Abridge Golf Club
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Abridge Golf Club, Essex is 18 hole, par 72 (6704 yard), private, parkland golf course.
Contact Information
Epping Lane, Stapleford Tawney, Abridge, Essex, RM4 1ST United Kingdom
Tel: 01708 688396Golf Pro: Steve Tyson | Tel: 01708 688 333
Website: http://www.abridgegolf.com
Tee Time Information
- Midweek Guide: £35.00 per round *
- Weekend Guide: £45.00 per round *
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Abridge Golf Club Reviews & Information
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Average Ratings
4.18 ... Overall Rating
4.30 ... The Course
3.83 ... Course Cond.
3.97 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.89 ... VFM
4.18 ... Overall Rating
4.30 ... The Course
3.83 ... Course Cond.
3.97 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.89 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
3.71 ... Pace of play
3.57 ... Hospitality.
3.90 ... Prac. Facil.
3.57 ... Food + Drink
3.71 ... Pace of play
3.57 ... Hospitality.
3.90 ... Prac. Facil.
3.57 ... Food + Drink
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109 ratings & 92 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 5 out of 1971.
HIGHLY RATED - 100% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Abridge Golf Club is a typical parkland layout set in the rolling countryside of Essex. At nearly 7,000 yards, this course is quite long and as a result is quite testing if played off the back tees. From the yellow tees, the course is much more playable for the higher handicap golfer, making it accessible to all golfers.
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Reviewed Oct 16 2018 by Paul P - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Oct 1 2018 by Bradley B - rated 3 out of 5 Great course
Good test of golf,lovely greens a little expensive but worth a visit.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Aug 30 2018 by Thomas, Rainham - rated 2 out of 5 Don't get the hype
Never played here before, always been put off by the green tee price & had heard it was a little snobby, but found a cheap deal on TeeOffTimes and thought “why not”.Immediate bad taste in the mouth when one of the guys I was playing with was told he had to buy and wear a pair of white socks from the pro shop because he’d worn black ones. We were the last group off all day, hardly anyone there, does it really matter? And people wonder why the numbers participating in golf are shrinking, this kind stuff puts people off.
The course, nice enough but nothing special, and a silly amount of holes that were the same: tee off from an elevated point down into a valley then hit next/approach shot up to an elevated tee that has drop offs. Course not in particularly good condition, bobbly greens and unkempt fairways, appreciate the extreme weather we’ve had this summer but cheaper, busier courses have coped better than this. Opening 8 holes are probably the most difficult I’ve played which isn't a complaint at all.
In short, I probably won’t return, especially with Toot Hill just down the road which is cheaper and vastly more interesting and in better condition than here.
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Reviewed Aug 23 2018 by Shaun M - rated 3 out of 5 Super course with a hint of snobbery
Course is in a great condition, fairways are green and the greens are running true. The only hole that was below par was the 11th hole with the fairway being patchy and brown and the greens un-kept. Other than that I could not fault the course and would recommend it to anyone as one of the best in Essex.The only negative was the 'white socks' rule. A friend was told he could not wear his grey trainer socks as all socks have to be white, therefore he had to purchase a pair from the pro shop. A ridiculous rule in my opinion, seeing as we saw many other people walking around looking very scruffy.
(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 85 Handicap: 12.4)
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Reviewed Aug 8 2018 by Matt H - rated 4 out of 5 Cracking course
Ok, so played here for the first time having heard such great reports.Firstly, could have had a slightly better reception in the pro shop. Felt a bit stuffy if I'm being honest.
The course itself is in great condition and the greens were superb.
If you enjoy dog legs you will love the front 9. Holes 1,3,4,5 and 6 all dog leg leading to lots of blind tee shots which is difficult if you haven't played here before.
The back 9 does straighten out a bit more and rather enjoyable.
Its a great course, I would go back and would recommend it to golfer of all abilities.
