St Ives (Hunts) Golf Club, Cambridgeshire
Since 1923
St Ives (Hunts) Golf Club has history dating back to 1923. In 2007 the club bought a 230-acre site off the Needingworth Road, at Giffords Farm, and Cameron Sinclair laid out the course that opened there in 2010: an inland links of 18 holes, par 72, with four tees on every hole.
The fairways are fully drained and irrigated, and sand-capped with 40 mm of sand. The greens are built to USGA specification. Paths run between every tee and fairway, and from each green to the next tee, so trolleys and buggies go out almost all year round.
Revetted pot bunkers, lakes, and golden rough under a wide Fenland sky. Four tees on every hole, named by their length, let you play the course at 6,758 yards or at 5,626. You do not need to be a member.
Visitors are welcome every day. Book online with instant confirmation, for 18 holes or the Back 9.
Electric buggies and trolleys can be hired for 9 or 18 holes, or for the day. On the course, wear golf clothing and golf shoes: the dress code.
Green fees are not listed here, and buggies are best booked ahead. Ask the club: 01480 499920, option 1.
Online, for 18 holes or the Back 9, with instant on-screen and email confirmation.
Wear golf clothing and golf shoes on the course, and change out of dirty or wet clothing before going into the clubhouse.
Yes: electric buggies and electric trolleys, for 9 or 18 holes or the day. Booking ahead is recommended, on 01480 499920, option 1.
Yes, all year. The fairways are drained and capped with 40 mm of sand, and paths run between every tee and fairway and from each green to the next tee.
Every society golf day is tailored to the group. Contact James Hart, Golf Operations Manager, on 01480 499920, option 1, or at golf@stivesgolfclub.co.uk.
SocietiesEvery society day is tailored. Talk to James Hart, Golf Operations Manager.
PadelDoubles on an enclosed court, sociable and easy to pick up, for mixed ages and abilities.
WeddingsLicensed for civil ceremonies, so the ceremony and the reception are in one place. Chelsea, Events Manager, plans each wedding; Head Chef Martyn writes the menus.
FunctionsBirthdays, gala dinners, Christmas parties, and corporate events in the clubhouse. Talk to Chelsea, Events Manager.Open competitions run through the season, for every ability, first come, first served.
6,758 yards
The 67 tees. Par 72: out 3,403, in 3,355.
6,566 yards
The 65 tees. Par 72: out 3,299, in 3,267.
6,147 yards
The 61 tees. Par 72: out 3,093, in 3,054.
5,626 yards
The 56 tees. Par 72: out 2,855, in 2,771.
| Hole | Par | S.I. | Yards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 9 | 355 |
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 397 |
| 3 | 3 | 17 | 179 |
| 4 | 5 | 15 | 536 |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 407 |
| 6 | 4 | 7 | 386 |
| 7 | 3 | 13 | 182 |
| 8 | 5 | 11 | 525 |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | 436 |
| Out | 36 | 3,403 | |
| 10 | 4 | 12 | 372 |
| 11 | 5 | 4 | 557 |
| 12 | 3 | 18 | 147 |
| 13 | 4 | 16 | 304 |
| 14 | 4 | 2 | 389 |
| 15 | 4 | 8 | 390 |
| 16 | 3 | 14 | 187 |
| 17 | 4 | 6 | 452 |
| 18 | 5 | 10 | 557 |
| In | 36 | 3,355 | |
| Total | 72 | 6,758 |
Very warm welcome from all the staff.
A 370-yard driving range with four covered bays, six outside bays, and a Professional Teaching Bay, floodlit into the evening. A putting green built to USGA specification, a chipping green with two revetted bunkers, and a short-game area with target greens.
Lessons with the Ashwell Academy, led by Paul Ashwell, PGA Master Professional, with Matt Leach and Paul Hunter, start at £30 for 30 minutes. Range hours change with the season.
Definitely a challenge, great practice areas, good food and friendly staff!
The bar and restaurant look over the course and across Cambridgeshire. The kitchen cooks from local suppliers and makes its own cakes. Members show their card for a discount on drinks.
The clubhouse is also hired for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, gala dinners, Christmas parties, and corporate events, and there is ample parking.
