Wanstead Golf Club
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Wanstead Golf Club, Essex is an 18 hole, par 69 (6014 yard), private parkland golf course established in 1893.
18 holes | Par 69 | 6014 yds yards | Private | Parkland
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Address: Overton Drive, Wanstead, Greater London, E11 2LW United Kingdom
Tel: 020 8989 3938
Golf Pro: David Hawkins | Tel: 020 8989 9876
Website: http://www.wansteadgolfclub.com
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Midweek Guide: £22 - £40 depending on time *
Weekend Guide: £40 PM only *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £22 - £40 depending on time *
Weekend Guide: £40 PM only *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.21
AVERAGE RATING 3.5
(based on 96 reviews)
5 star
16
4 star
31
3 star
42
2 star
4
1 star
3
RECOMMENDATIONS
88%
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Neil P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 14 2022
Fantastic course worth visiting
the course is in fantastic condition and will only get better throughout the season. looking forward to visiting Wanstead again soon,Reviewer Rating
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Andrew M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 3 2019
best round in years
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(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 80 Handicap: 15.3)
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Sean C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 1 2018
Very+nice+facility+with+brilliant+junior
+membership.
+membership.
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C Shah rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 26 2018
Best greens locally
I’m a member of local club. Wanstead’s greens were phenomenal and they can get them very quick. The clubhouse was friendly the pro David always helpful and good value too!If you haven’t played here it’s a tough but enjoyable place
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Adam/London rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 17 2016
A very nice course in inner London. Considering how close it is to central London (there's a view of Canary Wharf from the elevated 10th tee), this isn't the biggest property on which you'll find a golf course, but they make fantastic use of the land.
At 6000 yards, par 69 from the tips, it's not the longest but the design makes good use of a number of long and short par 4s. Holes 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 14 will make you question some of the below reviews which characterise it as "short".
Added to those are some great par 3s, 15 and 16 in particular. I was told by a member afterwards that Ben Hogan described the 15th as one of the top 100 par 3s in Great Britain, and that certainly chimed with me - beautifully framed by trees, it requires a mid to long iron to a long but very narrow 3-tiered green. 16 follows that, the signature hole over a lake, again framed by trees on the left and very picturesque. I'm sure more than a few rounds have met a watery grave there.
The course was in good condition. The fairways were lovely to play from and the greens were relatively quick and true. For any golf course, this is key to enjoyment and, thankfully, Wanstead passed the test. Furthermore, the course is mostly tree-lined by mature woodland which makes it far more scenic than some of the more open parkland style courses nearby which make do with straight lines of poplars, and there was even some nice wildlife along the way in the form of jays, green woodpeckers and foxes.
Overall this course has some very interesting (but not gimmicky) holes, no particularly weak holes, it was in very good condition and, considering its price and proximity to Central London, I think it's well worthy of a 5 star review. No one will go to Wanstead expecting Wentworth, but they should go expecting a thoroughly enjoyable golfing experience.
At 6000 yards, par 69 from the tips, it's not the longest but the design makes good use of a number of long and short par 4s. Holes 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 14 will make you question some of the below reviews which characterise it as "short".
Added to those are some great par 3s, 15 and 16 in particular. I was told by a member afterwards that Ben Hogan described the 15th as one of the top 100 par 3s in Great Britain, and that certainly chimed with me - beautifully framed by trees, it requires a mid to long iron to a long but very narrow 3-tiered green. 16 follows that, the signature hole over a lake, again framed by trees on the left and very picturesque. I'm sure more than a few rounds have met a watery grave there.
The course was in good condition. The fairways were lovely to play from and the greens were relatively quick and true. For any golf course, this is key to enjoyment and, thankfully, Wanstead passed the test. Furthermore, the course is mostly tree-lined by mature woodland which makes it far more scenic than some of the more open parkland style courses nearby which make do with straight lines of poplars, and there was even some nice wildlife along the way in the form of jays, green woodpeckers and foxes.
Overall this course has some very interesting (but not gimmicky) holes, no particularly weak holes, it was in very good condition and, considering its price and proximity to Central London, I think it's well worthy of a 5 star review. No one will go to Wanstead expecting Wentworth, but they should go expecting a thoroughly enjoyable golfing experience.
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Bob Ward rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2016
Great little course, really surprised us. Greens are fantastic & ran really true. The bar was very lively and everybody made us welcome. We are already planning our next trip
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Fionn rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 27 2016
Course is in great condition. Short - but substantially challenging for your average golfer. Very convenient for anyone working in the City looking for an evening round of golf.
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John London rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 20 2016
Played their recently after entering a competition. Really enjoyed the course, not too long but makes you work to get a good score. Greens excellent and run true.
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Mark P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 22 2016
Top course, well maintained and a good test of golf.
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 93 Handicap: 19.7)
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Michael B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 19 2014
Great members course not too far out of london and walking distance from the tube
(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 81 Handicap: 8)
(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 81 Handicap: 8)
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Haydn D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 21 2012
For an inner London course it is fantastic. The tee boxes were all flat and even and the greens were immaculate.
I would recommend this course to everyone.
(Round played: Aug 2012 - Score: 91 Handicap: 14.8)
I would recommend this course to everyone.
(Round played: Aug 2012 - Score: 91 Handicap: 14.8)
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Jag S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 29 2009
This has to be my fav course on the other side of London. It reminds me of the Gymkhana Golf club in Tanzania Arusha.
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Wayne R rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 24 2023
Hidden gem of a course in east London. Really like the layout aside from the 4 holes jammed off to the other park entrance - abit samey. But an all round great course for the money.
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Wayne R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 15 2024
Wet, But that's England
Had a great day in early March. Course is standing up well where alot of other courses are closed Wanstead has majority of holes in play with few temp tees and no temp greens.Reviewer Rating
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Wayne R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 23 2023
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