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Russell Osman, white shirt centre, and Terry Butcher, second right at the back, among players who re-launched the Forest course at Woodbridge recently.

Blues legends Osman and Butcher on hand to re-launch Suffolk golf course

Boom Battle Bar in Ipswich is a newer option for playing adventure golf

Boom Battle Bar in Ipswich is a newer option for playing adventure golf

Fancy a putt? Here are five of the best crazy golf courses in Suffolk

Ufford Park is up for sale as its owners, Colin and Shirley Aldous, look to retire.

Ufford Park is up for sale as its owners, Colin and Shirley Aldous, look to retire.

Family-run hotel and golf course up for sale as owners look to retire

English professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood and Monty Scowsill

English professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood and Monty Scowsill

University of Exeter

Suffolk golfer Monty to compete in DP World Tour event in Dubai

Jo has a degree in Applied Golf Management Studies

Jo has a degree in Applied Golf Management Studies

Golfer who got her start in Suffolk named as top 50 coach

Sam Forgan (left) will compete in the British Open Championship

Sam Forgan (left) will compete in the British Open Championship

'Fairytale' as Suffolk golfer qualifies for British Open

Fraser Johnson and Teddy Hall with Colin Aldous

Fraser Johnson and Teddy Hall with Colin Aldous

Charity golf event held to raise money for Suffolk Punch

Dust down the clubs and clean your shoes, golf is on its way back!

Dust down the clubs and clean your shoes, golf is on its way back!

Golfers! 15 'out of lockdown' tips, now you're returning to the fairways

Golf courses are now re-opening but you still have to apply social distancing rules Photo: Getty

Golf courses are now re-opening but you still have to apply social distancing rules Photo: Getty

Golf is back! And tennis - to be opening on March 29 - as Boris gives the green light to outdoor sport

Set for a return next month hopefully for golf fans

Set for a return next month hopefully for golf fans

Joy for golf and tennis fans as their sports look set for return next month

Hopefully golf will be returning soon to courses like Stoke-by-Nayland

Hopefully golf will be returning soon to courses like Stoke-by-Nayland

When will golf be returning? Experts offer hope

You can play golf in Scotland but not England.

You can play golf in Scotland but not England.

'Feeling let down': Golf club directors react to another lockdown... even though you can still play in Scotland!

The holiday season is being extended until September in Suffolk and Norfolk, in order to get more people visiting the area this autumn after the coronavirus crisis Picture: Getty Images

The holiday season is being extended until September in Suffolk and Norfolk, in order to get more people visiting the area this autumn after the coronavirus crisis Picture: Getty Images

11 quirky things to do in Suffolk this autumn

Golf courses across Suffolk are re-openning for both members and pay and play visitors Photo: Getty

Golf courses across Suffolk are re-openning for both members and pay and play visitors Photo: Getty

21 Suffolk golf clubs that have re-opened after lockdown

Shane Lowry with the famed Claret Jug after winning the Open on Sunday. Picture: PA SPORT

Shane Lowry with the famed Claret Jug after winning the Open on Sunday. Picture: PA SPORT

Nino Severino: Lowry’s win in the Open shows the importance of mental toughness

The Suffolk six who finished in fifth place in the England Golf boys inter-county qualifier at Orsett. From left: Jack Butcher, Conal Downing, Habebul Islam, George Fricker, Alfie Halil and Taylor Crisp. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

The Suffolk six who finished in fifth place in the England Golf boys inter-county qualifier at Orsett. From left: Jack Butcher, Conal Downing, Habebul Islam, George Fricker, Alfie Halil and Taylor Crisp. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Garnett on Golf: Suffolk U18 squad will miss boss Maddock, plus Hambro and Tolly Cobbold Cup semi-final results

Lee Dinmore sits in the boot of his newly-won £50,000 Mercedes truck. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Lee Dinmore sits in the boot of his newly-won £50,000 Mercedes truck. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Golfer Dinmore wins £50k Mercedes truck with a hole-in-one

