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I've got a cottage booked in June oop norf in June that's close to Royal Cromer so it would be rude not to, wouldn't it 😉

So, I'm looking at either Tuesday 21st or Wednesday 22nd June to have a knock around it, those days are not set in stone but would suit me best in the middle of my holiday week.

Somebody did get in touch with me on here about if but I'll be damned if I can remember who it was.

Anyone live up there who wants to meet up and tear the place up get your name down, would be nice to get a little mini meet of the North East coast boys together, I've heard some decent things about the course!
 
Well it's a 3.5 hour drive east and it's also north of me and on the east coast of England, it's not like your going to stick your name down is it so rather than being pedantic bog off elsewhere, people can see by the title of the thread the course in question and can choose to travel down, up or across to join me, but the last person I would want to see on my holiday is you, so please don't bother!
 
Break90 said:
North Norfolk maybe
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Yeah I could go with that, the comment in my OP wasn't declaring the course was in the North East, I've lived in Newcastle so I know where it is, but I know it could draw some of the NE & Teeside boys down hopefully to join me, but hey, some people just can't help themselves!
 
Bigfoot said:
Play Sheringham too as it is just down the road. Well worth it. We played both Royal Cromer and Sheringham on tour and most preferred Sheringham. It would be interesting to get your view afterwards.
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Think I could only swing 1 days golf when on holiday with her indoors, but if somewhere else nearby is favoured I'll go with the flow.
 
I was actually trying to just check that you had the right golf course that's all as opposed to anything else hence the question mark that it was the North East and Up North you were talking about to avoid confusion.
 
Pity you can only do the one day. Brancaster, especially if the tide is in is worth a visit. And their Honours boards are a fantastic read. And then there's Hunstanton. Those two, plus Cromer are in my top 10. If I was 8 hours closer I'd spoil your day and join you.
 
Hobbit said:
Pity you can only do the one day. Brancaster, especially if the tide is in is worth a visit. And their Honours boards are a fantastic read. And then there's Hunstanton. Those two, plus Cromer are in my top 10. If I was 8 hours closer I'd spoil your day and join you.
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I've booked a fishermans cottage on the sea front in Bacton Bri so I'm open to any pointers as where's best to play and with anyone from the area or even put a little meet together, I just mentioned RC before as it was flagged up to me when I booked.
 
The roads around there aren't great. If you've only got one it's got to be Cromer, followed by Sheringham if you can't get on Cromer.
 
I live 20 mins south of Newcastle and I've just autorouted to Cromer, sorry mate it's 4hr 30 mins from me, bit far for one round. Thanks for the invite though!
 
I've played a lot of golf around that bit of coastline. My order of preference would be Brancaster, Hunstanton, Great Yarmouth, Sheringham then Cromer.

Yarmouth isn't everyone's cup of tea, it is very quirky and set inside the race course. I've played it a few times, some very good holes and always fun to play.
Brancaster is special, won't be cheap but it is like stepping back in time. The clubhouse hasn't changed for 100 years. If you go, check out the view of the course from the upstairs viewing gallery, it will take your breath away.
 
There is a lovely, largely unknown course designed by Harry Vardon at Mundesley
its a 9 holer with different tee positions in & out, some really nice holes too.

Well in the shade of its more well known rivals, but worthy of the "Hidden Gem" title
 
I was not overly impressed with Cromer, apart from the 14th and 15th. Its not that linksy with quite a parkland feel and hardly any sea views. Fish, I would definitely go for Sheringham. The stretch from the 3rd to the 7th is superb along the cliff top with the north sea on your right. The 5th has to be one of the best holes in England and the course and greens are always in great nick. It is a bit of a trek from Bacton to Brancaster whereas Sheringham only a few miles west of Cromer
 
paddyc said:
I was not overly impressed with Cromer, apart from the 14th and 15th. Its not that linksy with quite a parkland feel and hardly any sea views. Fish, I would definitely go for Sheringham. The stretch from the 3rd to the 7th is superb along the cliff top with the north sea on your right. The 5th has to be one of the best holes in England and the course and greens are always in great nick. It is a bit of a trek from Bacton to Brancaster whereas Sheringham only a few miles west of Cromer
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Oh my, that does look very nice :thup:
 
Out of the two, definitely play Sheringham. Excellent layout!
 
Wabinez said:
Out of the two, definitely play Sheringham. Excellent layout!
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That's the general consensus of our swindle trip there - Sheringham the favourite.

Another group also went there with club pro and always say Sheringham is the better of the two.
 
If you cannot get on at Sheringham then try Great Yarmouth. Its bit further than Sheringham in the other direction. It is quite quirky but is a really good understated links course and is a real test and you wont find many courses with four better par 3's imo. My club has a reciprical with them and I wouldnt mind another crack at it, if you want a pp and decide to go there.
 
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