
Championship Course
Aldeburgh Golf Club

About this course
Aldeburgh Golf Club is a testament to the enduring allure of classic links golf, its hallowed fairways whispering tales of hickory shafts and gutta-percha balls. Nestled on the Suffolk coast, the course unfolds across undulating terrain marked by gorse-studded heathland and firm, sandy soil. Designed by John Henry Taylor, a five-time Open Champion, Aldeburgh presents a strategic challenge demanding imaginative shot-making and mastery of the ground game. Blind shots, deceptive borrows, and the ever-present coastal winds ensure no two rounds are ever quite the same. The course favors players who can shape their shots and embrace the quirks of links golf, rather than simply overpowering the course. Though not a frequent host of major professional championships, Aldeburgh holds a distinguished place in amateur golf, having hosted numerous prestigious events including the Aldeburgh Mixed Foursomes, a beloved competition drawing players from across the UK. More than its tournament pedigree, Aldeburgh fosters a convivial atmosphere among its members, where tradition and camaraderie are held in high regard. The halfway hut, a simple structure offering respite and refreshment, is a social hub, known for its sausage rolls that have become a beloved staple of an Aldeburgh round.
Quick facts
- Location
- Aldeburgh, Suffolk, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1884
- Designer(s)
- J. H. Taylor, Willie Fernie, John Thomson, Willie Park Jr.
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 68
- Length
- 6,610 yards
- Difficulty
- 76.4/143
Getting there
The journey to Aldeburgh Golf Club begins most commonly at London Stansted Airport, roughly ninety minutes northwest by car, though Norwich International offers a closer alternative for those approaching from the north. The route east unfolds through the gentle farmland and market towns of Suffolk before the landscape opens toward the North Sea coast, where salt marshes and shingle beaches signal the approach to this storied corner of England. Private arrivals may utilize nearby airfields at Ipswich or Southwold, though the final miles invariably wind through Aldeburgh's narrow high street - lined with pastel-washed cottages and the scent of smoked fish from the beach - before climbing to the heathland plateau where the club has stood watch over the coast since 1884.

FAQ
Common questions about Championship at Aldeburgh Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Championship was designed by J. H. Taylor, Willie Fernie, John Thomson, and Willie Park Jr..
Yes. Championship at Aldeburgh Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Championship is 68.
Championship plays 6,610 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Championship is 143.
Championship is a 18-hole course.



