The Ninth Green at Southwold Golf Club

The course is a 9-hole layout, but has 18 different tee boxes, giving a varied challenge and a good test for golfers of all abilities.

The par 3 first is one of the most challenging opening holes in the county, with tough bunkers, out of bounds to the right and dense gorse to the left.

The par 5 second sweeps down towards the town, with a partially hidden green which makes judging approach shots difficult.

The third and fourth holes both feature cleverly placed bunkers, making the approach to the green more tricky.

A pit to the right of the fifth fairway grabs many wayward tee shots, whilst the green is in the shadow of a large water tower, visible from many miles away.

Hole six is a long par 4, some 470 yards off the medal tees and the least sheltered hole on the course making the wind a major factor.

From the seventh tee there are stunning views across the marshes to the harbour, and the village of Walberswick beyond. Water to the left marks the boundary of the course.

The eighth is a sweeping dogleg with gorse on both sides , and a road running behind the green.

The ninth plays back over the pit to the heavily bunkered green beside the clubhouse.

Below is the Course Card for the complete eighteen holes.