The Rayleigh Club Golf Resort

3.5 479 reviews | Post Review | Website
Price Guide: ££££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Course Information

The Rayleigh Club Golf Resort, Essex is a 36 hole private, parkland complex with the 18 hole, par 72 (6616 yard) South Course and 18 hole, par 67 (4670 yard) East Course designed by Reg Plumbridge.

36 holes | Private | Parkland

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Visitors

Address: Hullbridge Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9QS United Kingdom

Tel: 01702 232377

Golf Pro: Aaron Quinn

Website: http://www.therayleighclub.com/

Golf Club Facilities

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Golf Shop

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Clubhouse

Bar

Dining

Function Room

Midweek Guide: Duke Course: £30.00 per round; Earl Course: £10.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: Duke Course: £40.00 per round; Earl Course: from £13.00 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.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: Duke Course: £30.00 per round; Earl Course: £10.00 per round *

Weekend Guide: Duke Course: £40.00 per round; Earl Course: from £13.00 per round *

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

Review Information

GOLFSHAKE RATING

3.53

AVERAGE RATING 3.7
(based on 479 reviews)

5 star

4 star

214

3 star

147

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1 star

HIGHLY RATED

93%

would play again or recommend

3.5

The Course

3.6

Course Conditions

3.6

Value For Money

3.8

Pace of Play

3.8

Facilities & Service

Hospitality

3.8

Practice Facilities

3.8

Food & Drink

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Rayleigh rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 7 2020

WORST EXPERIENCE EVER

Played here a little while back. I had booked as a change from my membership club at the time Crondon Park. We had been booked in for an afternoon round. When going into pay the young guy at the desk asked us for our handicap, we do not have an official handicap and that had not been mentioned when we booked. The young guy didn't believe us and contacted someone else by phone. After explaining that we hadn't been asked and what the person sounded like, he begrudgingly agreed to let us play! His attitude was terrible, I have never felt so unwelcome at a golf course before. The course is badly signed and the cut around the green was terrible. Probably the worst golf course in Essex. I recommend not to play there, they don't deserve your business.

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Rodney H rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Feb 25 2018

like everything else in england too pricey

Course prices have increased but quality hasnt , the earl course wasnt a bad course at £15 but now its gone up to £23 and it certainly doesnt warrant that kind of price , the greens are average and the fairways below average , i wouldnt be surpised if money from playing the earl was being used to manicure the Private course, whuch your average minion isnt even get a sniff of.

(Round played: Feb 2018 - Score: 102 Handicap: 24.2)

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Gary L rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 2 2017

OK

Short Course, but ok for a quick round when conditions are ok. Greens are small but ok and bunkers have a good covering of sand.

(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 84 Handicap: 17.8)

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Steve B rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 4 2017

Only based on the past few rounds this is my opinion.
Went and played 1/4/17 only to find a 15% increase in price even though playing on temp tees (not mats) so the 7th par 3 was playing at 87 yards, as well as other tee positions being too far onto what they might call a fairway but more like rough. So disappointing as this is my local and I usually enjoy this course.

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Neil A rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 21 2015

Played here over a year ago on a Sunday and green fees very reasonable
Turned up today they have increased the green fee to £20
Can't see any justification for increase course had rubbish littered all of the course
Fairway dug up for drainage and no repaired in a good way
I play three rivers for a lot less money good ball cleaners no par 5 but well worth £11 for a round
Think Rayleigh club need to clean up course and make it £20 pay and play very disapointed

(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 87 Handicap: 22.6)

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Philip E rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed May 31 2014

Played the East Course (formerly Earl course). Played quite a few times in the past and its a course you go to if you cant get on anywhere else and was always cheap. Now £20 weekends and too much. They try to justify it by saying the course it better than it was but the bunkers werent that full of sand, a few looked like they should be GUR. They have cut the long rough shorter but there isnt that much of an improvement on the course. They clearly focus their attention on the more lucrative longer course

(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 104 Handicap: 26.5)

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Mark P rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 8 2013

Now costing £15 for a midweek round at 4pm is a disappointment, used to be £6. Can play other, bigger courses for the same price. That said, the course is becoming in better condition, but not worthy of a £15 green fee.

(Round played: Aug 2013 - Score: 83 Handicap: 18.7)

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Anton P rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Jan 12 2013

Waterlogged but most courses are. Still a great course when dry

(Round played: Jan 2013 - Score: 80 Handicap: 12.7)

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Philip E rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 12 2012

Not really looked after as not the main course. Bunkers rock hard with not much sand. Owners tend to drive youngsters to a free hole and play, even if it holds you up.

(Round played: Aug 2012 - Score: 99 Handicap: 23.4)

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Dan P rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 6 2010

not a great course but not bad value for money

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Andrew B rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 30 2009

Not played the Duke course but have played the Earl. Earl; No tee signs, direction signs or distance markers. No map or picture guide of holes available. Most fairways okay, greens seem reasonable. A bit of effort to improve would make a lot of difference. The layout of the course does not lend itself to choosing to do either just the front or back nine holes during twilight or when pushed for time - some clubs the first and last hole on each nine is by the club house - not here. Not a difficult course though (just as well as I am not very good!).

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Gary L rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 28 2009

Not a good course, really only worth a quick knock around.

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Guy R rated 2.5 out of 5

Reviewed Mar 26 2022

Could do better

Cons: Greens bumpy, deep drainage channels (still) Pros; Tees and fairways good. Scenic and open

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Rodney H rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 24 2023

its ok

the course is ok , but prices are gradually rising , theres nothing else to say but ive got to finish with another 50 characters

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Kevin Bridgewater rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed May 8 2022

East Course

Played this course today, some positives but mainly negatives I’m afraid to say. First tee box has a net and metal pole in front of it that is very off putting. The greens on ALL holes were atrocious, not been rolled or cut and were very bumpy. Impossible to roll a decent putt. The fairways were also uncut as they were covered in daisys which take some time to regrow after cutting. Seems all the attention is given to the main course but they are still willing to take your money for a much less cared for course. Overall a disappointing day, best bit was the breakfast, that was spot on.

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