Blakes Golf Club
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Blakes Golf Club, Essex is an 18 hole, par 71 (6436 yard), private, inland links golf course designed by Howard Swan.
Contact Information
Epping Road, Epping, Essex, CM16 6RZ United Kingdom
Tel: 01992 525151Website: http://www.blakesgolfclub.com
Tee Time Information
Price Guide: ££- Midweek Guide: £15.00 per round Mon - Thurs; £20.00 per round Friday *
- Weekend Guide: £20.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Facilities & Visitor Information
Course Information: 18 holes | Par 71 | 6436 yards | Private | Inland Links
Facilities: Driving range, Golf buggies for hire, Golf pro shop, Changing rooms, Golf clubhouse, Bar, Food available, Available for functions, golf course.
Visitors: Blakes Loyalty scheme
Every £1 spent = 1 point.
100 points = a free round:
http://blakesgolfclub.com/?p=Green-Fees
Free buggy Mon-Fri for any 2 paying players.
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Location: http://www.blakesgolfclub.com/?p=Find-Us
Designed by: Howard Swan
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Score Cards
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| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| Blakes Golf Club | Black | 71 | 72 | 6631 | ||
| Blakes Golf Club | White | 71 | 71 | 6436 | ||
| Blakes Golf Club | Yellow | 71 | 70 | 6206 | ||
| Blakes Golf Club | Red | 72 | 73 | 5783 | ||
Blakes Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
3.33
from 403
3.33
from 403
Breakdown Averages
3.20 ... Overall Rating
3.02 ... The Course
3.10 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.62 ... VFM
3.20 ... Overall Rating
3.02 ... The Course
3.10 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.62 ... VFM
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Recent Reviews
403 ratings from Golfshake members - Ranked 1829 out of 1971.
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What the club says: The Blakes Championship course, designed by renowned course architect Howard Swan, is best described as an inland links. The layout and undulations of the course are totally unique to the area with rolling fairways and sleepered bunkers giving the feel of a traditional seaside links.
What Golfshake says:
Most Helpful Review
Blakes Essex Bad Greens and Unwelcoming
Blakes was a massive let down the surroundings were fine. We played in a 4 ball with a 3 and all 2's behind us. So although there were several marshals out on the course nobody thought to pair the 2's up so the course flowed better. We let the 3 and two of the 2 balls through, On the 11th we were challenged by the captain for slow play which was unfair as we were frustrated ourselves that we were being held up once we let players through, which wouldn't happen if they managed the course better. We were also unable to get breakfast as the chef came in late and when we asked about lunch the chef was on a break. I will definitely not be playing Blakes again. 
- Oct 6 2017
Golfshake Team Review
- Sep 25 2013
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Golf Course Reviews for Blakes Golf Club
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Derek M rated 3 out of 5 - Aug 10 2018
- Aug 10 2018Pro shop closed when we arrived not sure why.. course played ok even after the downpour. Teed off around 15:00 finished by 19:00 to be met as we walked off the course and asked would we be long as he wanted to lock up, club house was closed when we had finished the front nine, in all we still liked the course..
(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 112 Handicap: 28.6)
(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 112 Handicap: 28.6)
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Mick N rated 2 out of 5 - Jul 9 2018
- Jul 9 2018Great course, however hardly any of the greens were green, and a few had many scuff lines, making putting very difficult. The cuts in the fairways need to improved too.
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 93 Handicap: 0)
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 93 Handicap: 0)
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Tim C rated 3 out of 5 - Jul 9 2018
- Jul 9 2018Not my best experience here....
A little disappointed with my most recent experience here.
First off, booked a tee time online to then be told it would link us up with another random 2 ball. Only got notified of this when booking buggy otherwise wouldn't have known until arrival. Had to then tee off an hour later than planned and wouldn't refund booking fee.
Secondly, pro shop was closed and buggies were not ready upon arrival. Lots of waiting around as one staff member tried to sort everything.
Thirdly, the 3 ball in front of us considerably slowed play (not Blakes fault, just people with no common sense at all.)
Have played the course plenty of times and usually have a great experience so will come back. Especially with their loyalty card when you get a round for free after playing just once.
With the weather how it is balls are running, and keep running. On your approach shots, I'd suggest going 2 clubs lower (and even then balls ran off the back). With the distance from drives though you can get yourself into some great positions.
A little disappointed with my most recent experience here.
First off, booked a tee time online to then be told it would link us up with another random 2 ball. Only got notified of this when booking buggy otherwise wouldn't have known until arrival. Had to then tee off an hour later than planned and wouldn't refund booking fee.
Secondly, pro shop was closed and buggies were not ready upon arrival. Lots of waiting around as one staff member tried to sort everything.
Thirdly, the 3 ball in front of us considerably slowed play (not Blakes fault, just people with no common sense at all.)
Have played the course plenty of times and usually have a great experience so will come back. Especially with their loyalty card when you get a round for free after playing just once.
With the weather how it is balls are running, and keep running. On your approach shots, I'd suggest going 2 clubs lower (and even then balls ran off the back). With the distance from drives though you can get yourself into some great positions.
