Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel
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Course Information
Thorpeness Golf Club, Suffolk is a top 100 championship 18 hole, par 70 (6510 yard). Designed by James Braid in 1922 it is one of the best examples of coastal heathland golf courses.
18 holes | Par 70 | 6311 yards | Private | Heathland
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Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel Information & Reviews for 2025
Address: Lakeside Avenue, Aldeburgh, Suffolk, IP16 4NH United Kingdom
Tel: 01728 454926
Golf Pro: Christine Langford | Tel: 01728454926
Website: http://www.thorpeness.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel and read frequently asked questions.
Residential stay and play packages available
Winter rates apply in line with BST
Book ad pay on line for day green fees
Buggies, Electric Trolleys and Pull Trolleys available.
Midweek Guide: From £40.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: From £40.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: From £40.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: From £40.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.13
AVERAGE RATING 4.1
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What the club says: The legendary James Braid laid out the 18 hole, 6,281 yard heathland course in 1922, yet the quality of his design is as evident today as then, and continues to offer endless variety and extraordinary challenges to golfers at all levels. The Sunday Telegraph Golfing Guide has been moved to describe the classic terrain as "reminiscent of the inland glories of Sunningdale and Woodhall Spa" - and that is high praise indeed! The golf course is playable year round thanks to the sandy subsoil, no temporary greens or tees!
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Ali Crew Bournemouth rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 7 2025
TERRIBLE!!
Not sure how this is rated so highly. Was recently on a golf trip playing some other highly rated courses in the area and this is more a municipal than anything else. Tees awful, fairways, okay, greens……more like fairways! Simply not worth the effort of going to play. Management need to have a look at themselves, this is very poor quality! Hotel was okay though. In short, just keep driving down the A12….no need to go and play this one.Reviewer Rating
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Alistair Crew/Bournemouth rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 5 2025
Very poor! Avoid
Recently on a golf trip with some friends and we played all the respected courses in the area, Aldebory, Woodbridge, Purdis Heath etc on a weeks golf trip. We were advised to stay and play at Thorpeness and although the hotel was okay but not the best value the course was simply awful. Not sure what the business MO is here but clear the course manager and or Director of Golf aren’t cutting the mustard here. I would rate this no better than a municipal course and the money they are charging is staggering. Staff are friendly but I guess that’s the bare minimum these days. Greens were fairways, fairways were non existent and the tees, well….if you can call them tees! Best way to play this place is to avoid it. Please don’t waste your money or time.Reviewer Rating
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Colin D rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 3 2024
Beware the bunkers
Having played this course last year, an opportunity arose and was able to play the course again, fairways were in very good condition considering it was the beginning of December, nice and soft going under foot due to the heathland. Tee areas very well managed, not an artificial mat in site, well sign posted between holes, halfway tea hut, unfortunately was not open at 2.45pm, porta loos at the 7th green, male and female, but unfortunately no water to flush or wash your hands, must be used an awful lot in a week so would really need servicing more than once a week, it might be ,I don't know, if it is it is not enough. My only complaint as it was last time I played is the total lack of sand depth, love the fact there are a lot of bunkers, makes you focus on your shots, it looks like the bunkers have ample sand in them until you take a shot, all you end up taking is a club full of mud and any sand has long gone, depth of sand seems to be 1cm ,looks good but awful to try and get out of, better taking a penalty stroke ????Reviewer Rating
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Steve E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 28 2024
Typical James Braid course with lots of well placed & deep bunkers.
A great winter course as the sand based ground drains well & is always playable.
Course & hotel staff are always polite.
Super value stay & play venue.
Will definitely be back.
A great winter course as the sand based ground drains well & is always playable.
Course & hotel staff are always polite.
Super value stay & play venue.
Will definitely be back.
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Pete H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 27 2024
A winter beauty
2 days & blessed with warm late November sunshine on a wonderful Braid course & with no mud in sight. Running fairways faster than the usual winter greens & playing to the breaks. A minor minor quibble was the recent aereation of the greens so not running to perfection but I’m back here like a shot next chance & the winter hotel deal is a massive draw too. Staff all excellent. Great spacious rooms & a really enjoyable course.Reviewer Rating
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Peter Difolco rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 19 2024
The greens and aprons are very good the greens run true but the rest of the course is not maintained. The fairways are non existent lucky to find a bit of grass just shrubby bare patches. Most of tee boxes poor . The bunkers are a challenge because they contain no sand they are filled with a kind of soil loam mixture which requires a different technique to get the ball out . Overall a very challenging course not helped because of lack of fairways
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TW/London rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 29 2024
Played it when most other courses were very wet and here was dry and also challenging.
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 24 2024
Interesting golf course which really makes you think.
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Stephen P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 13 2024
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Lee G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 28 2024
Great Course
Great course with load of challenging holes, its an all weather course too.Clubhouse very good with great staff.
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Jamie P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 24 2024
Society package fantastic value, course in great condition and a real challenge.
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Angela H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 5 2024
The course was in really good condition considering the vast amount of rain fall recently, obviously good drainage.The course is challenging and very enjoyable.
The food and service is top class and the staff are very welcoming.
Highly recommended this golf course and venue.
The food and service is top class and the staff are very welcoming.
Highly recommended this golf course and venue.
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Lee R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 31 2023
Fantastic winter course
we turned up to Thorpness in awful weather conditions and whilst there was some standing water on the greens early in the round when the rain stopped the course dried superbly. the overnight winter package is great value as well.Reviewer Rating
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GR. sussex rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 7 2023
Not inspired
Hotel, reception, pro, food, restaurant service, rooms - all excellent.Bit let down by the course.
Greens very good, but fairways patchy, despite perfect growing conditions in recent months.
Bunkers awful. Nicely positioned but terribly maintained. Wouldn’t play there again.
Very slow.
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Neil S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 17 2023
True greens. Prob the best I have played on for some time
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Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel Facilities & Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a golf clubhouse at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel.
Is there a golf pro shop at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel?
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 Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel.
Can you hire buggies at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel?
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 Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel?
Yes you can order food for dining at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel
Is there accommodation at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel?
Yes there is accommodation at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Thorpeness Golf Club & Hotel for further details.
