Hunstanton

Address Hunstanton Golf Club
Golf Course Road
Hunstanton
Norfolk
PE36 6JQ
Architect James Braid
Founded 1891
Yards 6741
Par 72

 

Professional James Dodds
01485 532751
Secretary Bob Carrick
01485 532811
Website
http://www.hunstantongolfclub.com/

It is difficult to believe just how much the wind comes into play at Hunstanton – even though you barely get a glimpse of the sea on this narrow stretch of links land. The locals described it as a "mere zephyr," but we reckoned it was at least a two club wind.

With tight springy fairways, carefully manicured bunkers and fast unpredictable greens, it is an excellent challenge for any accomplished golfer. It is a very good course – what we would describe as an out and back links, with the wind blowing strongly against on the way back!  

The Par 3 14th produced something we hadn't experienced before – a blind shot on a par 3 – and a long one at that! Now in common with most links, Hunstanton has a number of the traditional blind shots, but this was something different and exceedingly difficult.

Tough but fair would be a general description. Its tucked away and not easy to reach, but well worth the trip.

One important point to note is that Hunstanton is a two ball course for singles and foursomes play. Four ball play is permitted only on Tuesdays from 10.30 am!