The Essex Golf & Country Club
The 6,900 yard, 18 hole Championship County Course has already won critical acclaim for its challenging yet fair features. With four par 3’s, nine par 4’s, five par 5’s, ten lakes and strategically placed bunkering give a spectacular beginning and finale to the round. The course provides a constant choice of shots for golfers of all standards.
18 hole, Par 73, 6,907 yard course
The 2,200 yard, short par 34 Garden Course, offers a different challenge altogether. Its tightly guarded greens, tricky par 4’s and attractive par 3’s present an intriguing and popular challenge to beginners and experts alike.
9 hole, Par 34, 2,200 yard courseContact Information
The Essex Golf & Country Club
Earls Colne, Colchester
Essex, CO6 2NS
United Kingdom
Tel: 01787 22 44 66
Website: http://www.theclubcompany.com/clubs/The-Essex/index.html
Golf Pro: L Cocker
Contact/Secretary: J Gathercole
Earls Colne, Colchester
Essex, CO6 2NS
United Kingdom
Tel: 01787 22 44 66
Website: http://www.theclubcompany.com/clubs/The-Essex/index.html
Golf Pro: L Cocker
Contact/Secretary: J Gathercole
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Weekend Guide: £30.00 per round *
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Rated 5 by Matt H onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
2nd time round this track, have to say its very impressive.
Fairways were in perfect condition, not too dry considering the amount of sun we have had recently. The greens were the same, even though it was dry you could still hold your ball.
A nice mixture of holes, long finish but worth it when you get there with the stunning water feature around the 18th Green, I would highly recommend visiting if your in the area.The Course
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Rated 5 by Rob C onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
Played this yesterday and really enjoyed it. A long course, even off the yellows, but reasonably generous fairways and forgiving rough give you a good chance of making a decent score. The majority of holes are doglegs, but you have to be a long hitter for this to affect the way you drive. Water comes into play on a number of holes but only around three greens. Fairways were in superb condition and the greens were a good speed. This is a hotel course, and a bit off the beaten track, so it doesn't get a huge amount of use. Well worth a visit and excellent value for money.
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Rated 2 by Graeme B onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
Not a pleasant day. Signposting for golf reception not at all clear. Reception a mess - unsure whether it was a pro-shop, leisure club entrance or hotel lobby. to be fair the course was in very good shape (except for a huge amount of bunkers being GUR) but the club are just being far too greedy with the amount of people on the course. 4h 45mins for a two ball at 1pm on a Saturday! A complete joke that you had to wait to play every single shot. Beware before booking!
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Rated 4 by Jon W onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
The course is in very good condition all year round. The cousre gets very busy, greens and fair ways are in very good condition it helps if you are a big hitter as there is a 450 yard par 4.Would i go back? yes
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Rated 3 by Rod J onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
The Essex is an open and quite flat course which drains very well in wet weather possibly lacks variety in places but is quite forgiving. Club house and pro shop are perfectly good. There is a hotel on site and so there can be societies staying and playing - worth checking when you book.
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Rated 4 by Gary C onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
Difficulty finding course as Sat Nav postcode different to the course address. Due to weather, had to play on temp tees and green but still had an enjoyable round. Greens did look well looked after challenging and will definitely have to return in the summer. Friendly club house and good food.
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Rated 4 by J W onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
Great course but very long...not for the novice...
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Rated 4 by Chris S onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
The course played very well. The Greens were excellent. The Yellow Day Tees were nearly on the Whites which meant we were playiing nearly 7000 yards.
Good discount received from Tee Off Times.co.uk @ £14 per head. Very good value
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Rated 3 by Michael D onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
Course in good condition for this time of year.
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Rated 3 by Robert B onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
Green very poor, too many pitch marks
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Rated 4 by Adam P onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
(Round played: 24-Aug-2011 - Score: 91 Handicap: 24)
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Rated 4 by Pat M onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
(Round played: 18-Nov-2011 - Score: 94 Handicap: 17.9)
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Rated 4 by Daniel B onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
(Round played: 23-Oct-2011 - Score: 112 Handicap: )
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Rated 4 by billy hunter onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
course was in great condition when i played it. lovely quick and true greens, very good fairways and water hazards, too flat to be an amazing course and not enough bunkers.
Catering service was shocking on a busy day but the food turned out nice after a long wait. definately go back there, good golf course.
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Rated 5 by Mike A onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
Lovely Course in great condition, definately want to play again
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Rated 5 by Michael M onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
One of the best courses in Essex for its length and for playing all year round.
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Rated 5 by Donald K onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
the course is always in great condition there is some work on the course at this time but still Excellent
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Rated 4 by Matt H onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
First time I have played here today and must say it was a really enjoyable round!
I have not been playing long, in fact this was only my 3rd 18 holer but was challenging in places. Took advantage of twilight rate for £15 and though it was good value for money!
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Rated 4 by Ian S onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
A long course which favours the big hitters.
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Rated 3 by Duncan F onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
The course has really come on in recent years. Fairly flat but long, spiced up by use of water hazards. Now a very enjoyable round of golf.
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Rated 4 by Paul W onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
Fantastic Course, good challenge and very tough front nine, nail this course and your doing well.
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Rated 4 by Raymond S onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
very welcoming, great course and comfortable hotel, great value for money
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Rated 4 by Steve G onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
Long course, greens not quite upto scratch but all in all very well laid out course
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Rated 3 by Simon O onGolf course review of The Essex Golf & Country Club
Quite a flate course but with a bit of water about you need to be on your toes. Some deceptively tricky holes.
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Score Cards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| Garons Park | white | 27 | 0 | 1127 |  Add Round | |
| Garons Park | Real | 27 | 0 | 1097 | Add Round | |
| Garons Park | Blue | 76 | 28 [59.000] | 5482 | Add Round | |
| Garons Park | Mat | 29 | 0 | 1329 | Add Round | |
| Garden Course | Yellow | 34 | 0 | 2190 | Add Round | |
| Garden Course | Red | 68 | 61 | 4380 | Add Round | |
| County Course | yellow | 73 | 72 | 6648 | Add Round | |
| County Course | Red | 74 | 75 | 6053 | Add Round | |
| County Course | White | 73 | 74 | 7019 | Add Round | |
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