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ROYAL CROMER GOLF CLUB OFFICIAL BROCHURE 2021 Park View, Cromer Norfolk Homes are proud to support Royal Cromer Golf Club. Links View, Sheringham Manor Reach, Sprowston Millgate Meadow, Trowse Norfolk Homes are a privately owned company that has been delivering high quality homes across Norfolk for over 35 years. Norfolk Homes, gives you so much more. Brooke Meadow Way, Poringland Seawood, Sheringham Currently visits to all Sales Offices Future Developments: Sheringham, Drayton, Holt & Brundall. and Show Homes are by appoinment only due to Covid 19. See our website for details. Head Office 01263 825679. Norfolk Homes AVAILABLE Backed by HM Government Follow us on Facebook norfolkhomes.co.uk Contents 05 Welcome 23 Pro Shop 39 Societies 07 Our Course 27 Member’s Golf 41 Norfolk’s Golf Coast 11 History 31 Course Development 43 Local Food and Drink 13 Hole-by-Hole Tour 33 Championships 46 Contact 19 The Clubhouse 36 Visitors Information Royal Cromer Golf Club & Ludis Group would like to thank all of the businesses that appear in this publication for their support and wish them continued commercial success. The content of this brochure is believed to be correct at the time of printing but we cannot endorse individual statements and readers should not rely solely upon the continued accuracy of any individual claims contained herein without consultation with the service provider. 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The Club has a very rich history with you come to the Club, please do read the Visitor’s Book to see what guests royalty, major literary figures and politicians, as well as top golfers, numbered say about us. amongst its visitors. Every golf club claims a “well stocked shop” but this is particularly applicable We, the members, are especially proud of our course, and are certain that you to ours. Lee, our Professional and his team, Tim and Mitch, are extremely • will enjoy playing it as much as we do. helpful and keen to sell you something as a memento to remind you of your • time with us and make you eager to return. Originally designed by Old Tom Morris it has spectacular views – with the • sea being visible from every hole. In addition, the course has undergone a Henri, our talented chef, always provides some interesting dishes of the day • number of improvements over the years - some necessitated by cliff falls, as as well as the traditional staples, all of which are to an exceptionally high the course is perched high on the cliffs on the beautiful North Norfolk coast standard, and can be enjoyed in either our bar or restaurant. • – and others by design, in order to make it more challenging for all golfers. All of these elements, combined with the warmth of our staff and the These are exciting times at Royal Cromer Golf Club. We have invested heavily friendliness of our members, add up to why we believe Royal Cromer Golf in the course over the last few years, and the tremendous work undertaken by Club is the “Best Golfing Experience in Norfolk”. • www.royalcromergolfclub.com | 5 Our Golf Ball is probably the most found on the Royal Cromer Golf Course. S & M Supplies (Aylsham) Ltd. Timber and Builders Merchants. A family run Company trading in Aylsham since 1998. Address We offer the widest range of stock in the area. Free delivery service, within 15 mile radius of Aylsham. Units 5 – 11 Industrial Estate Banningham Road Our staff offer expert and friendly advice Aylsham to Builders and the General Public, our prices are competitive and our delivery Norfolk service is prompt. NR11 6SS We supply… Opening Hours Sawn and planed timber, cut to size service from our sawmill. Plywood MDF. OSB. Hardboard. Chipboard Flooring. Monday – Friday: Roofi ng Sheets many types. Celotex sheets. Rock wool and Fibreglass 07:45 – 17:00 Insulation. Bricks, Blocks, Paviers and a range of Paving Slabs. Saturday: Sand and Aggregates loose and in Bags. Cement. Plasters. Tarmac. 09:00 – 12:00 Water softener Salt tablets. Contact Us Decorating Supplies, paint mixing service and a wide range of paints. Household Cleaning materials. Wide range of Plumbing materials. Electrical cable and fi ttings. Emergency Lighting. Adhesives and Call: 01263 733955 Sealants. Key Cutting service. Huge range of Hand and Power Tools. Fax: 01263 732795 Underground and above ground plastic systems. Fence Panels and Email : [email protected] Posts. Full range of Ironmongery and much much more. Come along and visit our Showroom. You can email or telephone us. Just remember. “If you want delivery today, try S&M fi rst - we are probably coming your way”. [email protected] 01263 735375 www. sm-supplies.co.uk “I find Cromer excellent for writing but the golf even better” - Oscar Wilde (1892) Roofi ng Sheets many types. Celotex sheets. Rock wool and Fibreglass Insulation. Bricks, Blocks, Paviers and a range of Paving Slabs. Our Course With its wide-open beaches, famously tasty crab and picturesque From the original design, made by Tom Morris, there have been some surroundings, the Norfolk coastal town of Cromer plays host to a wonderful improvements made to the layout, but overall the traditional values of the course that sits amongst the best clifftop courses in the country. course have been kept, making these 18 holes a joy to play. Electrical cable and fi ttings. Emergency Lighting. Adhesives and The course itself stretches out over 6,528 yards across the cliff tops and Over the last few years, we have invested heavily in the course and this is provides everything you could want from a coastal course; with a wealth really paying off and thanks to our outstanding team of green keepers you of grassy valleys, sandy hills and abundant gorse and bracken. It provides will find it is in tremendous condition. a stern test for even the most experienced golfer, - especially when the wind blows. The signature hole is the Par 4 14th which is situated adjacent to the edge of the cliff and features a fully operational lighthouse, making it the most attractive of all the holes. But don’t let the scenic surroundings fool you this “If you want delivery today, try S&M fi rst - we are is also one of the toughest holes on the entire course. www.royalcromergolfclub.com | 7 “The greens smoothness, trueness and speed are collectively amongst the best I have recorded” - Alistair Beggs (Agronomist to the Open Championship committee) Our Course Continued Above all, the spectacular surroundings and traditional golfing environment We can guarantee that the mixture of all of these elements will give you a makes the Royal Cromer one of the finest courses in England. Our various golfing experience unlike any other, and we will ensure that your time with competitions provide golfers with a tough, but enjoyable, experience us is the best you will experience. over 18 holes. And when you’re done, why not relax in our clubhouse with a cold drink whilst looking out across some of the country’s most For those that wish to explore the course in greater detail prior to their visit, remarkable views. follow the link on our website to view our stunning 360-degree course tour. www.royalcromergolfclub.com | 9 "Committed to quality and service in the heart of Wroxham" TUNSTEAD ROAD, WROXHAM, NORWICH, NORFOLK, NR12 8QG History Room Opening of the clubhouse in 1888 History After 132 years of tending to the golfing needs of the Norfolk area, our club Between the World Wars, Club President Lord Suffield waived the annual still provides the same experience and enjoyment for all members and rent in order for the club to survive during the uncertain economic times visitors, in our picturesque surroundings. of the period. Founded in 1888, and designed by Tom Morris, the Royal Cromer Golf In 1976, the club was able to purchase the land, thanks in large to the Club was immediately given Royal status through the patronage of the, generosity of the Harbord family, and the present layout has been in place then, Prince of Wales, who would later become more commonly known since 1979. as King Edward VII. Since its inception, Royal Cromer Golf Club has received visitors from all The land for the original nine holes, which was the full course at the time, over the world.