Colchester Golf Club Reviews & Information

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45 ratings & 33 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 1786 out of 2170.

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What the club says: The course consists of 18 holes designed by the 5 times Open Champion James Braid. It has a par of 70 with a length of 6,357 yards. There is no doubt it is one of the best Essex courses, situated just north of the town and five minutes from the A12. The fast running fairways lined with mature trees and firs provide a wonderful test of golf. The four par threes and two par fives mean scoring below 70 is more difficult than it might seem at first. Possibly the greatest threat to the unwary golfer comes in the form of tightly bunkered approaches to small subtly contoured greens.

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Reviewed Jan 19 2021 by Matt B - rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed Aug 15 2019 by Shaun M - rated 3 out of 5

Don't forget your Driver

Deceptively long course, if you don't hit long then second shots into the green are 180+. Not a bad thing as it tests your driving. Greens very well paced, ball rolls lovely. Fairways patchy but thats the same everywhere this time of year. Bunkers could do with some work. A number of holes you have to drive over the previous green, can hold up play.
We played twilight and the members refused to let a two ball through at any stage, sometimes we were on the tee with a four ball. Some work to be done here.
Staff very friendly, particularly the pro shop assistant. Bellisima.

(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 83 Handicap: 12.3)

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Reviewed Aug 4 2019 by John M - rated 3 out of 5

Very tidy and enjoyable venue

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Reviewed Mar 24 2019 by Colin B - rated 3 out of 5

Average

The Colchester golf course was not as well looked after as I thought it would be but still a quality course. We had to play off lots of temporary tees which is always disappointing but nobody?s fault I guess. The weather hasn?t been too bad up till now though.

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Reviewed Mar 12 2019 by Buster C - rated 4 out of 5

Nice course

Considering the amount of rain, the course is in good condition and played well

(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 87 Handicap: 17.2)

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Reviewed Sep 17 2018 by Michael G - rated 4 out of 5

Course playing nicely. If not a member highly encourage playing twighlight. Terrific greens.

(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 80 Handicap: 11.3)

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Reviewed Jun 4 2018 by Terry D - rated 4 out of 5

Great Course

Great Course and is in suburb condition.

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Reviewed Mar 27 2018 by Jack L - rated 5 out of 5

Great Course

Really great course, with friendly staff and great food!

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Reviewed Feb 24 2018 by Michael G - rated 5 out of 5

One of the best in Essex

Simply one of the best in the county. Not particularly long but very tricky set up. Wonderful greens. Tee boxes very tidy. Will be looking great when the weather improves. Definitely considering joining.

(Round played: Feb 2018 - Score: 83 Handicap: 11.3)

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Reviewed Sep 7 2017 by Kevin M - rated 5 out of 5

Lovely old Golf Course

Lovely true - fast greens. Some parts of the fairways were quite dry. The tee's are in great condition and the course was a delight to play.

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Reviewed Jun 30 2017 by Paul W - rated 5 out of 5

Marvellous Golf Course

Very well established course (1907). Definitely a thinkers course. There had been a deluge the night before but was still in fantastic condition. Greens were quick but true, fairways were running pretty well. Plenty of interesting holes. Staff were helpful and attentive.

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Reviewed Jun 9 2017 by Michael G - rated 5 out of 5

The best in Essex

Finally found a great course in Essex. Immaculate greens and tee boxes. Fairways decent, not sure the fairway yard ages were accurate. A difficult course that puts a premium on putting the ball in the right place.

(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 87 Handicap: 12.5)

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Reviewed Apr 21 2017 by Colchester - rated 4 out of 5

Outstanding course, best in the area by far. Good golf challenge and impressed by bar and food offered. We paid twilight fee of £25 after 3pm (£15 for 9 holes) which was great value and whizzed round. Perfect for after-work golf or slipping off early from the office. Just don't tell the boss!!

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Reviewed Apr 17 2017 by Andrew H - rated 4 out of 5

Course was in very good condition apart from a couple of patches on some greens .
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: 19.7)

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Reviewed Mar 26 2017 by Steve M - rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed Feb 18 2017 by Scott W - rated 2 out of 5

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Reviewed Feb 17 2017 by Micky D - rated 4 out of 5

Lovely course. Best greens in Colchester by far ! A true awesome golf course
(Round played: Feb 2017 - Score: 87 Handicap: 0)

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Reviewed Oct 11 2016 by Kyle A - rated 5 out of 5

Always a pleasure playing a round here. Avoid peak hours/heavy traffic and you will have a clear round.

(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 79 Handicap: 13.1)

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Reviewed Sep 25 2016 by Terry D - rated 5 out of 5

Very welcoming, booked online through TeeTime, front third of the course a little uneven, back the reminder is flat and fairly open, Greens in VG condition and the fairways can be be comfortably played off, no need for a Driver at all.

(Round played: Sep 2016 - Score: 88 Handicap: 19.6)

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Reviewed Sep 18 2016 by Steven B - rated 5 out of 5

(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 85 Handicap: )


(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 85 Handicap: )


(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 85 Handicap: )

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