Playgolf Colchester
Course Information
Playgolf Colchester, Essex is a 27 hole complex with the 18 hole par 70 (5895 yard) course and the 9 hole Academy course. Redesigned by Jonathon Gaunt, it is a public, parkland golf course.
27 holes | Par 70 | 5895 yards | Public | Parkland
About Playgolf Colchester
Golf Club Overview
Address: Bakers Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4AU United Kingdom
Tel: 01206 843333
Golf Pro: Sarah Hawes & Nick Arter
Website: https://playgolfcolchester.com/
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Playgolf Colchester and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££
Midweek Guide: £22.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £30.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| 18 Hole course | White | 70 | 68 [129] | 5836 | ||
| 18 Hole course | Holes1-6x3 | 69 | 67 | 5649 | ||
| 18 Hole course | Yellow | 70 | 67 [125] | 5614 | ||
| 18 Hole course | Red | 70 | 71 [124] | 5309 | ||
Playgolf Colchester Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.3
AVERAGE RATING 3.5
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5 star
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4 star
58
3 star
59
2 star
14
1 star
6
HIGHLY RATED
93%
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What the club says: Playgolf Colchester was formerly known as Lexden Wood Golf Club. The main course 18 hole course was redesigned and redeveloped in the winter of 2006/ spring 2007, at a cost of £1m by Jonathon Gaunt, course architect. He has added another 1000yds in distance to the previous layout, adding new greens and tees as well as reconstructing and adding nearly 80 new bunkers. The greens are USGA specification so provide great consistency all year round, and the large teeing areas enable us to provide all year play without the need for winter mats.
With the river Colne running through the course and also some spectacular views the Colne valley and the nearby picturesque village of West Bergholt
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Michael L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 21 2025
Improving
New owners have invested a large chunk of money into the course with improved greens, tees and bunkers. New menus make the restaurant a much better destination to eat. Along with crazy golf, footgolf, driving range with Trackman & a gym, Lexden Wood is well on its way to becoming the best course in Colchester. For those of you that haven’t visited in a while it’s well worth another chanceReviewer Rating
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Essex rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 5 2025
Poor
Some good holes but the course is in need of and injection of TLC and a lot of money spent all of the tees were shocking greens not much better would I play the course again not a chanceReviewer Rating
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Michael L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2025
New owners
The course welcomed new owners in January 2025. They have spent a substantial amount of money to upgrade the course. Results are starting to show although there is still some way to go. If you haven''t visited for a while I would certainly advise you to give it another tryReviewer Rating
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William B rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 17 2025
Work in progress
Course has an interesting layout & u can see the work What's going on, all bunkers are being redesigned, fairways are good, some greens need tlc, but tee boxes aren't great. However having said all that, give it a year & it should be an above average course. Keep up the good work improving it. The clubhouse, food & staff all greatReviewer Rating
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Robert G rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 20 2024
Down hill
Condition of the course has gone down hill some tee boxes were very rough greens in poor condition played here beginning of the year and it was in really good condition. ThanksReviewer Rating
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Clive S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 16 2024
Poor stewardship
Poorly maintained greens and fairways and even worse both coffee machines were brokenReviewer Rating
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Neil M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 27 2024
In poor condition especially the bunkers and the length of the rough
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Graham Colchester rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2024
Needs to be better
I am hoping the course will improve. It has been a hard winter and so wet . I am a member and I will not renew my membership if things do not improve. The fairways are like rough with buttercups and dandelions in them . Greens are not bad but IMO better a month ago ..Reviewer Rating
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Andy D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 2 2024
A local course. Rounds are very reasonable for what you get. Excellent range. There does seem to be some improvement work going on and there has been some noticeable improvement in the greens.
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Andy D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 2 2024
A local course. Rounds are very reasonable for what you get. Excellent range. There does seem to be some improvement work going on and there has been some noticeable improvement in the greens.
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Paul E rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 30 2023
Tight course
Now called Lexden Woods, the course is very challenging with tight, narrow fairways and unforgiving rough. Though not particularly long, you certainly have to be straight with your shots and think your way around. Given the amount of rain which has fallen recently, the course was still playable, with temporary tee boxes. The greens were surprisingly good. Will certainly return once the weather improves.Reviewer Rating
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Graham / Colchester rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 24 2023
Work being done
I am a member at this course and the new owners doing a great deal of work . If coming to play the course please bear that in mind . They are doing a good job . To rectify the bunkers is a major project and many are GUR . I think it is a clever lay out as it is not reach for the driver and let it rip .Reviewer Rating
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Pieter U rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2023
Confusing Tees
Nice length and challenging course. Finding way to the next Tee isn't well signed. Distance markers not obvious.Reviewer Rating
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Nicholas W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 3 2022
really like this course but would be better if the greens were looked after. they were in a bad condition and i know weather has been difficult but have played all through summer and these are the worse i have come across
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Andrew C rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 18 2022
Like the variation in holes .due to current climate Was dry .
