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There is historical evidence that the game of golf was played in Lowestoft before 1891 according to a book chronicling the history of the Lowestoft and Rookery Park Golf Clubs. The Club moved from its original home, The Denes, to Pakefield in 1906 and finally to its present home at Carlton Colville in 1975. The name was changed to Rookery Park Golf Club, the name coming from the farm on which the course was built. The course, a challenging 6714 yards off the competition tees, was designed by Mr C D Lawrie, a top architect who was also an advisor to the Royal and Ancient Championship Committee.
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The par 72 course has four par 5's and four par 3's. The longest hole on the course is the 550 yard fifth; the shortest the 138 yard ninth. Every hole presents a unique challenge to golfers of varying levels of ability.
Look out for the eighth hole, (stroke index 1), probably the
most interesting hole on the course; most certainly the biggest challenge
as indicated by its index. From the elevated tee you will have a downhill
drive with a 90 degree left hand turn at about 200 yards; mature trees to
the left, pond to the right and 454 yards to the flag. It's a great hole! |
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The magnificent clubhouse has panoramic views of a number of holes, particularly the eighteenth. On balmy summer nights you can enjoy a refreshing drink on the large veranda while watching your fellow golfers hole out at the last. In the roomy club restaurant and bar area you can order a snack or a full three course meal. It even has a couple of snooker tables to carry on the competition long after you're off the course.
The well stocked Pro-Shop is run by PGA professional Martin Elsworthy
who is now in his thirteenth year at the club. |
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For those of you who wish to hone your short game skills there is a challenging 9 hole par three course. The experience of Rookery Park is enhanced by the fact that the course is wonderful conservation area with a wide variety of vegetation and a huge range of wild life in residence.
It really is a great place to come and play golf. |
