Sheringham Golf Club sits on the Norfolk coast, about 25 miles north of Norwich. It's a proper links perched on the cliff-tops above the town's western edge. Tom Dunn laid out the original nine holes in 1891, with the course extended to a full eighteen by 1898.
Sir Henry Cotton called Sheringham "one of the best kept secrets in golf" and you can see why. The routing hugs the cliffs in places and threads through gorse-lined fairways, with sea views popping up as you go. Expect firm, running turf and a breeze that rarely takes a day off, so it's very much a thinking golfer's round. If you enjoy flighting the ball, shaping shots and taking your medicine when the wind turns, you'll have a lot of fun here.
Off the course, the clubhouse is relaxed and welcoming, ideal for a post-round pint without any fuss. It's an easy place to linger, with plenty of space and cracking coastal views from the terrace.
It also fits neatly into a Norfolk itinerary. Combine it with Royal Cromer, Royal Norwich, Hunstanton Golf Club and Royal West Norfolk and you've got a cracking mix of coastal tests within easy reach. If you're planning a golf tour in Norfolk, Sheringham is a brilliant "hidden gem" day.
Who is this for?
Golfers who want traditional links golf without the stiffness. Great for couples, mates' trips and societies building a golf tour in Norfolk.
Who is it best for?
Players who enjoy firm conditions, wind and using their heads. Mid-handicappers upwards will enjoy it too, but bring your bump-and-run and accept you won't hit the same shot twice.