Gregor Tait receives the Seaton Robson Trophy from Aldeburgh club captain Antony Dearden. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

Gregor Tait receives the Seaton Robson Trophy from Aldeburgh club captain Antony Dearden. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

Garnett on Golf: Tait wins Seaton Robson Trophy at Aldeburgh, plus Hambro Cup results

Four-handicap Darren Elliott (right) accepts the Eastern Counties Cup from Woodbridge captain Richard Barton who won this trophy before the new holder was born. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

Four-handicap Darren Elliott (right) accepts the Eastern Counties Cup from Woodbridge captain Richard Barton who won this trophy before the new holder was born. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

Garnett on Golf: Elliott wins Eastern Counties Cup at Woodbridge

Andrew Robinson shot a career-best 64 to win at Gog Magog. Picture: TONY GARNETT

Andrew Robinson shot a career-best 64 to win at Gog Magog. Picture: TONY GARNETT

Garnett on Golf: Robinson has best round of his career to win at Gog Magog

Felixstowe Ferry's Hambro team: Back (from left): Paul Waring, Neil Meadows, Billy McLeod and Steve Sayers. Front: Greg Hills, Jimmy Price (captain), Ben Sayers and Adam Sheldrake. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

Felixstowe Ferry's Hambro team: Back (from left): Paul Waring, Neil Meadows, Billy McLeod and Steve Sayers. Front: Greg Hills, Jimmy Price (captain), Ben Sayers and Adam Sheldrake. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

Garnett on Golf: Stowmarket stage furious fightback to beat Flempton in the Hambro Cup

Tiger Woods, the 2019 Masters champion. What a story. Photo: PA

Tiger Woods, the 2019 Masters champion. What a story. Photo: PA

Bacon’s Bites: Down Town and up the Tiger. Don’t tell me you didn’t get emotional

SUFFOLK TRAINING: Back (from left): Keith Preston (county coach), Joe Cardy (county coach and first team captain), Habebul Islam, Paul Waring, Chris Vince, Adam Sheldrake, Ben Sayers (second team captain), Sam Debenham, James Tyler, Alfie Halil, Monty

SUFFOLK TRAINING: Back (from left): Keith Preston (county coach), Joe Cardy (county coach and first team captain), Habebul Islam, Paul Waring, Chris Vince, Adam Sheldrake, Ben Sayers (second team captain), Sam Debenham, James Tyler, Alfie Halil, Monty

Garnett on Golf: Scowsill back to boost Suffolk ahead of 2019 season

John Maddock, the new Suffolk under-18 boys team manager. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

John Maddock, the new Suffolk under-18 boys team manager. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

Garnett on Golf: Suffolk boys look set to shine

Jo Woodward (left) and Amanda Norman of Felixstowe Ferry who won the Haskell Trophy. Photograph: ANN SPENCER

Jo Woodward (left) and Amanda Norman of Felixstowe Ferry who won the Haskell Trophy. Photograph: ANN SPENCER

Garnett on Golf: Felixstowe Ferry retain Haskell Trophy

Hugo Dobson in action. Picture: PGA TOUR

Hugo Dobson in action. Picture: PGA TOUR

Garnett on Golf: Hugo Dobson earns invite to PGA Challenge Tour event

Sweden's Emma Nilsson will be in action at Stoke-by-Nayland this week. Picture: TRISTAN JONES/LETAS

Sweden's Emma Nilsson will be in action at Stoke-by-Nayland this week. Picture: TRISTAN JONES/LETAS

Golf stars heading to Stoke-by-Nayland for WPGA International Challenge

Aldeburgh's Hambro Cup winning team - from left: Logan Mair, Tim Hedin, Jim Harrison, Jack Levermore, team captain Robert Palmer receiving the Hambro Cup from SGU president Colin Firmin, Andy Edmond, James Ollington and Jack Strowger. Picture: TONY

