Chingford Golf Course
Course Information
Chingford Golf Course, Greater London is an 18 hole, par 71 (6342 yard), public, parkland golf course believed to be designed by James Braid in 1886.
18 holes | Par 71 | 6342 yards | Public | Parkland
About Chingford Golf Course
Golf Club Overview
Address: 4 Bury Road, Chingford, Greater London, E4 7AZ United Kingdom
Tel: 020 8529 2085
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££
In line with a requirement going back into the nineteenth century, golfers used to have to wear red. This is no longer required.
Midweek Guide: Before 1pm £18 - 1pm to 4pm £14 *
Weekend Guide: Before 1pm £27 - 1pm to 4pm £18.50 *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| chingford | White | 72 | 70 [118] | 6281 | ||
| chingford | Yellow | 72 | 68 [117] | 5902 | ||
| chingford | Yellow | 72 | 70.1 [117] | 5875 | ||
| chingford | Yellow | 72 | 68.1 [117] | 5853 | ||
| chingford | White W | 70 | 67 [110] | 5555 | ||
| chingford | Red | 72 | 71 [121] | 5514 | ||
| chingford | Yellow W | 70 | 66 [109] | 5424 | ||
| chingford | Red W | 72 | 71 [120] | 5272 | ||
Chingford Golf Course Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.76
AVERAGE RATING 3.5
(based on 201 reviews)
5 star
20
4 star
96
3 star
65
2 star
16
1 star
4
HIGHLY RATED
93%
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What the club says: We play on the Chingford Golf Course. It is the oldest course in Essex, dating back to 1886 and believed to be designed by James Braid. The original layout was different. It once spread all the way to the Epping New Road and some of the old teeing areas can be found behind the Warren Wood Pub.
This is a public course, situated on common land. It has been managed by the Corporation of London for over 120 years. We are one of three clubs who are based on the course and who enjoy regular tee times in order to play weekly competitions and matches against other clubs.
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Greg S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 20 2025
Enjoyed the course today, greens have been sanded so difficult to put on but in good condition everywhere else.
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Geoffrey L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2025
Great Greens
Greens in great condition for a public course, staff friendly an helpful. Course is dry and firm.Reviewer Rating
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Pete H rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 7 2025
In the woods
A Braid course so what’s not to like as 18 holes carved through gaps in Epping Forest. There are though dog walkers here & there as it’s public access but for the green fee it’s amazing value & the course is perfectly playable & enjoyable. Greens may be a tadge slower than your high end clubs but it’s hard to find true fault.Reviewer Rating
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Ian G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 29 2025
Great value
Fantastic value for seniors on a Monday (?15) and the course is in very good condition. On paper, it should be a easy course, but the tight, tree-lined fairways and severe slopes require you to play your way around.Reviewer Rating
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Ed M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 3 2025
Carved in Epping Forest mature tree line parkland course with tight fa
Carved in Epping Forest mature tree line parkland course with tight fairways. So course management comes into play. Undulating hilly fairway with not many hazards what I could see? Fairway and greens were in good condition. The greens were quick with subtle brakes. Bunkers looked hard. Would recommend and at £15 mid-week great valveReviewer Rating
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Greg S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 11 2024
Really liked this public course, good challenge
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Howard S rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2024
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Greg S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 27 2024
Excellent course
Great course and staff. Greens and fairways in fantastic condition and definitely worth a visit.very good value for moneyReviewer Rating
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Charles F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 20 2023
apart from dog walkers its ok, course difficult despite having straight short, ground looks like ripple valley
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Paul D rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 5 2023
Value for money
This course is well worth a visit especially on a weekday afternoon. Some tees need a bit of attention. The fairways had a nice amount of grass on them just to give you a cushion under the ball. The greens are reasonably small but were in such good conditions and ran at a decent speed, Even though they are small they are also tricky to read and a 3 putt is always possible. At ?18 for a weekday afternoon you will not find better value for money anywhere else. The scorecard makes some of the holes look short and easy but this is not the case. Holes are tree lined but not too tight. Side slopes need to dealt with, especially after the dry spell of weather. Undulating but walkable. Well worth a visit, plot yourself around and you should have an enjoyable game with a decent score.Reviewer Rating
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Ian G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2023
Considering the lack of rain we have had, Chingford was in remarkably good condition. It's always tricky and never easy to score low - especially the relatively short par 4s of 4, 5 & 6.
