Benton Hall Golf Club
Course Information
Benton Hall Golf Club, Essex is a 27 hole course with an 18 hole, par 72 (6417 yard) Championship Course & 9 hole Bishops course, a private, parkland golf course designed by Alan Walker & Charlie Cox
27 holes | Par 72 | 6461 yards | Private | Parkland
Benton Hall Golf Club Information
Address: Wickham Hill, Witham, Essex, CM8 3LH United Kingdom
Tel: 01376 502454
Golf Pro: Lee Cocker
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Price Guide: ££££
Societies/Groups
Midweek Guide: From £28.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: From £34.00 weekends *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Bishops Executive Course | Yellow | 35 | 0 | 2843 | ||
| Bishops Executive Course | Yellow | 54 | 54 | 1770 | ||
| Bishops Executive Course | White | 27 | 35 | 885 | ||
| Championship Course | White | 71 | 71 | 6417 | ||
| Championship Course | Blue | 71 | 71 | 6148 | ||
| Championship Course | Yellow | 71 | 69 [136] | 5954 | ||
| Championship Course | Red | 72 | 72 | 5655 | ||
| Championship Course | Red | 72 | 73 | 5638 | ||
Benton Hall Golf Club Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.9
AVERAGE RATING 4.1
(based on 280 reviews)
5 star
99
4 star
119
3 star
50
2 star
14
1 star
1
HIGHLY RATED
93%
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Robert W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 17 2020
Nice layout but mind the geese
An intriguing layout with a mixture of short and long holes as well as some tight drives to manage in between trees. Course was in good condition and being well fertliised by the loca geese. Make sure you wash you shoes or cart wheels post round! Once small bugbear, prices for visitors had been hiked due to Covid-19 which seemed a little short-sighted for my personal liking(Round played: May 2020 - Score: 84 Handicap: 10.3)
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James W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 6 2021
Courteous players
I joined Benton Hall recently but was nearly put off by the negative comments on here about pace of play and bad etiquette. These worries were totally unfounded. I played as a solo player today and was waved through by four separate three and four balls who had no real reason to do so and were all very cheery as I played my way through. Very courteous golfers. Super pleased to have chosen Benton Hall as my club, it’s a beautiful course in fine condition despite the recent heavy rainfall. The greens are fast and true, and hold perfectly with well struck approaches. Looking forward to a fine summer of golf now!Reviewer Rating
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Kerstin W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 11 2021
Main problem is other golfers
Love the course itself but after a number of bad experiences with extremely slow and repeatedly poor behaviour by other players we no longer play this course.Reviewer Rating
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Steve C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2020
nice but v busy
This is a interesting and tricky course.Greens were great when we went but fairways very dry.
I dont think they have the ability to water the fairways at all
But note, its very busy all day with lots of members and guests
Guest fees are steep and the clubhouse was closed due to covid
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 93 Handicap: 16.7)
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Jake G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 4 2018
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Michael H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 16 2018
Always enjoy playing here, good course with lots of interesting holes. Greens in good nick. Fairways fast and firm due to the weather.
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 81 Handicap: 11)
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 81 Handicap: 11)
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Paul W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 14 2017
Lovely course. Lots of interesting holes. Plenty of space if your a bit wayward on the front nine. Back nine is tighter and needs some course management.
Excellent facilities.
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 89 Handicap: 15.7)
Excellent facilities.
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 89 Handicap: 15.7)
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Nigel C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 28 2014
Excellent facility with first class course and impressive clubhouse. Greens are fast but true and all in all a great experience. Will definitely be playing it again, soon i hope.
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 105 Handicap: 17.5)
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 105 Handicap: 17.5)
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Shaun B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 27 2014
Good practice course for me as a new starter to the game
(Round played: Mar 2014 - Score: 92 Handicap: )
(Round played: Mar 2014 - Score: 92 Handicap: )
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Martin S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 9 2014
Greens were in great condition, and so very fast! A friendly welcoming club and staff - it was a joy to play. One word of warning, this club is becoming popular for societies and there were 2 going when I played to check first.
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 108 Handicap: 21.1)
(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 108 Handicap: 21.1)
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David D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 6 2013
A nice course where the back 9 certainly out does the front as it's both more scenic and more varied. The course as a whole was a good challenge and certainly requires accurate, intelligent tee shots. Even in winter the greens were superb and general conditions excellant even the par 3 winter mats were good. The club also has excellant non golfing facilities.
(Round played: Feb 2013 - Score: 101 Handicap: 21.8)
(Round played: Feb 2013 - Score: 101 Handicap: 21.8)
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Martin T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 8 2012
A very good Golf course with some very challenging fairways and greens, they also have a half way house after the 9th to stop and grab some refreshments, although this wasn`t open on Saturday when we played. The club house is of timber construction surrounding a lake with good out side seating, the inside is very nice with glazed sliding doors and windows overlooking the lake.
