated 5 out of 5 Fantastic Layout & Good Test
Really welcoming secretary and staff. Had a great round here despite rain of biblical proportions in places today. Course drained really well and remained playable throughout. If you cannot enjoy this course you either so not like golf or you are dead! Will come back again and hopefully be luckier with the weather next time!Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Sep 4 2017 by Mark O - rated 4 out of 5 well worth a visit
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Reviewed Aug 23 2017 by John F - rated 5 out of 5 Challenging - long and some tough greens
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Reviewed Aug 22 2017 by TJ Nelly - rated 5 out of 5 A must play
If your looking for a great game of golf, go to Thetford, very helpful pro-shop and a the course was a Jem to play, I would recommend to anyoneCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jul 6 2017 by Martyn - rated 5 out of 5 Great Heathland Course
Thoroughly enjoyed playing this great heathland course. Greens were very consistent and fairways were in very good condition. Sunshine made the course seem even more idyllic - if only my golf was as good as the course.Course (layout/challlenge)
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