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Howard S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 25 2023
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Mark P rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 25 2022
Great greens, slow pace
First visit and reasonably interesting layout. Course was in good condition especially the greens that were fast and true even with the recent wet weather. There were some slow players on the course that was frustrating but certainly good value for money.Reviewer Rating
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Andy W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 20 2022
A very nice course
Chingford is a very nice parkland course, especially for £10 after 2pm!!It's a great layout, tight & tree lined in places, which makes you think off the tee, plus a number of holes where you can open your shoulders (as per previous reviews look out for the dog walkers, they are clueless!)
The greens are in superb condition, couldn't comment on the 3 bunkers, I didn't go in one.
If I was being picky it is missing a few bunkers & one or two of the greens are a bit flat & featureless, but that's being really picky.
Overall a superb course, well laid out & in great condition.
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Scott D rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 21 2022
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Ian C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2022
Picturesque course in Epping Forest . Narrow fairways on many wholes with unforgiving forest lining the fairway on many holes . The short par4 6th is at a steep angle to the forest on the right and many balls end up in the forest . Lacking in bunkers ) only 3 on whole course )
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Ian C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2022
Picturesque course in Epping Forest . Narrow fairways on many wholes with unforgiving forest lining the fairway on many holes . The short par4 6th is at a steep angle to the forest on the right and many balls end up in the forest . Lacking in bunkers ) only 3 on whole course )
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Stuart W rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 1 2022
The course is in great condition
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Ray R rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 26 2022
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Howard S rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 11 2022
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Pay to play, reasonably priced, fair condition, greens good.Reviewer Rating
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Adam rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 6 2022
The staff must have been working hard as the course was good for scoring and greens ran well. Good value, some testing holes (I see you hole 10!) and friendly people.
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Bob C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 6 2022
Worth a visit
For a public course it is in a good standard, staff friendly and helpful.Reviewer Rating
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Vince D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 28 2022
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Tony B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 30 2021
Chingford GC - A great public, council owned course
For a council run and maintained course, Chingford is very well look after. There are dog walkers aplenty, but that doesn't distract from the course and I never once came across any droppings, so fair play to the dog owners. There are some good challenging holes and not 2 the same as there is a good mix around the 18 holes. For the time of year (November), the course was in pretty good condition. Lost a couple of balls, but that was down to poor shots rather than leaves on the ground. A couple of winter mat tee-boxes which is expected, but the remainder were ok. Fairways were in great condition and the greens were too. Off course there is a small clubhouse and pro-shop that sells the basic items. The bonus here is the attached cafe, which serves some great food and idrink and s very welcoming after the round and competitively priced. I'd return to Chingford in the summer to see how it plays then.Reviewer Rating
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Ash R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 14 2021
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John O rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 22 2021
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Howard S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 17 2021
Nice layout
?14 on a Monday very good value.Course was in fairly good condition but can always do with a bit more tic.Nice cafe on site for breakfast or lunch,people in the pro shop always friendlyReviewer Rating
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Liam London rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 4 2021
Great value
Having played this course a few times now I must admit I have been more impressed every time…First time the greens were okay but the last two they have been in excellent nick and the fairways seem to have improved as well.
Tight layout which prioritises well placed tee shots rather than distance which gives nice approaches into either raised or down hill greens
Greens are small as expected with parkland courses but this presents a good challenge, running fast too made putting difficult, particularly down hill
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John O rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 6 2021
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Rory P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 20 2021
Always good, slow greens today and hard to read but that’s my fault. Great value for money and will play again
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 100 Handicap: 27.3)
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 100 Handicap: 27.3)
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Chingford Golf Course Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Chingford Golf Course?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Chingford Golf Course?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Chingford Golf Course.
Is there a golf pro shop at Chingford Golf Course?
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 Chingford Golf Course?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Chingford Golf Course.
Can you hire buggies at Chingford Golf Course?
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 Chingford Golf Course?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Chingford Golf Course?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Chingford Golf Course?
Yes you can order food for dining at Chingford Golf Course
Is there accommodation at Chingford Golf Course?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Chingford Golf Course?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Chingford Golf Course for further details.
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