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Richard R rated 4 out of 5 - Jun 17 2018
- Jun 17 2018Worth a visit
Enjoyed playing Blake’s, only criticism is that the greens were not in the best condition. They were still playable but quite slow due to length of grass and firm which made it difficult to stop balls on the green. I would go back and play again.
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 94 Handicap: 0)
Enjoyed playing Blake’s, only criticism is that the greens were not in the best condition. They were still playable but quite slow due to length of grass and firm which made it difficult to stop balls on the green. I would go back and play again.
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 94 Handicap: 0)
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Michael B rated 3 out of 5 - May 23 2018
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KEN PEARCEY rated 5 out of 5 - May 22 2018
- May 22 2018Best deal for Golfers
Great welcome from reception and bar. Buggies only £10 ? The course, off the white tees is challenging. The greens could be better, but not as bad as I have read in other reviews. No problem with the rest of the course. The elements could make a round difficult, due to the open surroundings. Once finished, Afternoon Tea, superb. Thanks for very good day for only £17 each.
Great welcome from reception and bar. Buggies only £10 ? The course, off the white tees is challenging. The greens could be better, but not as bad as I have read in other reviews. No problem with the rest of the course. The elements could make a round difficult, due to the open surroundings. Once finished, Afternoon Tea, superb. Thanks for very good day for only £17 each.
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Eddie A rated 3 out of 5 - May 21 2018
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Keenan B rated 3 out of 5 - May 17 2018
- May 17 2018Good value for money
Considering the price I would have to say its a decent course but the greens leave much to be desired. They were slow, bumpy and virtually unplayable at times.
Overall it was a good round on a decent course.
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 88 Handicap: 19.9)
Considering the price I would have to say its a decent course but the greens leave much to be desired. They were slow, bumpy and virtually unplayable at times.
Overall it was a good round on a decent course.
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 88 Handicap: 19.9)
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Paul C rated 3 out of 5 - Apr 22 2018
- Apr 22 2018Nice course awful greens
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James M rated 5 out of 5 - Apr 20 2018
- Apr 20 2018Brilliant day in gorgeous weather, course beginning to really benefit from the sun and great value
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 83 Handicap: 11.4)
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 83 Handicap: 11.4)
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Jon B rated 2 out of 5 - Feb 23 2018
- Feb 23 2018Sodden
Too wet to play, although trolleys were allowed. Should have been closed.
So much better value in the dryer months
Too wet to play, although trolleys were allowed. Should have been closed.
So much better value in the dryer months
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Matt E rated 4 out of 5 - Feb 19 2018
- Feb 19 2018????????
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John F rated 3 out of 5 - Feb 12 2018
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Daniel L rated 2 out of 5 - Jan 29 2018
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James M rated 5 out of 5 - Jan 12 2018
- Jan 12 2018As always a great place to play and considering the weather we have had, the course was in great condition...
(Round played: Jan 2018 - Score: 84 Handicap: 12.1)
(Round played: Jan 2018 - Score: 84 Handicap: 12.1)
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Robin P rated 5 out of 5 - Oct 21 2017
- Oct 21 2017Excellent services, excellent course and considering its coming in to November the course was in excellent condition.
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 111 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 111 Handicap: 28)
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James M rated 5 out of 5 - Oct 13 2017
- Oct 13 2017Brilliant
Played here a few times and course is currently in great nick and staff are always friendly
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 86 Handicap: 14.6)
Played here a few times and course is currently in great nick and staff are always friendly
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 86 Handicap: 14.6)
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Sean Bates rated 1 out of 5 - Oct 6 2017
- Oct 6 2017Blakes Essex Bad Greens and Unwelcoming
Blakes was a massive let down the surroundings were fine. We played in a 4 ball with a 3 and all 2's behind us. So although there were several marshals out on the course nobody thought to pair the 2's up so the course flowed better. We let the 3 and two of the 2 balls through, On the 11th we were challenged by the captain for slow play which was unfair as we were frustrated ourselves that we were being held up once we let players through, which wouldn't happen if they managed the course better. We were also unable to get breakfast as the chef came in late and when we asked about lunch the chef was on a break. I will definitely not be playing Blakes again.
Blakes was a massive let down the surroundings were fine. We played in a 4 ball with a 3 and all 2's behind us. So although there were several marshals out on the course nobody thought to pair the 2's up so the course flowed better. We let the 3 and two of the 2 balls through, On the 11th we were challenged by the captain for slow play which was unfair as we were frustrated ourselves that we were being held up once we let players through, which wouldn't happen if they managed the course better. We were also unable to get breakfast as the chef came in late and when we asked about lunch the chef was on a break. I will definitely not be playing Blakes again.
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Paul G rated 4 out of 5 - Sep 5 2017
- Sep 5 2017Challenging coarse greens not great
Very nice coarse and very challenging the greens still need a bit of work as they are cut up in places but well worth the green fee
Very nice coarse and very challenging the greens still need a bit of work as they are cut up in places but well worth the green fee
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John O rated 4 out of 5 - Aug 21 2017
- Aug 21 2017A great course for the winter months as there is a track for buggies all year round.
The course is really an inland links as there are hardly any trees to be seen.
The course is really an inland links as there are hardly any trees to be seen.
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