The Essex Golf & Country Club
Course Information
The Essex Golf & Country Club, Essex is a 27 hole complex with the 18 hole, par 73 (6907 yard) County Course and 9 hole ar 68 (4380 yard) Garden Course. A public, parkland golf course.
27 holes | Par County Course 73; Garden Course 34 | County Course 6907; Garden Course 2200 yards | Public | Parkland
About The Essex Golf & Country Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS United Kingdom
Tel: 01787 22 44 66
Golf Pro: L Cocker
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££
Midweek Guide: £25.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £30.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Garden Course | Yellow 18 | 64 | 66 | 3782 | ||
| Garden Course | Red 18 | 62 | 61 | 3580 | ||
| Garden Course | Yellow | 32 | 33 | 1891 | ||
| Garden Course | Red | 31 | 32 | 1790 | ||
| County Course | White | 73 | 73.6 [129] | 7019 | ||
| County Course | Yellow | 73 | 71.8 [127] | 6629 | ||
| County Course | Red | 74 | 75 [127] | 6026 | ||
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3.85
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Paddy E rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 23 2024
Should not have been open
The course was totally waterlogged we should not have been let out on the course and we should have a credit for another round a total waste of money the state of the courseReviewer Rating
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Michael W rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 18 2021
Greens were terrible
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Matt B rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 19 2021
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Andy W rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 8 2018
The course was ok; The Essex does not have the atmosphere of a golf club, more like a hotel, get you and move you on, while making sure the drinks are overpriced, not a golf course that you are going to want to keep coming back to.
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Mark/loughton rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 21 2017
Not worth the money
Booked a 2 ball to check the course out to see if it was worth booking a 12 man golf break next spring. The website stated that the cost for a 2 ball was £45. I booked by phone because we wanted a buggy as well. When we arrived we were told the cost was £60 for a 2 ball. The buggy was £30 which is the same as Woburn charge!\The course layout is not bad and a reasonable test of golf at 6600 yds off the yellows. However the greens were appalling. They were bumpy, bare in patches, diseased and covered in worm casts. In mid-september all golf courses should have good greens but these were no better than temporary winter greens. There was very little definition between fairway and green. For tees read greens, as the same problems existed on those in terms of condition and it was difficult to find a flat area on any of them. If the course is in this condition in September, goodness knows what it will be like in a couple of months. The other issue we had was the fact that Tuesdays is ladies day which we were not told about at the time of booking otherwise we would have booked a later time but as the course was busy with the ladies we waited on every hole from the 6th. There are far better maintained courses within a half hour drive of this course and what they charge is simply not worth the money. Needless to say we will not be going for a golf break there\\Reviewer Rating
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Anthony S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 10 2020
OK course
The course was in good condition but is very flat & wide openReviewer Rating
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Adie W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 24 2019
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Kieron W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 16 2018
Good practice course, a fair test.
Frustrated that tee shots that run off fairways 1-2 yards can’t be found.
Greens a good pace, fairways lots of divot holes.
(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 47 Handicap: )
Frustrated that tee shots that run off fairways 1-2 yards can’t be found.
Greens a good pace, fairways lots of divot holes.
(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 47 Handicap: )
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Andrew B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 15 2018
some greens in poor condition
obviously weve had a long hot summer and we should give courses some slack but The Essex wasn't in good condition at all on a couple of greens in particular: they didn't look like greens at allOther than that it was ok
(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 102 Handicap: 20.2)
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Martin H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 21 2017
Whats going on with Greens!
This is a great place, facilities are spot on, course is very nice, long but good and challenging but not too hard.The problem is the Greens, I have played over 30 different courses this year and these greens are by far the worst. Some courses I have played have less sand in the bunkers! They have been spiked to the point they are just spike holes and sand with a little bit of green around them. Shame as it makes putting pointless its luck if they bobble in or wide.
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Matthew W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 27 2015
Stayed and played here. Whilst the course offers an intriguing set of challenges to some small greens, the facilities and hotel could use some work. Breakfast was an extra £5 for a full English, which was predominantly cold and not enough available for the guests. Rooms were basic. Functional...but could do with improvement
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Akira M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 9 2014
First time played par73 which was challenging. but most holes looks similar and no outstanding hole. overall a little bit untidy looking holes with water. good driving range
(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 87 Handicap: 13.5)
(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 87 Handicap: 13.5)
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Graeme B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 11 2010
Not a pleasant day. Signposting for golf reception not at all clear. Reception a mess - unsure whether it was a pro-shop, leisure club entrance or hotel lobby. to be fair the course was in very good shape (except for a huge amount of bunkers being GUR) but the club are just being far too greedy with the amount of people on the course. 4h 45mins for a two ball at 1pm on a Saturday! A complete joke that you had to wait to play every single shot. Beware before booking!
