Why Play Golf?

Here are half-a-dozen reasons:

1. It improves your health – and statistics suggest golfers live five-years longer 2. It provides relaxation and/or a competitive edge every time you play 3. Golf courses always take advantage of the best of the local environment – many are stunningly beautiful 4. They provide good company – all ages, all backgrounds. Which other sports can see three or even four generations playing together? 5. One annual subscription can provide entertainment for 365 days of the year 6. All the family can join in – on the course or at the 19th hole

Why Play Golf At Thetford Golf Club?

1. Our course is relatively flat and is an easy walk. We have several older golfers who maintain their fitness by playing twice a week in their 80s. Even those who have some health problems can hire a buggy and still get round the course. The UK’s leading source of cancer care, Macmillan Cancer Support, says there are considerable health benefits to playing golf - one round of golf is as good for you as a week’s worth of exercise. In a typical round of golf players walk for four to eight miles – and take between 11,245 and 16,667 steps, burning up to 1,564 calories. Research involving 300,000 Swedish golfers has found that the death rate for golfers is 40% lower than for people of the same sex, age and socioeconomic status. This amounts to a five-year increase in life expectancy. Play golf – and live longer!

2. You can choose the level of intensity for your golf. Those who have a background of playing other sports with a serious side to it can enter our regular competitions. Even if you are on your own you can challenge yourself against the card and try to beat your handicap. Those who prefer a more relaxing round played at a leisurely pace without worrying about their score can find a quiet time to play a social round of golf. 3. Some of the scenery at Thetford is breathtaking. There are the accustomed accompaniments to a heathland course – heather and gorse, broom and bracken – with the backdrop of tree-lined fairways. There is an abundance of flora and fauna to keep you entertained. Apart from squirrels and pheasants you can expect to see muntjac deer and hares, woodpeckers and, increasingly, buzzards. Woodlark and nightjars are slightly rarer but great to spot. 4. We have members of all ages from eight to 80+ and players with handicaps from scratch or better to those who do not bother with keeping score. There is nearly always a pleasant buzz

in the Clubhouse and in summer the patio and decking areas are great places to spend an afternoon with a long, cool drink. And you can always get tips on how it should be done by watching a golf tournament on television. 5. We have a variety of membership categories to suit all needs. Apart from Full Membership we have reduced rates for juniors under 18 as well as for seniors who have been members for 10 years or more. Our Breckland membership was one of the first points-based schemes in the area and meets the requirement to be as flexible as possible. 6. We hold a number of social events throughout the year and other family members are always made welcome. The programme of events varies from themed evenings with music and menus from various countries, to tribute acts from Neil Diamond to Abba as well as dinner-dances and formal meals. And with members’ discounts it works out a lot cheaper than similar events at hotels or restaurants.