Aldeburgh's Hambro Cup winning team - from left: Logan Mair, Tim Hedin, Jim Harrison, Jack Levermore, team captain Robert Palmer receiving the Hambro Cup from SGU president Colin Firmin, Andy Edmond, James Ollington and Jack Strowger. Picture: TONY

Aldeburgh beat Stowmarket to lift Hambro Cup

The Suffolk first team who beat Leicestershire: Back (from left): James ODoherty, Sam Debenham, Jack Cardy (captain), James Biggs and Paul Waring. Front: Calvin Sherwood, Adam Sheldrake and Habebul Islam. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

The Suffolk first team who beat Leicestershire: Back (from left): James ODoherty, Sam Debenham, Jack Cardy (captain), James Biggs and Paul Waring. Front: Calvin Sherwood, Adam Sheldrake and Habebul Islam. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

Garnett on Golf: Cardy signs off as Suffolk captain with fine win over Leicestershire

David Southgate receives the Coronation Cup from Felixstowe Ferry captain Graham Popple. Picture: TONY GARNETT

David Southgate receives the Coronation Cup from Felixstowe Ferry captain Graham Popple. Picture: TONY GARNETT

Garnett on Golf: Southgate wins Coronation Cup at Felixstowe Ferry

Suffolk senior champion Andy Ball (second from left) with runner-up Roger Taylor and third place John Whitby who were both one shot off the pace. Suffolk Golf Union president Colin Firmin is on the left. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

Suffolk senior champion Andy Ball (second from left) with runner-up Roger Taylor and third place John Whitby who were both one shot off the pace. Suffolk Golf Union president Colin Firmin is on the left. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

Garnett on Golf: Ball wins Suffolk senior title

James Biggs presented with the Faraday Trophy by SGU president Colin Firmin. Liam Hansey of Bungay, the winner of the handicap prize, is on the right. Picture: TONY GARNETT

James Biggs presented with the Faraday Trophy by SGU president Colin Firmin. Liam Hansey of Bungay, the winner of the handicap prize, is on the right. Picture: TONY GARNETT

Garnett on Golf: Biggs completes Suffolk clean sweep

George Fricker of Ufford Park receives the Mackenzie Cup as Suffolk Junior champion from Suffolk Golf Union chairman Colin Firmin. Picture: BILL DARLING

George Fricker of Ufford Park receives the Mackenzie Cup as Suffolk Junior champion from Suffolk Golf Union chairman Colin Firmin. Picture: BILL DARLING

Garnett on Golf: Fricker wins Mackenzie Cup at Bungay

Calvin Sherwood with the Sir Nick Faldo Commemoration Jug which he won at Welwyn Garden City on Saturday. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Calvin Sherwood with the Sir Nick Faldo Commemoration Jug which he won at Welwyn Garden City on Saturday. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Garnett on Golf: Defeat at Northants ends Suffolk’s Anglian League hopes

Paul Waring of Felixstowe Ferry with his trophy after winning the World Deaf Championship at Carton House Golf Club in Ireland. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Paul Waring of Felixstowe Ferry with his trophy after winning the World Deaf Championship at Carton House Golf Club in Ireland. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Garnett on Golf: Paul Waring wins World Deaf Golf Championship

Bob Bagshaw Trophy winners: Suffolk boys� under 16 team: Back (from left): Ben Hembling, Taylor Crisp, Luke Green, Ryan Turnbull. Front: George Austin, Max Weaver (captain), Tyler Weaver and James Iron. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Bob Bagshaw Trophy winners: Suffolk boys� under 16 team: Back (from left): Ben Hembling, Taylor Crisp, Luke Green, Ryan Turnbull. Front: George Austin, Max Weaver (captain), Tyler Weaver and James Iron. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Garnett on Golf: Suffolk boys lift Bob Bagshaw Trophy

