Saffron Walden Golf Club
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Saffron Walden Golf Club, Essex is an 18 hole, par 72 (6632 yard), private, parkland golf course.
Contact Information
Windmill Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BX United Kingdom
Tel: 01799 522786 | Fax: 01799 520313Website: http://www.swgc.com
Golf Pro: Rob McNicholas | Tel: 01799 527728
Contact/Secretary: Jonathan Dove GM
Tee Time Information
Price Guide: £££££* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Facilities & Visitor Information
Course Information: 18 holes | Par 72 | 6632 yards | Private | Parkland
Facilities: Driving range, Golf clubs for hire, Golf buggies for hire, Golf pro shop, Changing rooms, Golf clubhouse, Bar, Food available, Available for functions, golf course.
Visitors: Members only on Saturday
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Location: http://www.swgc.com/visitors_location.php
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Score Cards
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| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| SWGC | White | 72 | 72 | 6632 | ||
| SWGC | Yellow | 72 | 70 | 6364 | ||
| SWGC | yellow | 72 | 71 | 6364 | ||
| SWGC | Red | 72 | 74 | 5718 | ||
| SWGC | Yellow f9 | 37 | 37 | 3292 | ||
| SWGC | Yellow b9 | 35 | 35 | 3072 | ||
Saffron Walden Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.13
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4.13
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Breakdown Averages
4.25 ... Overall Rating
4.46 ... The Course
4.20 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.80 ... VFM
4.25 ... Overall Rating
4.46 ... The Course
4.20 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.80 ... VFM
Reviews
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Recent Reviews
48 ratings from Golfshake members - Ranked 1001 out of 1971.
HIGHLY RATED - 100% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Saffron Walden Golf Club is home to one of the finest parkland golf courses in East Anglia. Set in the picturesque surroundings of Audley End's famous mansion, the Club also boasts superb views over the town of Saffron Walden.
Most Helpful Review
We do suffer a few pretentious members at this course, but as time passes and younger members with healthier attitudes toward golf gain responsibility at the club, things have changed for the better. Most decent golf courses have issues with a few members... Don't believe that SWGC is anything like as stuffy or as unfriendly Royal St Georges or Sunningdale for example. Ok, the course isn't in the same league as those places, but there's no excuse for rudeness where-ever you choose to play. There is a thriving junior section, (boys and girls) and the Professionals, administrative and catering staff are all excellent. The course itself really has benefitted from a top notch Head Greenkeeper who has given us, (members) some of the best greens in East Anglia. The course isn't open to visitors on Saturday morning to 1pm and there is most often closure for Ladies on Tuesday mornings. The quietest day of the week is Thursday. Unfortunately breakfast isn't served, but there is a good menu served from 11am. The putting green is a bit dull, (by that I mean flat) but it is at least in the same excellent condition as the greens on the course. There is also a new chipping area which offers you a good variety of options to practice your short game. A full size driving range is also available along with 4 nets. I'd put this course on a level with the Old Course at Gog Magogs- interesting, undulating, excellent conditioning, well tree-lined and well designed, in that you'll have to use decent course management to get round somewhere near to your handicap. 
- Apr 21 2014
Golfshake Team Review
Solid golf course with excellent facilities and in immaculate condition.
Greens as pure as you like but very hard to read subtle breaks.
Some holes need to be thought about as driver is not the club but some holes do offer the chance to open up a bit.
Excellent par 3's with stunning views.
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 82 Handicap: )
- Mar 24 2017
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Golf Course Reviews for Saffron Walden Golf Club
32 reviews for Saffron Walden Golf Club sort by: Date | Review Rank | Rated High | Rated Low
Tony B rated 5 out of 5 - Jun 26 2018
- Jun 26 2018stunning course
Course was in excellent condition, greens immaculate and a tough test. £17 twighlight is excellent value for money & the groundsman is a top man he even took the time out to speak to me personally.
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 94 Handicap: 13.7)
Course was in excellent condition, greens immaculate and a tough test. £17 twighlight is excellent value for money & the groundsman is a top man he even took the time out to speak to me personally.
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 94 Handicap: 13.7)
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Antony B rated 4 out of 5 - Jun 13 2018
- Jun 13 2018Enjoyable & Welcoming course
Enjoyable days golf. Some interesting fairways and difficult to read greens. In good condition and welcoming members and staff
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 95 Handicap: 16.5)
Enjoyable days golf. Some interesting fairways and difficult to read greens. In good condition and welcoming members and staff
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 95 Handicap: 16.5)
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Alasdair R rated 4 out of 5 - May 5 2018
- May 5 2018Lovely course
A great setting with beautiful views of church and countryside. Hilly; an electric trolley is a real bonus. Excellent condition after so much rain. Greens good though a little variable on our day. The 17th - 18th ending is odd and a little disappointing.