(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 88 Handicap: )
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Reviewed Aug 5 2018 by Mark L - rated 4 out of 5 Abridge golf club
Played Abridge during hot summer when lots of courses were dry. The greens had been watered in very good condition and were a good pace, some of the fairways had been watered to. This is not an easy golf course especially the first three holes on the back nine and felt I played well playing to my handicap.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jul 28 2018 by Kerstin W - rated 3 out of 5 I liked Abridge
A good course, well kept. Enjoyed the round in the sunshine. Would go back if the price on TeeOffTimes is right.(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 108 Handicap: 25.2)
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Reviewed Jul 28 2018 by Andrew B - rated 4 out of 5 Well kept course we enjoyed
This was well kept, seemed to be decent clientele. Happy customer.Well done Abridge. Must have been a difficult summer
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 95 Handicap: 20.9)
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Reviewed Jul 19 2018 by Jack C - rated 5 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jul 2 2018 by John D - rated 4 out of 5 Starting Marshall was a "bit 'picky' on socks and bag tags but overall the course is great and the food wonderful. The cooked breakfast was massive and they have no dropped the 'no pork ' rule on food!
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 100 Handicap: 16.8)
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Reviewed Jun 9 2018 by Robert W - rated 3 out of 5 Nice layout.
Played in early June. Always a nice layout and good condition. Greens were very slow although I guess there was little the ground staff could do if lots of rain previous week.(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 89 Handicap: 10.4)
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Reviewed Jun 7 2018 by Colin C - rated 3 out of 5 Badly in need of refurbishment
Nice course and friendly staff in the bar. Nice food. Overall though, considering the eye-watering green fees, the place really needs some improvement. The car park stinks of sewage or stagnant pond, the buggies max speed is about 5 mph, they emit fumes which are unpleasant but they do have USB charging sockets which is surprising. The staff in the Pro Shop were business-like without being particularly welcoming(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 100 Handicap: 24.2)
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Reviewed May 24 2018 by Robert W - rated 4 out of 5 Essex Gem
Played a charity day at this Henry Cotton designed course which is a good challenge in the countryside with peacocks running around each hole. Most holes tree lined Large greens and tees kept in good condition.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Apr 20 2018 by Robert D - rated 4 out of 5 Abridge - Fri 20th April
Really enjoyable round, course was good but greens need work for sure, but that is to be expected and understood considering recent weather.(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 95 Handicap: 19.2)
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Reviewed Apr 19 2018 by Stuart R - rated 4 out of 5 Will be great in the summer
Played on a Sunday afternoon the week after all the rain. Very very wet under foot. No fairways cut so quite long grass. Greens were patchy. Very hilly and lots of dog leg holes . Good pace of play considering the conditions. ?22 each of the net. Defiantly play again but when it's dryer. I think it could be great dry. Good atmosphere in the pro shop.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Apr 16 2018 by Steve C - rated 2 out of 5 Not as good as last year
The course clearly doesn't soak up the rain well. Although it had rained for much of the last 2 weeks the previous few days had been dry but this course was almost unplayably wet. Greens not in great condition either with signs of disease. Shame because this course was stunning last year. Will give it another try after a dry spell(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 96 Handicap: 19.7)
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Reviewed Mar 26 2018 by Sam D - rated 3 out of 5 First time playing here and had a friendly welcome in the pro shop, car park was very busy and later found out there was a club match going on after us. Fairways in places were very soft so expect a few plugged balls. Greens were well kept and good speed. Very busy but didn?t affect pace of play too much, we played through a four ball once which held things up a bit bit but overall pace was good (we were a three ball). Can?t comment on food and drink as we didn?t use the clubhouse. Cost ?30 mid day tee time on a Sunday. Forgiving course but will be better once it dries out a bit. Couldn?t practice before our round as the driving range was closed which was disappointing.
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Reviewed Mar 12 2018 by Terry S - rated 4 out of 5 Really good course, but like a lot of other courses, very wet due to having heavy rain the night before and a wet week, but would definitely go back when a bit dryer.
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Reviewed Dec 31 2017 by Kevin A - rated 4 out of 5 Wet n windy
Not the best conditions to play golf as previous days of torrential rain left couse very wet in places. Having said that, the greens all ran true and were no problem although very very soft. I imagine them to be very quick in summertime. Enjoyed playing this up and down course for the first time and look forward to visiting in warmer and drier times.(Round played: Dec 2017 - Score: 105 Handicap: 27.6)
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Reviewed Dec 31 2017 by Paul H - rated 4 out of 5 Loved it
Given the recent weather the course was in good condition and the greens were great. Will be back in the Spring(Round played: Dec 2017 - Score: 101 Handicap: 25.5)
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The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
Course Information:
18 holes | Par 72 | 6704 yards | Private | Parkland
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
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