| Each weekend all over the UK, people load up | | | | backdrop for the course and is a haven for |
| their cars with their golf clubs and | | | | wildlife of all sorts. Rare species of orchid |
| waterproofs, and take to the golf course. A | | | | and mushrooms flourish in the wetlands, while |
| social and popular pastime, enjoyed by many | | | | hedgehogs, adders and hares can be seen if |
| ages, golf is a wonderful outdoor sport, | | | | you're very quiet and just a little bit |
| where the setting and elements can play a | | | | lucky. |
| significant role in the appeal and popularity | | | | |
| of a course. | | | | The course is truly unique and a warm Suffolk |
| | | | awaits all those who visit Thorpeness. The |
| While many play the same course each and | | | | Golf Club also specialise in organising group |
| every weekend, there are times when every | | | | or corporate days making it the ideal place |
| golfers craves a new challenge and a | | | | for an awayday or perhaps enjoy a round as |
| different view as they stand on the first tee | | | | part of a meeting day. The restaurant serves |
| waiting to take that all important first | | | | excellent food prepared from fresh, locally |
| shot. | | | | sourced produce and will certainly hit the |
| | | | spot after a day in the bracing Suffolk air. |
| Situated on the stunning heritage coastline, | | | | |
| Thorpeness Golf Club is both beautiful and | | | | A range of golf breaks are available |
| challenging. Those visiting for the first | | | | throughout the year and some include lessons |
| time will certainly find plenty to test their | | | | from the PGA professionals, Frank Hill and |
| game, while regular members relish the | | | | Christopher Oldrey, who form the Suffolk Golf |
| opportunity to beat the course. | | | | Academy and know the game of golf inside out. |
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| It is the unique relationship between man's | | | | Whatever time of year you decide to visit, |
| creation and nature that make this golf | | | | this wonderful course set in a rather special |
| course such a delightful place to play. The | | | | part of the UK will be enjoyed by beginners |
| wild, unspoilt heathland provides the | | | | and more seasoned players. |