VISITORS
A Great Day’s Golf
ALDEBURGH GOLF CLUB WELCOMES VISITORS TO BOTH THE CHAMPIONSHIP AND THE RIVER COURSE ON WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
“And for anyone who, given the choice between a literary talk in Aldeburgh and a round of golf, would guiltily opt for the latter, the Aldeburgh Golf Club is within easy reach and, as important, notably friendly and unstuffy”
CRAIG BROWN
THE OLDIE MAGAZINE
The
Championship
Course
THE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
Aldeburgh’s Championship Course is built on sandy heathland but has the feel of a links on many of the holes. A visit in the winter is particularly enjoyable as the course plays beautifully, with no need for preferred lies, temporary tees or greens.You can expect to complete your round in 3 hours.
COURSE INFORMATION
- The Championship Course is for golfers with handicap certificates
- The Championship Course is solely for two-ball golf in singles or foursomes
- Rounds are generally played within three hours
- View dress code
- It is always advisable to book before your arrival and essential at weekends
- Green fees should be paid at the Pro Shop prior to play
- Payment of green fees provides full access to the Club House and its facilities
CLUBHOUSE & TROLLEY SHED OPENING HOURS
Monday – Saturday 8.00am – 7.00pm
Sunday– 8.00am – 6.00pm
DOGS
A reminder to members, members’ guests and visitors that dogs are welcome at Aldeburgh as long as they are accompanied by well-behaved owners.
Dog-owners should respect the fact that some members do not like dogs and that a few are scared of dogs, hence the importance of keeping dogs under control.
BOOKING THE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
Individuals and small groups (up to eight players) wishing to play the Championship Course are requested to telephone the Pro Shop on 01728 453 309 or book online below.
Larger groups or Societies are requested to telephone the Secretary’s office on 01728 452 890.
WOULD YOU LIKE A CADDIE?
The team at Aldeburgh Caddie Shack are available on a booking basis prior to your round.
Get the advantage of an experienced Aldeburgh caddie on your round. Enjoy local knowledge and good company on the course to help make your experience more enjoyable.
Please message Tom the Caddie Master on 07969 828 661 to check availability and make a booking and for details on cost. Making an advanced booking is more likely to guarantee you a caddie (there will not be a caddie available without prior booking). Please do not call this number if you cannot get through to the club for general enquiries.
The
River
Course
THE RIVER COURSE
The River Course stands on the opposite side of Saxmundham Road to the Clubhouse and Championship Course. It has nine interesting holes with challenging, sloping greens and a selection of par fours and par threes with beautiful views over the River Alde.
There are no bunkers, but stands of old pines, gorse and other natural hazards combine to make the course a challenge to experienced golfer whilst still being entirely suitable for the beginner or novice.
COURSE INFORMATION
- Beginners and novices welcome
- No handicap certificate required
- Three and four ball play permitted
- Clubs available for hire from the Pro Shop
CLUBHOUSE & TROLLEY SHED OPENING HOURS
Monday – Saturday 8.00am – 7.00pm
Sunday– 8.00am – 6.00pm
BOOKING THE RIVER COURSE
The River Course is available to visitors at any time the Pro Shop is open. Contact the Pro Shop on 01728 453 309 to make a booking or book online below.
Visitors to the River Course may use the locker rooms in the clubhouse but may not use the bar or catering facilities other than as guests of members.
Please note: The River Course currently closes at 6.30pm.
GREEN FEES
THE CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE
The Championship Course is a 2-ball course.
The fees below have been reduced by 20% as we are currently undergoing a course development programme with Mackenzie & Ebert. Play will also begin from the 10th Tee.
April 2025 - August 2025 | March 2025 | |||
Sat | Sun - Fri | Sat | Sun - Fri | |
Singles (after 11am - 12pm on Saturdays) | £145 | £120 | £110 | £90 |
Singles (after 3pm) | £95 | £80 | £70 | £60 |
Foursomes & County Card (after 11am) | £95 | £80 | £70 | £60 |
Junior playing with adult visitor | £72.50 | £60 | £55 | £45 |
| April – August 2025 | March 2025 | |||
| Saturday | Sunday-Friday | Saturday | Sunday-Friday | |
| Singles (after 11am – 12pm on Saturdays) | £145 | £120 | £110 | £90 |
| Singles (after 3pm) | £95 | £80 | £70 | £60 |
| Foursomes & County Card (after 11am) | £95 | £80 | £70 | £60 |
| Junior playing with adult visitor | £72.50 | £60 | £55 | £45 |
County Cards
We accept County Cards from Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk.
