Stowmarket Golf Club is a mature parkland course in the heart of mid-Suffolk, a comfortable drive from Park Hotel Diss. It’s a good option if you fancy combining a round with a day exploring this part of Suffolk.
Course overview
Set in established parkland, Stowmarket offers a classic, leafy round with mature trees framing the fairways. It’s a settled, well-kept course with a welcoming club atmosphere.
What to expect
A traditional parkland test rather than a links or resort experience — pleasant, scenic and enjoyable for a range of abilities. As ever, conditions vary through the year, so allow time to settle into the round.
Useful for hotel guests
Stowmarket works well alongside a visit to mid-Suffolk’s towns and the Food Museum. Park Hotel Diss provides a relaxed base for the trip, with parking, a bar and breakfast to bookend your day.
Getting there from Park Hotel Diss
The club is roughly twenty-two to twenty-five miles from the hotel, a comfortable drive south into Suffolk. Free parking is available back at Park Hotel Diss.
At a Glance
Golf Course Details
- Holes
- 18 holes
- Total par
- 69
- Course type
- Mature parkland
- Difficulty
- Enjoyable for a range of abilities
- Course rating / slope
- White Men 69.5/123 · Yellow Men 68.6/120 · Red Men 66.2/117 · Yellow Women 74.2/129 · Red Women 71.6/119
Visitor information
Visitors and societies are generally welcome — please contact the club in advance to check availability and book a tee time.
Facilities
- Clubhouse and bar
- Practice area
- Buggy and trolley hire (subject to availability)
Hole by Hole
Course Scorecard
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Red | Par | SI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 496 | 487 | 5 | 9 | 473 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | 160 | 147 | 3 | 15 | 140 | 3 | 15 |
| 3 | 379 | 373 | 4 | 3 | 327 | 4 | 1 |
| 4 | 247 | 242 | 3 | 7 | 266 | 4 | 17 |
| 5 | 407 | 391 | 4 | 1 | 346 | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | 318 | 296 | 4 | 17 | 281 | 4 | 13 |
| 7 | 392 | 379 | 4 | 13 | 363 | 4 | 3 |
| 8 | 368 | 360 | 4 | 5 | 324 | 4 | 7 |
| 9 | 185 | 165 | 3 | 11 | 155 | 3 | 11 |
| Out | 2952 | 2840 | 34 | 2675 | 35 | ||
| 10 | 392 | 372 | 4 | 8 | 345 | 4 | 10 |
| 11 | 147 | 140 | 3 | 18 | 133 | 3 | 18 |
| 12 | 361 | 353 | 4 | 2 | 313 | 4 | 2 |
| 13 | 544 | 533 | 5 | 14 | 476 | 5 | 12 |
| 14 | 385 | 372 | 4 | 4 | 302 | 4 | 4 |
| 15 | 405 | 383 | 4 | 10 | 358 | 4 | 14 |
| 16 | 325 | 315 | 4 | 12 | 310 | 4 | 8 |
| 17 | 444 | 418 | 4 | 6 | 354 | 4 | 6 |
| 18 | 159 | 147 | 3 | 16 | 136 | 3 | 16 |
| In | 3162 | 3033 | 35 | 2727 | 35 | ||
| Total | 6114 | 5873 | 69 | 5402 | 70 |
Golf course information is provided as a helpful guide for hotel guests. Please check the club’s official website for the latest scorecard, tee information, green fees and visitor policies.
Good to Know
- Distances are approximate from Park Hotel Diss, 29 Denmark Street, Diss, IP22 4LE.
- Always check the club’s official website for current visitor policy, green fees and tee times before travelling.
- Course details shown here are a general guide — confirm specifics with the club.
Park Hotel Diss is a relaxed base for a golf day at Stowmarket and across mid-Suffolk.