Let down by lack/quality of sand in Bunkers ..even tho I didn't go in one
Food and service great
Let down by lack/quality of sand in Bunkers ..even tho I didn't go in one
Food and service great
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Steve A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 16 2022
Pretty good
Quite a good course overall, fairly open and tricky in some places, loads of bunkers and the pins were in awkward places in very quick greensReviewer Rating
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Danny S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 6 2021
(Round played: Apr 2021 - Score: 88 Handicap: 16.6)
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Chris L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 4 2021
Good pay and play
Played evenings and early mornings. Well maintained course. Good for a beginner like me.(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 99 Handicap: 34.3)
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Malcolm C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 25 2021
Tight challenging short course, need to think about your shots.
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Tom, Chelmsford rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 21 2020
Played here earlier in September 2020, never played the course before and was a bit sceptical of the 'Play Golf' franchise (not sure why). Was pleasantly surprised, excellent facilities and the course played exceptionally well compared to others in Essex at this time of year. Greens were easily some of the best I've played on after some of the weather we have had recently, fairways were a bit dry but the rough was well maintained. Challenging short course, with lots of walking and views across Essex (if you can forgive the A12). Will be going back and considering becoming a member at this course.
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Danny S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 10 2020
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(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 86 Handicap: 19.5)
(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 86 Handicap: 19.5)
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Dave H rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 1 2020
Needs work
The bunkers have large stones, the greens could do with some work.All I. All a challenging course
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Martin S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 19 2020
Greens not great, people need to start repairing pitch marks would help, but still a bit patchy, some bunkers are perfect others are very stoney. Fairways in good condition played ok considering the weather we've had, but compared to a few other courses I've recently played nowhere near as good. Staff and facilities are very good and the shop is well sticked and very friendly staff.
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Stephen P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 15 2019
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Steve A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 20 2019
Great course
A good winter course with good facilities , plenty of variation with hills and flat hole with some water to contend with.(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 93 Handicap: 18.8)
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Harry P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 12 2019
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(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 98 Handicap: 0)
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Mark S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 28 2019
Challenging Course
Excellent course in fantastic condition, tricky in parts a course you definitely have to think your way around. The facilities here are amazing with a lovely bar area with friendly staff. The driving range is nice and there is also an American Golf shop onsite. There are also lots for the family here as there’s an adventure golf course for the kids and also a foot golf and academy course.(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 87 Handicap: 19.6)
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Ashley Wilks rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 19 2019
Let's be honest!
Firstly, the overriding feeling you get as you walk around the facilities is one of a profit oriented feeling. Almost as if loyal golf members have dropped lower down the pecking order, behind a family of 4 that want to play "mini-golf" and have a meal.This leads into my next point/observation. If you want turn up as a golfer, to practice or play you are cast aside to pave the way for a more fashionable clientele. From my own personal experience you cannot use the great driving range on the weekend between 11am-16:00pm because the "mini-golf" is open and of health and safety concerns! Which screams poor planning of where its located and poor construction!
This club used to be somewhere people wanted to play, now its a place that drives members out and looks only to strengthen its bank balance.
GOLFERS SPEND YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE!
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Wayne S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 3 2019
Enjoyable but slow
Good compact course with excellent facilities. Very slow competition play in front of us that needed to be managed better. One temp tee which on the website said they would never need. Greens quick, bunkers okraReviewer Rating
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Andy T rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 24 2018
Lexden Wood Play golf Monday Club
One of our TMC club tournaments. Enjoyable if a tad cold. Course in reasonable condition and surprising fo this time of year, greens were very fast and different from the practice facilities(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 95 Handicap: 19.2)
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Playgolf Colchester Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Playgolf Colchester?
Yes there is a driving range at Playgolf Colchester which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Playgolf Colchester?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Playgolf Colchester.
Is there a golf pro shop at Playgolf Colchester?
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 Playgolf Colchester?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Playgolf Colchester.
Can you hire buggies at Playgolf Colchester?
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 Playgolf Colchester?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Playgolf Colchester prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Playgolf Colchester?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Playgolf Colchester?
Yes you can order food for dining at Playgolf Colchester
Is there accommodation at Playgolf Colchester?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Playgolf Colchester?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Playgolf Colchester for further details.
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