The Notleys Golf Club
Course Information
The Notleys Golf Club, Essex is an 18 hole, par 72 (6127 yard), public, parkland golf course established in 1997.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6127 yards | Public |
The Notleys Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: The Green, White Notley, Witham, Essex, CM8 1RG United Kingdom
Tel: 01376 329328
Golf Pro: Mr David Bugg | Tel: 01376 329328
Website: https://www.notleysgolfclub.co.uk
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The Notleys Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at The Notleys 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 The Notleys Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.09
AVERAGE RATING 3.5
(based on 170 reviews)
5 star
28
4 star
56
3 star
62
2 star
17
1 star
6
RECOMMENDATIONS
92%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: The Notleys 18 hole course winds back and forth across the river Brain. With strategically placed bunkers and water hazards making for a great challenging game. It is a beautiful, 18 hole, undulating course with natural water hazards from the River Brain.
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Clive S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 3 2024
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John B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 14 2024
Rough and Ready
A challenging course that is very rough around the edges.Many of the holes feel the same. They are often drive down to a stream and hit back the other side or they are drive over some type of hazard about 100 yards away and then play straight on.
So the challenge is fine to start with but then becomes a bit tiresome and monotonous.
The course condition was okay especially as the cost of the round was pretty cheap.
Biggest issues with course were overgrown bunkers with no sand and the fairways consisted of as much weed as they did grass.
The staff in the clubhouse were very friendly but again the vicinity of it was pretty shabby and in need of TLC.
Overall the course was tough physically and mentally and this wasn’t helped by the fact it could be better maintained.
But for the cost it did the job although it is the sort of place you might want to pay extra for a buggy.
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Show moreDavid S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 9 2024
The brain valley experience
This a course that requires a lot of energy and thought.Over a river several times and greens that require a different aproach plan.
We enjoyed the the variety of terrain as it made each hole different.
Not long but challenging must be fit and take your time lovely views.
We will be comming back, members we met were friendly and helpful very nice welcome inthe clubhouse.
Also has footgolf and crazy golf
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Patrick C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 8 2024
Decent
Great value for money, condition could do with a lot of work but the course has a good design/LayoutReviewer Rating
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Alan B rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 7 2024
It's a hilly course, would advise taking a buggy, greens in excellent condition although slow, friendly staff,
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Show moreAshley M rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 1 2024
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Show moreThea Rietveld rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 15 2023
The course is in a valley, so lots of hills. The river Brain makes it challenging. We enjoyed our round very much coming from a country where most courses are flat ( The Netherlands).\The hospitality is heart warming. Very nice staff!
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Show moreMike W rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 28 2023
The fairways needed a cut and the greens were very bobbly. The location means several of the holes are very similar, down to the river, lay up, back up to the green. The up and down meant it was a tiring one for the older golfer. The astroturf cart paths were deadly after overnight rain, two of our party slipped and fell on them. Need a bit of investment.
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Show moreLee G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 23 2023
Even though it raining the whole round making the course more tricky we had fun. Fairways and green have improved massively since we played there last.
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Show moreJim I rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 26 2023
Tired
Really needs some investment, esp. the paths, plus some aiming markers would help visitors. A tap somewhere on the course would be handy during 30 degree rounds!Reviewer Rating
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Show moreDavid S rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 2 2022
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The course is very playable, and the fairways and greens are as good as ever. A lot of rough has been cut shorter which opened up the fairways. Work is in progress on the bunkers. This valley course has always been attracted me but the layout and especially the very good prices bring me back. very friendly club house and good driving rangeReviewer Rating
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Show moreStuart A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 8 2022
hilly for essex
Challenging course with 8 holes where crossing the river brain needs a good drive or layup to avoid getting the ball in the riverReviewer Rating
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Show morePatrick C rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 7 2022
Practice
This course should only be used to shake the cobwebs off. The course is poor quality which is really sad. It could be so much better if more care was taken for the course.Staff are friendly, groups of members took a while to let me through.