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: 12)
A great setting with beautiful views of church and countryside. Hilly; an electric trolley is a real bonus. Excellent condition after so much rain. Greens good though a little variable on our day. The 17th - 18th ending is odd and a little disappointing.
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: 12)
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Tony B rated 5 out of 5 - Oct 2 2017
- Oct 2 2017Very nice course in top condition, with some stunning holes & views! Praise has to go the groundsman! Few new bunkers have been put in to adding to the quality of the course.
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 85 Handicap: 13.3)
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 85 Handicap: 13.3)
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James S rated 5 out of 5 - Jul 22 2017
- Jul 22 2017Lovely course
COBGS Society guest. Fantastic day and evening, managed to win nearest the pin on the 18th
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 99 Handicap: 26.2)
COBGS Society guest. Fantastic day and evening, managed to win nearest the pin on the 18th
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 99 Handicap: 26.2)
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Matt H rated 5 out of 5 - Mar 24 2017
- Mar 24 2017Solid golf course with excellent facilities and in immaculate condition.
Greens as pure as you like but very hard to read subtle breaks.
Some holes need to be thought about as driver is not the club but some holes do offer the chance to open up a bit.
Excellent par 3's with stunning views.
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 82 Handicap: )
Greens as pure as you like but very hard to read subtle breaks.
Some holes need to be thought about as driver is not the club but some holes do offer the chance to open up a bit.
Excellent par 3's with stunning views.
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 82 Handicap: )
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Andy F rated 4 out of 5 - Dec 25 2016
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Katie S rated 5 out of 5 - Oct 11 2016
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Jp M rated 4 out of 5 - Jul 11 2016
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Stephen S rated 5 out of 5 - Jun 6 2016
- Jun 6 2016The Walden course is of a very high standard and sets a challenge for both the low and high handicap golfer. The club house, staff and facilities are of an equally high standard. I would recommend a vsit to this course set on the outskirts of this historical market town.
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 95 Handicap: 21)
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 95 Handicap: 21)
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Rob M rated 5 out of 5 - Dec 7 2015
- Dec 7 2015Great winter track - dries really well....................................
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(Round played: Dec 2015 - Score: 87 Handicap: 16)
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(Round played: Dec 2015 - Score: 87 Handicap: 16)
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John P rated 5 out of 5 - Oct 1 2015
- Oct 1 2015I have played here twice and enjoyed the well maintained course, plenty of practice facilities to use prior to your round. greens in good condition and fast.
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Andy A rated 4 out of 5 - Aug 15 2015
- Aug 15 2015my golf did not match the course which was very nice as always
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 103 Handicap: 15.1)
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Phil M rated 4 out of 5 - Aug 8 2015
- Aug 8 2015Enjoyed this course very much. Looking forward to playing again soon
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 93 Handicap: 19.1)
(Round played: Aug 2015 - Score: 93 Handicap: 19.1)
Rob M rated 5 out of 5 - Jun 20 2015
- Jun 20 2015Too expensive for visitors and guests but classy course these days. Poor old George Osbourne is trying to manage inflation in the economy and this course has not helped.
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 90 Handicap: 16.8)
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 90 Handicap: 16.8)
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Peter W rated 3 out of 5 - Apr 30 2015
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(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 107 Handicap: 27.6)
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(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 107 Handicap: 27.6)
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Richard S rated 4 out of 5 - Apr 12 2015
- Apr 12 2015A beautiful course, and quite challenging. Course guide recommended because many of the tee shots are blind
(Round played: Feb 2015 - Score: 89 Handicap: 19.4)
(Round played: Feb 2015 - Score: 89 Handicap: 19.4)
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David P rated 4 out of 5 - Mar 14 2015
- Mar 14 2015(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 87 Handicap: 12.9)
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Charlie D rated 4 out of 5 - Mar 2 2015
- Mar 2 2015The course was great considering that here has been rain over the last 2 days also it was very windy 40 mph and the greens were very quick especially for winter. Clubhouse shut due to renovation which is being completed by the end of next week.
(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 82 Handicap: 8)
(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 82 Handicap: 8)
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Rob M rated 5 out of 5 - Feb 6 2015
- Feb 6 2015(Round played: Feb 2015 - Score: 84 Handicap: 17.7)
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