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Neil Griffiths rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 26 2025
Wet
Great course. Just really should not have been open as it was a mud bath… greens were fine thoughReviewer Rating
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Derek rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 29 2025
Great course but incredibly slow pace of play
Course was in great condition (fairways, bunkers, greens all very good), only affected by the impact of the large numbers of resident geese! But the pace of play was extremely slow, not clear why (quite a few players joining groups later in the round?).Reviewer Rating
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DJW rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 26 2023
Dull and over rated
Very flat, very long and unimaginative. Better courses nearby.Welcome from staff was very cold and in general the bar/restaurant very unwelcoming. Have to remember this is “country club” so better golf options out there welcoming of golfers and a nicer clubhouse ambience.
Over priced for the experience
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J Essex rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2022
Unimaginitive
First the good bits.. the course is well maintained, great fairways which are flanked by trees which punish wayward shots and the par threes are nice. The major issue is geographical.. being based a very flat former WW2 airfield (a small one still exists right next to it) it is dead flat and many of the holes present the exact same challenge. Straight drive, long approach, try and avoid the inevitable bunkers to the left and right of each green, putt on the largely flat greens.. repeat, repeat. . It's nice, but you do get tired of playing largely the same shots on each hole and you are often left wondering if more imagination could have been used years ago when they were laying out the course.. Nice, worth a visit, but not a gem.Reviewer Rating
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Simon R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 24 2021
Good course
A pretty good course although the greens on this occasion weren't great as being treated and very bobbly. Some nice challenging holes and a long course.(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 96 Handicap: 19.9)
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Richard S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 30 2021
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Andrew B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 8 2021
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Kerstin W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2020
Good course, always enjoy
Enjoyed the course. Weather was very hot.Staff were helpful. Not too many on the course on a wednesday afternoon.
Aeration of greens meant
(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 104 Handicap: 24.6)
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Danny S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 10 2020
(Round played: May 2020 - Score: 89 Handicap: 16.7)
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Nigel A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 19 2020
Great course very long and flat, fair bit of water in very good condition great to play winter and summer
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 102 Handicap: 26.3)
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 102 Handicap: 26.3)
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Derek M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2020
Nice
Nice course, played after 18:00hrs thinking you would get twilight fees eh no still £17 a round, no discounts for county card membership either.(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 46 Handicap: )
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Graham H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 7 2018
Lovely course
The Essex County Course is long and I mean long. If you're a straight long hitter, then this is the course for you. Unfortunately the recent scorching weather had ravaged at least 4 of the greens, making putting a challenge. Have played this course before when it was in much better condition. Hopefully it'll return to it's full glory in the Spring.(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 103 Handicap: 24.3)
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Duncan - Great Dunmow rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 12 2018
Needs attention
Long, flat course with water in play on most holes. Rough generally isnt too penal and fairways are wide, but there are strategic fairway bunkers scattered around. You need to hit driver on most holes or your second shot will be lengthy. A few dog legs mostly to the left so a good course for lefties. Not easy for a higher handicapper with a fade/slice though. Bunkers are bare, need more sand in them and a lot of the greens are bobbly, the most unrepaired pitchmarks ive ever come across, not sure why this is? Not the toughest course if you are a power hitter but a real slog if you are short off the tee. Can be quite slow pace of play some days. Decent winter course though. Holds up well in wet weather.Reviewer Rating
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Eddie A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 30 2018
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Graham rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 20 2018
Pleasant course
Considering how dry it has been thought the course was in good condition . Greens very true . I played when the course was empty and I was a little confused which way to walk to the next tee a couple of times . I am not a long hitter this was worried as course may be too long for me at 6900 yards . As weather has made the fairways so dry it did not feel long . Maybe a long course in the winter . I am considering joining as like the Garden course and thought in winter could do nine holes on the County Course and nine on the Garden .Reviewer Rating
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Norman L rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 16 2018
Ok
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John M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 5 2017
The course was in great condition with quick greens. The rough was tricky due to the fallen leaves.
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 101 Handicap: 26.8)
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 101 Handicap: 26.8)
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The Essex Golf & Country Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at The Essex Golf & Country Club?
Yes there is a driving range at The Essex Golf & Country Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at The Essex Golf & Country Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at The Essex Golf & Country Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at The Essex Golf & Country 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 The Essex Golf & Country Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at The Essex Golf & Country Club.
Can you hire buggies at The Essex Golf & Country 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 The Essex Golf & Country Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact The Essex Golf & Country Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at The Essex Golf & Country Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at The Essex Golf & Country Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at The Essex Golf & Country Club
Is there accommodation at The Essex Golf & Country Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at The Essex Golf & Country Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact The Essex Golf & Country Club for further details.
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