Thirteen-year-old Dominic Rudd receives the Silver Frigate from Thorpeness club captain Robin Leggate. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Thirteen-year-old Dominic Rudd receives the Silver Frigate from Thorpeness club captain Robin Leggate. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Garnett on Golf: Dominic Rudd, just 13, beats the adults in historic Silver Frigate win

SUFFOLK MATCHPLAY: Runner-up Louis Martin (left), SGU president Colin Firmin and winner James Biggs at Rookery Park with the Presidents Mashie Trophy. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

SUFFOLK MATCHPLAY: Runner-up Louis Martin (left), SGU president Colin Firmin and winner James Biggs at Rookery Park with the Presidents Mashie Trophy. Photograph: TONY GARNETT

Garnett on Golf: Biggs continues fantastic season with win in the President’s Mashie

Andrew Robinson (right) with his amateur partner James Smith who won the PGA Lombard qualifier at Thetford. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Andrew Robinson (right) with his amateur partner James Smith who won the PGA Lombard qualifier at Thetford. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Southwold golf duo set for Portugal

Paul Waring was in fine form for Suffolk in their win over Norfolk. Picture: TONY GARNETT

Paul Waring was in fine form for Suffolk in their win over Norfolk. Picture: TONY GARNETT

Garnett on Golf: Suffolk win Anglian derby with Norfolk at Hintlesham

Danny Western of Gorleston receives the Seaton Robson Trophy from Aldeburgh vice-captain Antony Dearden. Western did the double winning both the gross and handicap competitions. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Danny Western of Gorleston receives the Seaton Robson Trophy from Aldeburgh vice-captain Antony Dearden. Western did the double winning both the gross and handicap competitions. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Danny Western wins Seaton Robson Trophy at Aldeburgh – report and scores

Tiger Woods, back in the groove. Would you bet against him winning the Masters? Photo: OWEN HUMPHREYS

Tiger Woods, back in the groove. Would you bet against him winning the Masters? Photo: OWEN HUMPHREYS

Bacon’s Bites: Tiger Woods, the WIndies and the Ipswich Witches...what’s not to like?

Conal Downing (left) with the Sam Jaggard Trophy and Louis Martin of Haverhill with the Nick Reiss Memorial Trophy. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Conal Downing (left) with the Sam Jaggard Trophy and Louis Martin of Haverhill with the Nick Reiss Memorial Trophy. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Garnett on Golf: Winter programme complete for Suffolk’s super-talented youngsters

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews are considering changes to the Rules of Golf, set to come into force in January 2019. Picture: PA SPORT

The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews are considering changes to the Rules of Golf, set to come into force in January 2019. Picture: PA SPORT

Garnett on Golf: What are the changes being proposed in the new Rules of Golf?

Glen Davis (left) and Gary Howard of Felixstowe Ferry who won the Suffolk Winter Alliance prize at Southwold. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Glen Davis (left) and Gary Howard of Felixstowe Ferry who won the Suffolk Winter Alliance prize at Southwold. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Garnett on Golf: Davis and Howard defy the cold to win at Southwold

STOWMARKET SUCCESS: From left: Andrew Forgan, Andy Cunningham, Sam Forgan and Gus Cutting who won the team prize at the Suffolk Winter Alliance meeting at Hintlesham. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

STOWMARKET SUCCESS: From left: Andrew Forgan, Andy Cunningham, Sam Forgan and Gus Cutting who won the team prize at the Suffolk Winter Alliance meeting at Hintlesham. Photograph: CONTRIBUTED

Garnett on Golf: Father and son duo win at Hintlesham

Framlingham College were winners of the Dick Watson Trophy at Aldeburgh. From left: Hugh Curle, John Wybar, Jonny Newton and Matt Low. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Framlingham College were winners of the Dick Watson Trophy at Aldeburgh. From left: Hugh Curle, John Wybar, Jonny Newton and Matt Low. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Garnett on Golf: Framlingham College retain Dick Watson Trophy

