Stowmarket golf course is an established challenging parkland course .The River Rat runs through the middle of the course, adding that little bit extra to the 2nd and 5th holes, while the undulating Suffolk hills of the back nine provide some of the most scenic views in Suffolk. The greens however provide a real test, they are surrounded by lush meadow grass making chipping and putting a real skill. It is challenging enough for the English Golf Union to designate it as a "Centre of Excellence" to use on a regular basis to develop and train the county's best Junior Golfers. Our short game area is a superb facility to develop the skills needed to perfect this game, with slopes, a bunker, several lengths of grass and room to hit long pitches. It is the complete area for skill development. Two magnificent practice areas provide a real practicing and coaching experience. The long tree lined secluded areas are big enough to hold 40 people practicing off quality fairway grass. The driving range is a 10 bay covered range with 4 outside bays and has been based on the quality standard as the range at the Belfry. The facility also supplies quality balls and mats. Next to the driving range is a 9 hole short course called Skylarks. This offers many challenges, small greens and distances between 90 - 230 yards which provide a real alternative way to practice your game. Skylarks also boasts outstanding views of the Rat Valley and surrounding Suffolk countryside.