Playgolf Colchester
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Course Information
Playgolf Colchester, Essex is a 27 hole complex with the 18 hole par 70 (5895 yard) course and the 9 hole Academy course. Redesigned by Jonathon Gaunt, it is a public, parkland golf course.
27 holes | Par 70 | 5895 yards | Public | Parkland
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Address: Bakers Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4AU United Kingdom
Tel: 01206 843333
Golf Pro: Sarah Hawes & Nick Arter
Website: http://playgolfcolchester.com/
Golf Club Facilities
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Club Hire
Buggy Hire
Golf Shop
Changing
Clubhouse
Bar
Dining
Function Room
Midweek Guide: £22.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £30.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £22.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £30.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.71
AVERAGE RATING 3.6
(based on 156 reviews)
5 star
26
4 star
56
3 star
58
2 star
12
1 star
4
HIGHLY RATED
96%
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Dave H rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 1 2020
Needs work
The bunkers have large stones, the greens could do with some work.All I. All a challenging course
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Ashley Wilks rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 19 2019
Let's be honest!
Firstly, the overriding feeling you get as you walk around the facilities is one of a profit oriented feeling. Almost as if loyal golf members have dropped lower down the pecking order, behind a family of 4 that want to play "mini-golf" and have a meal.This leads into my next point/observation. If you want turn up as a golfer, to practice or play you are cast aside to pave the way for a more fashionable clientele. From my own personal experience you cannot use the great driving range on the weekend between 11am-16:00pm because the "mini-golf" is open and of health and safety concerns! Which screams poor planning of where its located and poor construction!
This club used to be somewhere people wanted to play, now its a place that drives members out and looks only to strengthen its bank balance.
GOLFERS SPEND YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE!
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Shaun M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 11 2018
Needs rain!!!
Wow this course needs some rain, or the club need to water more than just the greens. The first 6 holes are totally different from the last 12 holes, perhaps an old 9 hole course than has been adapted into 18. The last 12 holes are a great layout with many bunkers and water in play, therefore a thinking course. The first 6 holes are pretty basic. The ground conditions are very poor at the moment due to the weather and the greens need some work. Its a long walk from the 18th back to the 'clubhouse' so be prepared to walk more than just the 18 holes.Reviewer Rating
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Terry D rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2018
Reasonable Pay and Play Course
Reasonable Pay and Play Course, Bunkers are very Poor and and the course in general could be manicured better, but this probably down to poor management, the Restaurant was a Gem when it first opened, but the standard of food has dropped-off.Reviewer Rating
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Richard S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 11 2016
interesting and testing layout, bunkers whilst in good positions were in really bad condition, full of stones...but I would go back.
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 84 Handicap: 13.4)
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 84 Handicap: 13.4)
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Mick G rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2016
Not very good hard ground the greens and fairways was good
(Round played: Jun 2016 - Score: 98 Handicap: 23.2)
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Justin H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 23 2009
Despite the good feel and look on their website really thought that this course was a huge disappointment! Layout is awful and very confusing and whoever designed it needs to have a serious think about their career choice! I have never seen so many bunkers on a course - thought I was on Clacton Beach! Tees are often far too close to greens and almost cross them at places, while the walk between green and tee can be long. First six pretty standard up and downs but a little tight and greens not too receptive. Holes 7 through 9 okay and water definitelycomes in to play. Greens better and acuracy from the tee is key. Holes 10 through 12 are truly awful and I longed for a claxon to sound so I could call a halt to my round - event though it was a sunny 20 degrees if not a little breezy. These holes are young and will improve with time but they are really terrible holes. 13 through 18 are okay but not very long. Greens are quite a bit better than the previous 12 holes but it is spoilt by the unbelievably long walk back to a bleak breeze block club house which is like something out of a the early 80's! Think they really need to review the layout, lose a number of the bunkers and work on the greens but there is an American Golf store which is a bonus!
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Andrew H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 27 2009
Course is still very wet. There are too many T boxes being used instead of the real tees. 10 - 13 are very wet and the ground is very stoney and clay like. Most of the bunkers on these holes are GUR due to water retention. The 8th hole, is now having the lake overflow drained, which is still covering alot of the fairway. They charge too much for the standard of the course.
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Paul L rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 8 2008
After the extensive redesign of the course you now have a more challenging test. Greens still need a lot of improvment with at least 6 greens being in a very poor state.
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Andrew G rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 8 2008
I can't make up my mind about this course. I understood it to be a 'Family' orientated centre and would hope the course reflected this, being a little forgiving and a good beginners course and experience. Since their recent changes to the course, this is a much harder 18 than it needs to be. Too many bunkers that don't drain correctly and some a devoid of sand. Two holes where the fairways are riddled with stones and a few holes where walkways cross tees.
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Khalid J rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 24 2008
Greens not great, fairways just ok on some holes. But like layout and a decent challange.
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Andy D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 2 2024
A local course. Rounds are very reasonable for what you get. Excellent range. There does seem to be some improvement work going on and there has been some noticeable improvement in the greens.
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Andy D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 2 2024
A local course. Rounds are very reasonable for what you get. Excellent range. There does seem to be some improvement work going on and there has been some noticeable improvement in the greens.
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Paul E rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 30 2023
Tight course
Now called Lexden Woods, the course is very challenging with tight, narrow fairways and unforgiving rough. Though not particularly long, you certainly have to be straight with your shots and think your way around. Given the amount of rain which has fallen recently, the course was still playable, with temporary tee boxes. The greens were surprisingly good. Will certainly return once the weather improves.Reviewer Rating
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