Fakenham Golf Course

The Fakenham Golf Course has been in existence in some form or another since 1889 when the first course in the town was laid out at Hempton.  Since then, it has been moved to the racecourse in Fakenham and the current course has been open since 1974.  The course is attractively laid out, giving players a few challenges with the holes that follow the river, and three holes that are located within the race course itself.  It is a par 71, nine hole course that offers varying tee shots and is a total playing length of 6,245 yards when played from the white tees.  Experienced golfers will enjoy the challenge this course offers and beginners will appreciate the variety of the holes.
Jimmy Dennis was the first club professional at Fakenham Golf Course in 1920 when the course was still located at Hempton.  While the course and the windmill at Hempton are gone, many of the cottages that lined the fairways and greens are still there.  The first club president was the Marquis of Townsend of Raynham Hall.  The clubs rules were based on the ones that were in existence at the golf course in nearby Cromer and they were printed for the members.  In 1889, membership cost only £1.00 for the year and £10.00 for the year if they lived more that fifteen miles from Fakenham.
Today, greens fees start at £18.00 for visitors and there are discounted rates for members and juniors.  Fakenham has a dress code that must be followed and jeans, collarless shirts, training and street shoes, football shirts and other casual attire is not allowed.  Shorts must be tailored and sock should be knee length or short sports style.