Suffolk’s Longest Serving Golf Professional Retires

Suffolk’s Longest Serving Golf Professional Retires

Suffolk’s longest serving golf professional Frank Hill has retired after a career spanning five decades, six golf clubs and four counties. He played in four Open Championships and on the European Seniors Tour, won national honours and captained the PGA (Professional Golfer’s Association) in two English regions. Frank, 71, has been Head Professional at Thorpeness Golf Club for the past 20 years. He is the current Captain of the Suffolk PGA (Professional Golfer’s Association) and a former Captain of the PGA East Region. Frank retired last month and said: “I wouldn’t change a…Read more …
The British Golf Break That Gets Better With Every Friend You Bring

The British Golf Break That Gets Better With Every Friend You Bring

Discovering new courses and playing golf with friends are two of the best reasons why people book golf breaks and golfing holidays. One of England’s best-loved golf resorts has come up with an innovative new golf break that delivers more rewards the more friends you bring along. Thorpeness Golf Club and Hotel, on Suffolk’s Heritage Coast, has launched its new 4-FORE- Summer campaign which delivers a range of great benefits to groups of golfers visiting on play-and-stay packages or paying green fees. Christopher Oldrey, golf operations manager at Thorpeness, said: “At its heart…Read more …