Colchester Golf Club
Course Information
Colchester Golf Club is an 18 hole, par 70 (6357 yards) private, parkland golf course designed by James Braid.
18 holes | Par 70 | 6357 yards | Private | Parkland
Colchester Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: 21 Braiswick, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5AU United Kingdom
Tel: 01206 853396
Golf Pro: Mark Baker & Chris Cutchie | Tel: 01206 853920
Website: https://www.colchestergolfclub.com
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Colchester Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££££
Midweek Guide: £45.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £50.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Colchester Golf Club | White | 70 | 71 [127] | 6320 | ||
| Colchester Golf Club | Yellow | 69 | 70 [123] | 6052 | ||
| Colchester Golf Club | Purple L | 73 | 75 [128] | 5824 | ||
| Colchester Golf Club | Purple | 69 | 69 [119] | 5824 | ||
| Colchester Golf Club | Red | 73 | 74 [127] | 5718 | ||
| Colchester Golf Club | White F9 | 36 | 36 | 3236 | ||
| Colchester Golf Club | Yellow B9 | 34 | 34 | 2968 | ||
Colchester Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Colchester Golf Club. Explore detailed insights on the golf course, including course conditions, value for money, and pace of play from the latest reviews and feedback in 2025. The Golfshake independent reviews also cover important factors like facilities & service, hospitality, practice facilities, and food & drink. Access the latest, unbiased reviews to help you make an informed decision about your next round at Colchester Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.97
AVERAGE RATING 4.1
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HIGHLY RATED
97%
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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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Antony B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 31 2025
Challenging course
I am a member of CGC and find it a very challenging course. The green staff do a great job maintaining it.Reviewer Rating
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John G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 24 2025
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Antony B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 27 2024
Colchester golf course is a very nice course. The course was in great condition,the greens were in lovely condition and bunkers were raked and not many with footprints left. The clubhouse is nice and staff polite. Booking in was easy and the shop was nicely stocked.
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Bill rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 29 2024
Average challenge
The course is well maintained, the greens usually in super condition, its not hugely difficult but you are guaranteed a decent round. Will you be enthralled, find anything unique, play any particularly memorable holes? Not really. It is a typical high end members club - woe betide you wear the wrong socks or your shirt is untucked - but the course itself, while in good condition, will probably not have you desperate to come back.Reviewer Rating
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Paul W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 24 2024
Very nice
Course is still recovering from this years drenching. Fairways were a bit fluffy, rough was very tough to get out of. All excusable. Greens rolled ok but some had recently been tined so a bit bumpy. BUT, this is a quality layout, and I'm sure will be in great nick again soon.Some very long par 4's given the conditions. Only one of our group of 38 made handicap! (And we're not hackers by any means.)
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Pete H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 22 2023
Bit dissapointted TBF.very flat & open. Plenty of bunkers & well placed trees but not the Braid I was expecting. Just thought it would be more interesting. Ground probably needs more recovery time but cant fault the welcome. Glad we played it tho
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Stephen P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 4 2022
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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 9 2021
Excellent fairways
Great condition, excellent fairways, lovely greens & fairways.Reviewer Rating
Martin G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 25 2021
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Robert C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 21 2021
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Matt B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 19 2021
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Shaun M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2019
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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John M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 4 2019
Very tidy and enjoyable venue
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Colin B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 24 2019
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.Reviewer Rating
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Buster C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 12 2019
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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Michael G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 17 2018
Course playing nicely. If not a member highly encourage playing twighlight. Terrific greens.
(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 80 Handicap: 11.3)
(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 80 Handicap: 11.3)
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Terry D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2018
Great Course
Great Course and is in suburb condition.Reviewer Rating
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Jack L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 27 2018
Great Course
Really great course, with friendly staff and great food!Reviewer Rating
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Michael G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 24 2018
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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Kevin M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 7 2017
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.Reviewer Rating
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Paul W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 30 2017
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.Reviewer Rating
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Michael G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 9 2017
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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Colchester rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 21 2017
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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Andrew H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 17 2017
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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Steve M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 26 2017
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Scott W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 18 2017
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Micky D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 17 2017
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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Kyle A rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 11 2016
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)
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 79 Handicap: 13.1)
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Terry D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 25 2016
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)
(Round played: Sep 2016 - Score: 88 Handicap: 19.6)
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Steven B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 18 2016
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 85 Handicap: )
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 85 Handicap: )
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Colchester Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Colchester Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Colchester Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Colchester Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Colchester Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Colchester 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 Colchester Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Colchester Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Colchester 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 Colchester Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Colchester Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Colchester Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Colchester Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Colchester Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Colchester Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Colchester Golf Club for further details.
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