The Hole Everyone Talks About
Our par-three 4th is reputed to be the hardest in Suffolk: a 200-yard carry over water, with sand short, left and long, and trees on both sides.
- Par 3
- Stroke Index 4
- 200-Yard Carry
“Laying up isn’t a bad idea!”
Hintlesham Golf Club, Suffolk Tee Off, Tuck In, Say I Do.
A Hawtree-designed parkland course, a clubhouse that welcomes everyone and an award-winning wedding venue, in 150 acres of Suffolk ten minutes from Ipswich.
- Hitched Award Winner 2024, 2025 and 2026
- Family-Run Since 2006
- Open to Everyone Seven days a week
Course by Hawtree and Peter McEvoy
Golf days for Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Ipswich Town FC
“Working with Hintlesham Golf Club, for our charity golf day, has been an exceptional experience… I highly recommend having your golf day at Hintlesham.”
01Tee Off
A Fair Test for Every Golfer
Hawtree designed it, Walker Cup captain Peter McEvoy refined it, and it opened to acclaim in 1990. Today the par 72 runs 6,580 yards through undulating parkland, kept by Head Greenkeeper Scott Thompson’s team since 2007.
- Green Fees
- £60 on weekdays and £70 at weekends, or £30 after 3pm on summer evenings.
- Membership
- No joining fee and no introduction needed. Seven-day membership is £1,330 a year, with a free lesson to start.
- Golf Days
- Up to 120 players, fed before and after, with Beat the Pro and Kevin Carpenter’s trick-shot show.
- Lessons
- PGA professionals who coach everyone from juniors and beginners to elite amateurs.
02Tuck In
Open to Everyone, Golfer or Not
You don’t need a membership, or even a set of clubs. The kitchen cooks from 8.30am, seven days a week, and on fine days the clubhouse spills out onto the terrace.
“What a lovely beautiful place, we felt very welcome friendly staff and great food and service couldn’t be better.”
Now Booking
Christmas 2026 at the Clubhouse
Party nights with bubbles, a three-course dinner and a live DJ from £64. Festive lunches from £28, a carol lunch with Rachel Foskett, and Christmas Day for £115.
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See You on the Terrace.
It’s where the round ends, Sunday lunch lingers and the toasts begin, with panoramic views over the course.
“It was so lovely to be able to use the terrace with the beautiful view across the golf course.”
“Comments from our wedding guests included the food being the best wedding food they’d ever had.”
03Say I Do
Rustic, Romantic, Award-Winning
Marry in our licensed ceremony room, raise a glass on the terrace, then dine and dance in the Cedar Suite with up to 150 guests. Our events team plans every detail with you and runs the day.
Hitched Wedding Awards Winner in 2024, 2025 and 2026
- Packages
- Cedar, Maple and Orchard, from a classic wedding breakfast to Champagne, canapés and evening treats.
- Winter Weddings
- January to March, the Cedar Suite exclusively yours for 50 guests, from £3,995.
- NHS and Military
- 10% off venue hire on new bookings.
The Club
Run by the Roblin Family Since 2006
Henry and Deborah Roblin have grown the club while keeping the atmosphere relaxed, on and off the course. Some of the people you’ll meet:
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Henry Roblin
Director of Golf
A professional since 1992. As an amateur he won the Sun City Million Dollar Amateur and opened the 1991 Open at Royal Birkdale with a 71, matching the eventual champion, Ian Baker-Finch.
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Deborah Roblin
Club Director
Trained in hotel management, and makes sure the clubhouse, the kitchen and every event run to a very high standard.
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Scott Thompson
Head Greenkeeper
Here since 2007, after Ipswich Golf Club and Ipswich Town Football Club, where he was Deputy Head Groundsman.
On the teaching side, PGA professionals Kevin Carpenter, here since 2006 and famous for his trick-shot show, and Phil Westley, who also runs the Suffolk Golf Trolley Workshop.
Visit
Ten Minutes From Ipswich
- Hintlesham, Ipswich, Suffolk IP8 3JG, near Hadleigh
- Five minutes from the A12 and A14, about 70 minutes from London
- London Liverpool Street to Ipswich in about 65 minutes, then a ten-minute taxi
- Open to the public seven days a week
Questions We’re Often Asked
Do I need to be a member to eat or drink here?
Not at all. The clubhouse, bar and restaurant are open to everyone, golfer or not, seven days a week. Bar food is served from 8.30am to 4.30pm and Sunday lunch from noon to 4pm.
How do I book a round of golf?
Call the pro shop on 01473 652761 or book a tee time online. Green fees are £60 on weekdays and £70 at weekends, and you can hire buggies, electric trolleys and clubs.
Is there a joining fee for membership?
No. There’s no joining fee and you don’t need a member to introduce you. Seven-day membership is £1,330 a year and five-day £1,050, with lower rates for under-36s and juniors, and new members get a free lesson.
Can we look round before booking our wedding?
Yes, please do. Book a show round with the events team on 01473 652761, and come for Sunday lunch to try the food. Book the registrar for your date before paying the £1,000 deposit.
How many guests can you host?
The Orchard Room seats up to 50 and the Cedar Suite up to 100. Together they take up to 150 for dinner and dancing, and the ceremony room is licensed for up to 100.
What can a corporate golf day include?
Tee times for up to 120 players and food before and after your round, plus buggies, drinks on the course, a pre-round clinic with our pros, Beat the Pro and Kevin Carpenter’s trick-shot show.
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Tell Us What You’re Planning
A wedding, a golf day, a party or lunch for the family: send us the date and the events team will reply within one working day with availability and prices.
- Hitched Wedding Awards Winner 2024 to 2026
- Family-Run Since 2006