THE RIVER COURSE
April 2025 - September 2025 | March 2025 | |
All Day Ticket | £34 | £29 |
9 Hole Rate | £23 | £20 |
Twilight Rate | £17 (after 5pm) | £15 (after 4pm) |
Juniors playing with adult visitor (50% adult’s green fees)
12 Months | |
Junior Season Ticket | £125 |
OPEN COMPETITIONS
ANNUAL EVENTS
Aldeburgh Mens Open (Seaton Robson) (Suffolk Men’s Order of Merit Event) | Friday 13th June 2025 |
Aldeburgh Ladies Open | July 2025 |
Aldeburgh Junior Open | Friday 26th July 2024 |
SOCIETIES & GROUPS
GOLFING TRIPS
East Suffolk’s Heritage Coast is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Aldeburgh, at the heart of this lovely part of the country, is approximately 2 hours from central London. Aldeburgh is an ideal centre for an active holiday, particularly a golfing break, with excellent restaurants and its acclaimed Fish and Chips.
The course at Thorpeness, designed by James Braid, is very close to Aldeburgh and the two courses are a challenging and interesting golfing destination, particularly in winter. Slightly further afield are the heathland courses at Woodbridge and Ipswich (Purdis Heath), both also built on sandy, fast draining soil – ideal for golf at all times of year.
JUNIORS
OUR JUNIOR SECTION CONTINUES TO GROW
At Aldeburgh, we are proud of the strength and heritage of our junior section. We currently have over 100 Under 18 junior members, boys and girls, of all golfing abilities.
For beginners, the club’s friendly Professional team hold regular, fun and relaxed group coaching sessions throughout the year. They also provide group and individual coaching for better players.
As our juniors develop, we encourage them to use the 9 hole River Course to improve their skills, and gain a handicap. This is the ideal time for them to consider joining the club as junior members. Then, once they have a handicap of 28 or less they can play on the Championship Course.
Junior competitions are held throughout the year on both the River Course and Championship Course, with particular focus on school holidays. Many of these competitions are played for silverware, and some of our trophies are more than 50 years old. We have a growing list of matches with other Suffolk clubs. We also hold our Junior Golf Week in late July, which includes the Aldeburgh Junior Open.
We encourage all our juniors to play, and develop an appreciation for, 2 ball golf, both singles and foursomes.
DRESS CODE
Aldeburgh Golf Club wishes its members, guests and visitors to enjoy their visits to the Club without having an unduly prescriptive dress code and has a ‘smart casual’ approach to clothing, including shoes, with the emphasis being on the word ‘smart’.
CHAMPIONSHIP COURSE AND PUTTING GREEN
• Golfers and those accompanying them are expected to wear smart attire.
• Men’s shirts should have a collar and sleeves and should be tucked in.
• Ladies’ shirts/dresses should have a collar but may be sleeveless.
• Tailored shorts may be worn but beach/cargo shorts are not considered appropriate.
• Men and boys aged over 16 must wear knee-length socks if wearing shorts.
• Hats and caps are to be worn the correct way round.
THE RIVER COURSE AND PRACTICE AREAS
The Club adopts a more relaxed approach to clothing on the River Course and the practice areas with T shirts, casual shorts and short socks acceptable.
CLUBHOUSE AND TERRACE
• Men and ladies may wear clothing that is permitted on the Championship Course.
• Men and boys over 16 wearing tailored shorts may wear knee-length socks or no socks when wearing casual shoes but may not wear short socks.
• The Club recommends that golfers should change out of their golf shoes after they have played although clean golf shoes are permitted in the public rooms in the Clubhouse provided that they do not have spikes or ridges that might damage carpets and other floor surfaces.
• Hats and caps are not to be worn in the Clubhouse.
If the appropriate standards of dress are not adhered to, individuals may be advised to change clothing if they wish to continue to enjoy the Club’s facilities on that day.
TECHNOLOGY
Members and visitors are not permitted to make or receive telephone calls in the Clubhouse or on the golf courses other than in the event of an emergency or to take photographs inside the Clubhouse other than with the consent of the Secretary, for example for the presentation of prizes.
In addition, members and visitors are not permitted to use laptops in the Clubhouse other than with the Secretary’s consent, for example for an organiser to run a competition for a visiting group.
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SAXMUNDHAM ROAD, ALDEBURGH, SUFFOLK IP15 5PE