Join the Club

Why Join Us?

Flempton Golf Club is a traditional members club, respecting the finest aspects of the game. Founded in 1895 it is one of the oldest club’s in the Eastern Region and is situated on the outskirts of historic market town of Bury St Edmunds.

Membership of Flempton Golf Club gives you the opportunity to make new friends and strengthen existing friendships, to share the joy of making that birdie and return to improve on that pulled putt.

The club’s membership has a wide range of skill levels and handicaps, meeting for competitions or more informally so there are many opportunities to join in a game or debate the merits of a technique in the clubhouse.

Flempton Golf Club offers a mature, challenging 9-hole heathland course in the heart of Suffolk that is open 364 days of the year.

Importantly the club has adopted a forward looking, family orientated approach, to ensure that not only current members but future generations will be able to experience the pleasure of walking the fairways and learn this great game.

A warm welcome is always assured to Members, Members Guests, and Visitors alike from the clubs loyal staff.

Tours for Prospective Members

Making sure we are the right club for you

Before you join Flempton GC we want to make sure we are your perfect club so we encourage prospective members to take a tour of the course and facilities. For more information or to arrange a preliminary visit, please contact the Club Manager: clubmanager@flemptongolfclub.co.uk

Find the right category for you

We have developed a range of membership packages so that you can find the one that works best for you. Please contact the Club Manager to arrange a preliminary visit to the club or complete the online application form below.

Full Membership

Full Membership, with a reduced rate for 22-27 years; 28-34 years.

Full Membership offers unlimited golf 7 days a week with access to all club facilities and social events.

Guest Green-Fees for up to 3 visitors at a time, with a limit to 6 visits per guest each Calendar year.

Full Member: £1065 (Joining Fee £1000 payable over 2 years)

Full Member 18-21: £165 (Joining Fee £500)

Full Member 22-28: £425 (Joining Fee £500)

Full Member 29-34: £750 (Joining Fee £500)

Full Member 80-89: 869 (Joining Fee £500)

Full Member 90+: 525 (No Joining Fee)

Couples Membership

Couples Membership offers all the playing, social, and governance rights of full membership.

Couples Membership is open to all who live as a couple and reside in the same household.

£1990 (£2000 Joining Fee)

Country Membership

Country Membership offers all the playing and social rights of full membership.

Although governance restrictions apply and there are no reciprocal rights via the 1895 Club.

Country Membership has two categories: It is applicable for those who’s primary residence is in excess of 50 miles respectively from Flempton Golf Club.

Distance to be measured in a straight line between Flempton GC to the Members Primary Residence.

£350 (Joining Fee £500)

Junior Membership

Juniors Membership offer the same playing and social rights as Full Membership.

Although governance restrictions apply and there are no reciprocal rights via the 1895 Club.

Juniors membership has two categories:

Under 18 years of age on date of annual renewal.

£110 (No Joining Fee)

PGA Membership

Please Contact FGC Club Manager:

Clubmanager@flemptongolfclub.co.uk

01284 728291

Social Membership

Category of membership is only applicable to pre-existing members.

Grants: Full access to clubhouse, catering, & social events at the club, use of practice range & putting green.

However restricted access to the golf course with just x6 rounds of golf permitted at the Guest Green-Fee Rate.

Any rounds there after to be paid at full Visitor Green-Fee Rate and Sign-In required with Club Manager Prior To Each Round.

Working example: A full member that is unlikely to play much golf over the next calendar year but is reluctant to formally resign their FGC membership status.

Importantly social members retain the ability to return to “Full Playing Memberhip” status without the requirement of a second Joining Fee.

Social Membership: £110

Flempton Golf Club is a private members’ club, as such candidates for membership should be proposed and seconded by existing members. However anyone new to the area or interested in joining the club is still encouraged to contact the Club Manager for guidance: clubmanager@flemptongolfclub.co.uk

At the time of your application if the membership category that you are applying for is Full – a waiting list of prospective members is employed. When utilised this process is handled transparently and prospective members are kept informed of their respective position by the club manager.

England Golf Union provides personal liability insurance for all affiliated members. However the scope of this insurance is limited, please see the EGU website.

Members wishing for full cover should take out their own insurance for any damage they might do to their own or another’s property or person, or for any incident they may be involved in whilst on Club premises.

Handicap Transfer To Flempton GC Or Acquiring A Handicap On Joining The Club

A CDH (membership number) and the name of your previous golf club must be provided for all members/players who wish to transfer their handicap index to Flempton GC as their home club. For all members that are new to the game or those that previous handicap has lapsed due to inactivity it will be necessary to submit cards totalling 54 holes of golf to gain a handicap index. (Three 18 holes rounds or alternatively six 9 hole rounds of golf) For further guidance please speak to the Club Handicap Secretary or Club Manager.

APPLY ONLINE

Membership Benefits

Flempton members have access to the golf course and club facilities 7 days a week, all year round. Full membership benefits include the use of the club training facilities, practice ground and membership of the reciprocal 1895 Club.

• Unlimited Golf 7 days a week

• Reduced Green Fee Rates For Members Guests*

• Full Access To All Club Events, Competitions & Facilities
• Use Of The Club’s Bar & Catering Facilities For Private Events
• Golf Tuition From The Club’s Associated PGA Professional – Paul Kent
• Membership Of An EGU Affiliated Club
• An Official Congu Handicap

• Membership Card – 10% off all drinks with Club Card

• Annual Subscription Fee May Be Paid By Instalment – Fairway Credit Scheme
• Use of Culford School’s Golf Academy Training Facilities – Under Guidance Of PGA Golf Professional Lawrence Dodd
• Reciprocal Golf At 47 Other 1895 Golf Clubs – To View The 1895 Club Map – Click Here

The Clubhouse, Flempton Golf Club, Flempton, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6EQ