The Links GC was first established in 1902, and later re-designed by the renowned golf architect Colonel S.V. Hotchkin, most famous for the 'Hotchkin Course' at Woodall Spa, the home of England Golf. Our membership spans all ages, abilities and backgrounds, sharing a common passion for golf. Members enjoy endless opportunities for social and competitive golf and an extensive social calendar.
Membership provides exceptional value for money, with no shareholders we invest all subscriptions into the golf course, clubhouse and member services. The Links GC is an ideal venue, providing visitors and societies with a memorable day, located adjacent to the famous Newmarket Racecourses. We aim to be recognised as the leading golf club in the area for exceeding membership expectations and providing a socially enjoyable experience.
Membership provides exceptional value for money, with no shareholders we invest all subscriptions into the golf course, clubhouse and member services. The Links GC is an ideal venue, providing visitors and societies with a memorable day, located adjacent to the famous Newmarket Racecourses. We aim to be recognised as the leading golf club in the area for exceeding membership expectations and providing a socially enjoyable experience.
Services
Club Professional John Sharkey joined the professional ranks in 1977 at Rushmere Golf club Ipswich. He then moved closer to home gaining his PGA qualifications whilst training at the Gog Magog Golf Club in Cambridge. Taking up his first full club position at March GC followed by a short spell at Girton GC John was appointed Head Professional at the Links in 1990.
This attractive and mature 18-hole (par 72) course of some 6,643 yards was established in 1902, and later redesigned by the great golf course architect Colonel S.V. Hotchkin, whose golf courses at Woodhall Spa, Ashridge and elsewhere are among the finest in the country. Hotchkin was renowned for crafting holes into the natural terrain, and The Links is no exception.
A strong par 5 to open, played into the prevailing wind. The drive requires a carry of 150 yards over the gallops to a wide fairway narrowing at about 200 yards to provide a challenge for the longer hitters. Most players will lay up on the left side of the fairway short of the cross bunkers leaving a short iron to the green which is protected by a copse of trees on the right and bunkers left and right.
World-class horse racing, The National Stud, The National Horse Racing museum, and the choice of staying at the highly regarded Jockey Club Rooms, Bedford Lodge Hotel, or numerous other hotels. Nowhere else in the world feels quite like Newmarket!
Aside from Horseracing, this quaint Suffolk town, just 55 miles from London, offers the society golfer plenty of opportunities for sports viewing, restaurants from around the world, tearooms, and a mix of quiet backstreet or lively high street bars and nightlife.And in the morning, famous Newmarket sausages served for breakfast will rejuvenate the golfer ready for the 1st tee.
Aside from Horseracing, this quaint Suffolk town, just 55 miles from London, offers the society golfer plenty of opportunities for sports viewing, restaurants from around the world, tearooms, and a mix of quiet backstreet or lively high street bars and nightlife.And in the morning, famous Newmarket sausages served for breakfast will rejuvenate the golfer ready for the 1st tee.
The 64 competitors from 30 different clubs produced some fantastic scores, in the 4BBB stableford competition. The winners were Tom Wallis & David Morrison from Crews Hill with 44 pts. Andrew Charter & Graham Byers were runners up with 43 points and Robert Hynes & Chris Flack took third place with 42 pts and in fourth place were Bill Tickner & Graham Clarke with 41 pts.
Reviews (4)
Rebecca Fordham
Jan 16, 2022
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For anyone new to golf this is a fantastic start point a few changes happening to make it an even better course and practice facilities .. for the seasoned players it's a good course to play and the club house is really welcoming ...good food very reasonably priced and the Team are all exceptional at what they do. The Pro shop is so helpful with a good range and fair pricing ...the pro golfers are all really keen to get your play to whatever standard you are aiming for and they go out of their way to help ... all appreciated esp in covid times .. had to review it's from so many people I've spoken
Ian McGredy
Oct 23, 2021
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Played in a regional club competition for the first time here. The course was a good test, especially in the wind. The club house pleasently layed out, staff were friendly and courteous. The food was fresh and value for money. The Pro shop was well stocked and the Pro was very helpful. Would recommend a round there but not for the faint hearted.
Duncan Hockney
Jan 27, 2021
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Stephanie Jones
Aug 09, 2019
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