Information about golf clubs and tournaments in Norwich and Norfolk will be posted here.
Norwich city council operates two 18-hole pitch and putt courses, one at Mousehold Heath and the other at Eaton Park during summer. Only Eaton Park is open during winter. The last clubs are given out two and a half hours before closing time and both courses open at nine. Small charges apply but there is discounts for bus pass holders, juniors and senior citizens. Just turn up to play as there is no need to book. A putting green also remains open for the duration that the park stays open from April to October at Eaton Park. Eaton Golf Club and Eaton Park and Pitch Club both operate from the park.
There are of course private courses run for avid golfers. One of the best is Royal Norwich Golf Club, which was founded in 1893 and is a traditional member based golf club. It is situated in the Norwich city centre on Drayton High Rd. The facilities have an 18-hole championship golf course with a large practice putting green. A chipping green area with bunkers and a large golf practice area are available to use. There are changing rooms and showers. A golf shop with PGA advice is open for golfers and there is a bar with dart board, widescreen TV and fruit machine.
A catering team offers meals and snacks. There is a function and meeting room and buggies and trolleys are for hire. The club has been accredited with the Golf Mark Award. As a Royal Club, there are arrangements with 63 royal golf courses worldwide which can lead to discounts as a member or even complimentary golf. Memberships range from the Full & Associate membership, to packages for juniors under 18 and those aged 18-28 along with a social membership. It is possible to hold a golf or society day.
Another golf club is Glen Lodge Brawburgh on the outskirts of Norwich city. There is an 18-hole course, driving range and 9-hole course. At the club house there are two practice putting greens with a practice net and small chipping area. The course is in Yare Valley and offers scenic views. Buggy hire is available. There is a dress code on the 18-hole course and although standards are more relaxed at the Clubhouse vests are not allowed.
The clubhouse offers a wine list, a daily bar menu and hosts private functions. Membership packages stretch from full adult to husband and wife packages, student packages, junior and intermediate packages. Society days can be arranged and corporate cards are registered to businesses for bringing clients for a round of golf monthly.
There are more golf clubs in the Norfolk area. Wensum Valley Hotel and Golf club has two 18-hole golf courses to choose from. Eaton Golf club is on Newmarket Road in Norwich. Weston Park Golf Club is further out of Norwich in the Norfolk area at Weston Longville. Barnham Broom Hotel offers access to one of the best golf courses in Norfolk. Costessey Park Golf club is in the western outskirts of Norwich. Sprowston Manor Marriott Hotel has onsite golf. Norfolk Premier Golf Driving Range is owned by the professional Chris Potter and is just outside the city of Norwich.