(Round played: Oct 2012 - Score: 114 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: Oct 2012 - Score: 114 Handicap: 28)
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Matt H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 16 2010
Played here today for the first time.I knwo it has had bad reviews but as far as I'm concerned there was not a thing wrong with it.
Greens ran true, fairways were well maintained....even the bunkers were great ;-)
I went as part of a try golf weekend and play their twilight for £9. Excellent value for money.
Was a very tricky course, maybe not for the complete begineer but it will still be a really enjoyable round. Lovely views from most, if not all the tee's.
Will definately be going back and would highly recomend this course to anyone!
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Rod J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 17 2010
Benton Hall is a good course with some testing holes but the higher handicapper will also enjoy a round. The facilities are good other that the pro shop is quite small. The course is open all year and at times sufferes from heavy use and adverse weather (it can and does get very wet occassionally).
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Graham E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2009
My old home course has some tricky shots with water everywhere for the last 4 holes.
given that the course is undulating and tiring on the legs, these last four holes can kill your game.
the 15th has a river or stream, depending on time of year, just in front of the green, you wont see it on your second shot but if you hit your second long towards the green you may end up in it.
the 16th is an iron shot over water to the green on this nice par 3. not as easy as it looks.
17th, a pond in front of the tee, a river on the right of the fair way travelling right to left then right again, a river on the left of the fairway, all this leaving you a narrow fairway to hit at, oh and there is another stream about 80 yards from the pin, if that is not enough to contend with then make sure you are accurate with your t shot as there is a public footpath on the left running all the way past the 18th.
the 18th is a dog leg right with a river about 100ft in front of the t and a river running either side of the fairway. not as bad as the others as long as you cut the corner off with your t shot.
this course gets very busy, they hold competitions almost every weekend which is wwhy i left, if you were not in the competition you could never get a t time before midday.
try it and enjoy it as it is challenging and very enjoyable on a nice day.
oh, one last thing, the greens used to get very water logged in winter but this may be sorted now as they have a new green keeper.
good luck.
given that the course is undulating and tiring on the legs, these last four holes can kill your game.
the 15th has a river or stream, depending on time of year, just in front of the green, you wont see it on your second shot but if you hit your second long towards the green you may end up in it.
the 16th is an iron shot over water to the green on this nice par 3. not as easy as it looks.
17th, a pond in front of the tee, a river on the right of the fair way travelling right to left then right again, a river on the left of the fairway, all this leaving you a narrow fairway to hit at, oh and there is another stream about 80 yards from the pin, if that is not enough to contend with then make sure you are accurate with your t shot as there is a public footpath on the left running all the way past the 18th.
the 18th is a dog leg right with a river about 100ft in front of the t and a river running either side of the fairway. not as bad as the others as long as you cut the corner off with your t shot.
this course gets very busy, they hold competitions almost every weekend which is wwhy i left, if you were not in the competition you could never get a t time before midday.
try it and enjoy it as it is challenging and very enjoyable on a nice day.
oh, one last thing, the greens used to get very water logged in winter but this may be sorted now as they have a new green keeper.
good luck.
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Andrew A rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 13 2008
Its one of my favourite courses and we get good rates there as a guest of a member only £22 per round. downside is tee off after 10am and that means 4.5-5 hr rounds a bit slow!
The course keeps you thinking but I have had my 2 alltime best round there both about 80!
The course keeps you thinking but I have had my 2 alltime best round there both about 80!
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James L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 26 2008
A booked this course using the Saver Golf facility on the Today Golfer website and got a price of £18 so the value for money rating is maybe more praiseworthy than it should be.
The course was in excellent condition, considering that we were playing at the beginning of February, with only a couple of tee boxes that required you to play from mats and the couple of temporary greens that made the Alps look flat !
The holes are generally challenging and some course management is required (one of my playing partners used a 9 iron followed by a wedge on one of the par 3s to avoid plirting with the stream protecting the green, a good move as it turned out). It is a long walk between some of the holes and this could be an issue for any bag carriers.
Other than the temporary green the major disappointment was the lack of a driving range. I am given to understand that a few years ago they decided to put a gym on top of what was their range. They have a proactice, bunker, green and a par 3 course so a range seems an obvious omission.
The club house facilities are excellent with a moderately well stocked pro shop.
I will be returning in the summer to see the course in its full glory.
The course was in excellent condition, considering that we were playing at the beginning of February, with only a couple of tee boxes that required you to play from mats and the couple of temporary greens that made the Alps look flat !