STEARN TROPHY: Fynn Valleys players who won the final against Thorpeness at Haverhill. From left: Vera Skerry, Sue Sparrow, Jane Pitcher, Sally Crosbie, Chris Lynch-Bates (played in earlier round), Claire Fitzpatrick and Sharon Davey. Photograph: Sharon

STEARN TROPHY: Fynn Valleys players who won the final against Thorpeness at Haverhill. From left: Vera Skerry, Sue Sparrow, Jane Pitcher, Sally Crosbie, Chris Lynch-Bates (played in earlier round), Claire Fitzpatrick and Sharon Davey. Photograph: Sharon

Felixstowe Ferry’s Jo Woodward and Amanda Norman win Haskell Cup

Suffolk�s Amanda Norman congratulates 14-year-old Mia Eames-Smith after their match at Felixstowe Ferry. Picture: LEADERBOARD PHOTOGRAPHY.

Suffolk�s Amanda Norman congratulates 14-year-old Mia Eames-Smith after their match at Felixstowe Ferry. Picture: LEADERBOARD PHOTOGRAPHY.

Yorkshire too strong for Suffolk at England Women’s Golf County Championship

Suffolk Ladies� in County finals at Felixstowe. Back row (from left): Fiona Edmond, Lottie Whyman, Amanda Norman, Jo Woodward, Abbie Symonds and Sharon Luckman. Front: Alice Barlow, Lils James, Vicki Inglis and Vanessa Bell (captain). Photo:

Suffolk Ladies� in County finals at Felixstowe. Back row (from left): Fiona Edmond, Lottie Whyman, Amanda Norman, Jo Woodward, Abbie Symonds and Sharon Luckman. Front: Alice Barlow, Lils James, Vicki Inglis and Vanessa Bell (captain). Photo:

Suffolk golfers struggle on opening day of England Women’s County Finals at Felixstowe Ferry

Bury St Edmunds' Hambro winners: Back (from left): Trevor Titcombe, Mike Greener, Dan Smailes, Phil Smailes (team captain, with trophy), SGU president Colin Firmin, Steve Lankester and Malcolm Wyer. Front: Max Adams, Roger Nicholson, Craig Nurse, Ben

Bury St Edmunds' Hambro winners: Back (from left): Trevor Titcombe, Mike Greener, Dan Smailes, Phil Smailes (team captain, with trophy), SGU president Colin Firmin, Steve Lankester and Malcolm Wyer. Front: Max Adams, Roger Nicholson, Craig Nurse, Ben

Bury St Edmunds retain the Hambro Cup with win over Gorleston

The milestone 150-millionth Volkwagen to be built was a blue Golf GTE. Picture: Volkswagen

The milestone 150-millionth Volkwagen to be built was a blue Golf GTE. Picture: Volkswagen

Volkswagen motoring milestone one in 150 million

HAVERHILL HAMBRO TEAM: Back row (from left): Andy Fish, Andy Underwood, John Kennedy, Dave Pipe, Jack Warwick, Jack Bligh. Front: Liam Merritt, Jim Darby, Paul Bartlett (team captain) and Harvey Bavister. Picture: TONY GARNETT

HAVERHILL HAMBRO TEAM: Back row (from left): Andy Fish, Andy Underwood, John Kennedy, Dave Pipe, Jack Warwick, Jack Bligh. Front: Liam Merritt, Jim Darby, Paul Bartlett (team captain) and Harvey Bavister. Picture: TONY GARNETT

Bury St Edmunds reach finals of both Hambro and Tolly Cobbold Cups

Mel Pipe receives the Coronation Cup from Felixstowe Ferry captain Steve Frost. Picture: TONY GARNETT

Mel Pipe receives the Coronation Cup from Felixstowe Ferry captain Steve Frost. Picture: TONY GARNETT

Mel Pipe sets new course record of 67 at Felixstowe Ferry Golf Club