East Sussex National Golf Club

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Address: Little Horsted, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5ES United Kingdom

Tel: 01825 880088

Golf Pro: S MacLennan | Tel: 01825 880256

Website: http://www.eastsussexnational.co.uk

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With 104 rooms beautifully perched overlooking the two championship golf courses, the hotel has been a fantastic addition to a world-renowned golf destination.

Midweek Guide: Summer £50.00 per round Winter £35.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: Summer: £60.00 per round Winter:£45.00 per round *

• Societies Accepted to Play
• Society Deals Available

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: Summer £50.00 per round Winter £35.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: Summer: £60.00 per round Winter:£45.00 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Review Information

What the club says: Both our championship courses were designed by Robert E Cupp, one of Jack Nicklaus’s course architects. The East Course was specifically designed with championship golf in mind. Measuring 7138 yards from the gold tees, this is a formidable test of golf. Unlike the West, the East has two loops of nine holes bringing you back to the Clubhouse after each nine. The West Course was formally known as ‘The Members Course’,and is often regarded as the more scenic of the two courses, but is certainly tighter and more undulating. Surprisingly at 7154 yards it is slightly longer than the East.

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James C rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 22 2023

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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 13 2023

The two courses are both in great condition and offer a fair challenge. The variety of holes is great and the setting is beautiful. Good price for the package we got.Great setting and a fair challenge.

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Marek L rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 28 2023

Good condition considering

No trolleys, damp in places but no standing water. All Bunkers GUR. Advised that tricky in rough and as soon as ball dropped in there it was difficult to find. Very tufty rough. Tees in good condition and greens need a cut but the rain has caused growth and all green v slow.

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Jon P rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 16 2022

The hotel complex is large and modern. My room was very comfortable and had the best shower I have ever had in any hotel - hot and very powerful! Also, had Sky Sports channels in the room too - an unusual bonus.
The golf courses were both unfortunately really wet, (despite two glorious days of sunshine and 15 degree temperatures in November) so my feet were soaking despite waterproof shoes, after just a couple of holes.
The food for the main evening meal was quite basic - and just warm rather than hot. Breakfast however, was excellent, with huge amount of choice.
I'd certainly return but probably not so late in the year.

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Tony Ellis rated 1.5 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 3 2022

Beware if you run a society day there. Apart from the East course which unfortunately had suffered with persistent rain you had to stay on the path with your trollies, walk to the ball and return. This was unfortunate but acceptable. The real challenge came when two of your players went down with COVID and were unable to play on the day due to there own wellbeing and others. Made this information known to the Club who said they would deal with it, unfortunately because I had paid upfront I was expecting to receive some monies back as we had given notice of more than 48hours. When I asked on the day for a refund they told me that I couldn't get my money back, basically the COVID pair should of turned up and played. They insisted that as a good will gesture I could have the monies as a credit behind the bar or credit towards another society day at East Sussex National. To say I was unhappy off was an understatement. So be warned make sure everyone turns up even if they are ill in bed or dead. On another note they were quite happy for me to bring extra people on the day if I had space and to take the extra money, they just don't want to give you any back.

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Paul Craddock rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 22 2022

Played East and West, not especially impressed with the East, made more annoying by having to stick to buggy paths only (although appreciate was wet) Played West course next day in glorious sunshine and walked with a trolley. What a treat, a truly magnificent golf course , great greens and mix of holes. Hotel accommodation was good, but public areas were soulless, bar prices extortionate. Food was ok. Got to breakfast 15 mins after opening and everything was cold !!! Receptionist very friendly and helpful

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Graham T rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 8 2022

Great courses, not so great accommodation.

Two great courses, greens were immaculate and pretty difficult. Golf staff were friendly and helpful. Hotel accommodation is dated, food was okay but bedroom quilts were awful, shower overflowed and one member of evening bar staff was rude and obnoxious.

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Vic F rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 6 2022

Challenging but fair

We played both courses and each was in very good condition. The staff of the golf centre and the hotel were all most helpful and friendly and the rooms were very comfortable and spacious. All the food was excellent.

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James S rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 13 2022

Recovering from course maintenance

Played the West Course at ESN 3 days after it re-opened following course maintenance. Found it to be in far better condition than anticipated with greens running relatively true apart fro the odd bobble. Obviously take a couple of weeks to recover fully, but nevertheless in a good playable condition.

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Mike J rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 20 2022

Trying to be something it’s not

I’ve played at ESN many times and enjoy the courses but it’s clinging onto the fact it hosted some European tour events 30 years ago and still thinking they can charge £££ for average condition golf courses however today I encountered rules I thought were long gone in golf. I arrived with my 14 year old daughter who is now showing an interest in golf so I thought we’d go to the range at ESN and maybe use the excellent practice facilities. I went into the pro shop to buy a token and was looked up and down and told I had to be wearing proper golf attire to use the range?! I was wearing a t-shirt and golf shorts but apparently for ESN that’s not good enough. When I asked why I was told ‘that’s the rules’ in a way that’s suggests that’s common practice for any driving range. I’ve played golf all over the world at some excellent venues and NEVER heard of that. I played at Gleneagles last week and used the range whilst wearing a similar outfit and they couldn’t have been more friendly yet this time pot dinosaur of a club doesn’t want to promote golf as a fun, relaxed sport for everyone, it wants to think this is still the 1970s and we should all be wearing plus 4’s and jackets. Such a shame I wasn’t allowed to practice with my daughter. I will never go back.

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Paul William A rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 1 2022

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I played the West today after enjoying the East course yesterday. I preferred the West and can see why it's the Members course. Both courses are similar in length and style but the West is more of a test, narrower, more trees, holes are bit more interesting and you feel it's just a slightly better course. Good drives are required on certain holes in order to keep your ball.

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Paul William A rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 1 2022

East

Course in good condition, really enjoyed the 16th over the water. This is a stadium style course and impressive.

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Ralph P rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 25 2022

Both courses in excellent nick. Greens good. Hotel also excellent with decent service and comparatively quiet. Nice room with good view. Always enjoy playing here.

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Andrew D rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 6 2022

Always a pleasure playing ESN GC, went out as 2 ball around 3:30 and had the course to ourselves until the last few holes. Sand in bunkers a little inconsistent but greens and fairways ok. very enjoyable

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Franklyn S rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 19 2022

Haven't played at this venue in many years but it was great to reacquaint myself with the course and the location the greens and course in general was still showing signs of the early season maintenance work that was carried out after the winter months

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