The holes are generally challenging and some course management is required (one of my playing partners used a 9 iron followed by a wedge on one of the par 3s to avoid plirting with the stream protecting the green, a good move as it turned out). It is a long walk between some of the holes and this could be an issue for any bag carriers.
Other than the temporary green the major disappointment was the lack of a driving range. I am given to understand that a few years ago they decided to put a gym on top of what was their range. They have a proactice, bunker, green and a par 3 course so a range seems an obvious omission.
The club house facilities are excellent with a moderately well stocked pro shop.
I will be returning in the summer to see the course in its full glory.
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Daren B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 28 2008
Great Course, Great facilities, Great setting. I like this course. Have a lot of testing holes which you have to think about your shot a lot. Played some of my best golf here. Not played the sister course 'The Essex' yet but heard it is just as good. Can prove to be expensive but they accept 2-4-1 vouchers after a certain time which adds to the pleasure. Try at least once
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Simon O rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 8 2008
Fantastic golf course spoilt a bit by the focus of the club shifting from golf to leasure and fitness. Whilst the course is maintained to a very high standard, the clubhouse has got rid of all but a fraction of the pro shop, and seems to be moving away from the traditional golf club. With that in mind, the bar is OK and the changing facilities not bad.
The course is superb to play, from the lovely sloping 4th with its tough approach from the valley to the green, to the lovely 16th Par 3 - can't say I've laid up on many par 3's before! The tee's are normally in very good condition, the greens are well kept and true.
I would recommend the course to anyone, I would hesitate before doing the same for the club as a whole.
The course is superb to play, from the lovely sloping 4th with its tough approach from the valley to the green, to the lovely 16th Par 3 - can't say I've laid up on many par 3's before! The tee's are normally in very good condition, the greens are well kept and true.
I would recommend the course to anyone, I would hesitate before doing the same for the club as a whole.
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Chris R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 26 2007
been a junior member here now for little over two years and have enjoyed every round since. beautiful course with some tricky holes, very easy to lose yourself in a round of golf here but if your really looking for a challenge then this is the championship course to play. could do with a better driving range but it will do but apart from that a superb place to learn and to play week in week out. if you can play well here then you know that you are good!
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Steve M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2007
Good challenge for golfers of all skills, some open fairways, some tight tree lined holes and short tricky par 3's. Well worth a visit and the long par 3 over the river is a B***h.
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Will Bailey Hadleigh Essex rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 8 2025
Lovely course in fantastic condition, some interesting holes & a good test of your golfing skills with a good deal of water. Staff & members friendly, clubhouse also good. We ordered a small breakfast but was told they had no eggs & could choose another item to replace the eggs. We waited over an hour for our food & wasn’t that good when we got it, a staff member asked if all was ok, we told her we wasn’t pleased, she apologised saying they had some staffing issues, then as we were leaving the lady serving at the bar came over to us & gave us a full refund, which was great. We was thinking of not going back, but the course is to good for that & everyone has an off day
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Simon rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 9 2025
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Played Saturday afternoon in light drizzle positives were the greens in good condition. The rest of the course was soaking and muddy, the grounds people must be crying. Should have been closed as will take some weeks to recover the course. Booked 18 holes but only played 9 as was not enjoying the course.Reviewer Rating
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Graham G rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 16 2024
Great course
Plays longer than you think. Every green is undulating great challenge, local knowledge would reduce your score considerably.Reviewer Rating
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Patrick C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 8 2024
Overpriced
Good course, challenging hold Design at times. However, the green peas are too high for a course like this. I've played a number of different courses and don't see the justification for green fees this high. The greens are in good condition, the tea boxes were in decent condition. Fairways were good.Reviewer Rating
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Graham G rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2023
great course let down by very slow play
Great course but very slow play, turned the experience into a chore. Greens in great condition as were fairways.Reviewer Rating
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Robert W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 2 2022
Tidy track, very friendly club
Course is challenging but always interesting. A few too many tight tree lined fairways at times but very good greens and overall presentation was above average. The club and members seem very friendly, welcoming and with some nice food and drink options to round off the long and hilly walk. Well worth a go.Reviewer Rating
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Gary F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 22 2022
Great course well maintained,well laid out,greens very fast worth a vist if you are up for a challenge
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Steve F rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 26 2022
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Giuseppe I rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 10 2022
It's a tester
Just when you think you've got the coarse worked out the back 9 comes and gives you a good kicking,.Reviewer Rating
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Is there a driving range at Benton Hall Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Benton Hall Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Benton Hall Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Benton Hall Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Benton Hall Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Benton Hall Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Benton Hall Golf Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Benton Hall Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Benton Hall Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Benton Hall Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Benton Hall Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Benton Hall Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Benton Hall Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Benton Hall Golf Club for further details.
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