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Show moreRyan C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 5 2022
(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 92 Handicap: )
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Show moreAnthony S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 17 2021
Good+course+to+play+but+very+long
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Peter R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 2 2021
Good Course
Good course. Greens need a bit of attention. Some tee boxes need attention also.(Round played: Jul 2021 - Score: 105 Handicap: 28)
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Show moreSamuel Y rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 13 2021
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Show moreStuart A rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 18 2021
ditches are challenging
Interesting course up and down hills of the River Brain valley. Ditches and streams are in challenging positions on several holes. Course condition on 17th June was not very good and looks as if it is poorly maintained and being left to deteriorate. Greens were ok but slow and a bit bumpy. 16th tee had no grass and set up to tee off from mat. All bunkers were just mud - no sand.(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 110 Handicap: 32.8)
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Show moreColin P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 17 2021
Needs TLC
Club house and surrounding looking a bit run down. We played on grass cutting day and the grass obviously had been very long so lots of big chucks of cut grass on the fairways. Greens in reasonable condition but not very fast.Given the amount of money paid it was good value
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 86 Handicap: 16.6)
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Show moreNigel M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 11 2021
Little Gem
Great little course, needs some TLC but worth a try. £14.50 a round well worth a shot.Clubhouse terrific, staff a delight.
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 99 Handicap: 16.3)
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Show morePatrick C rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 1 2021
Call to book not online
If you are new to golf or just want to get out and don't care, this will do a job. If you are working on your game, then maybe give this a miss.Greens are slow and in bad shape. Bunkers have stones and grass/weeds growing in them. Tee boxes are in bad shape and the fairways aren't well maintained. It was possible to lose the balls in the fairway in parts.
Pace of play for a bank holiday was a snails pace but the weather explained it, the members didn't let us play through even though they held us up on every shot. We then let a 2 ball through and they weren't getting through either that I saw.
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Show moreMartin H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 28 2021
Presently surprised. Seen some bad reviews but I really liked it. For the price it is good and worth a round. Holes are interesting not just straight up and down holes like some other courses and reasonable price. Its not in tip top condition but for the price is good. Other courses like Benton Hall charging £50 a round is a joke. Try it for yourself.
(Round played: May 2021 - Score: 87 Handicap: 16.5)
(Round played: May 2021 - Score: 87 Handicap: 16.5)
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Show moreNoel W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2020
scruffy
tees and greens not the best, could be much better with relatively little effort/investment(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 86 Handicap: 15.3)
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Show moreStuart A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 29 2020
Crossing the River Brain
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Show moreShaun W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 10 2020
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Show moreColin P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 27 2020
Given the hot weather and lack of rain the fairways were green. Greens ok but spoilt by crows digging for worms
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 88 Handicap: 17.6)
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 88 Handicap: 17.6)
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David E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 27 2020
Varied and joyful course
Played over a joyous sunny afternoon interesting course with no two consecutive holes the same, doglegs, water hazards sloped greens a good test and reasonably priced for a weekend.Good facilities and a fair test of ability, thoroughly enjoyed and will return
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Show moreMatthew O rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 14 2020
Not in brilliant condition but they are clearly working hard to improve the course and all facilities. Decent value for money - non-member walked on for £13.50, twilight. Setting is very nice, greens need more work. Not a long course - opportunity to get a really good score if you play well.
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 87 Handicap: 16.3)
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 87 Handicap: 16.3)
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Show moreKen E rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 18 2020
Second time around!
The greenkeepers are protecting the course at the moment by not cutting the fairways but the layout if thus course goes back and across a local stream creating a valley feel to the golfBetter for knowing as you don't always need the druver off the tee. Great value combined with a associate card. Ask for Mr Bugg who will be happy to give one to you.
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Show moreAlisdair T rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 16 2019
No fuss, local community course. V welcoming. Interesting lay out making use of a river valley. T Boxes and greens need some work
(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 88 Handicap: 19)
(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 88 Handicap: 19)
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The Notleys Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at The Notleys Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at The Notleys Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at The Notleys Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at The Notleys 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 The Notleys Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at The Notleys Golf Club.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at The Notleys Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact The Notleys Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at The Notleys Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at The Notleys Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at The Notleys Golf Club
Is there accommodation at The Notleys Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at The Notleys Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact The Notleys Golf Club for further details.
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