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.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6632 yards | Private | Parkland
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Address: Windmill Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1BX United Kingdom
Tel: 01799 522786
Golf Pro: Rob McNicholas | Tel: 01799 527728
Website: http://www.swgc.com
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Members only on Saturday
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.51
AVERAGE RATING 4.2
(based on 67 reviews)
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Gaggs rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 21 2014
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.
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Stephen S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 4 2024
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Bill Starr, Saffron Walden rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 15 2021
First class course, superb greens, it is on a hillside, overlooking the town and Audley End House, exceptional par 3 5th, always in perfect condition, the green staff are very helpful, be prepared for a long up hill par 5 3rd, after your round pay a visit to the clubhouse where the food is very good and a large selection of beers and other beverages.
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Paul W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 30 2019
Wonderful course
Course in great condition for the time of year. Very well maintained. Greens are not quick but very tricky to read. Hit it right and they run true.Fabulous views from several holes.
Lovely club house. Excellent starter.
Just a shame the kitchen doesn't open till 11. (Go to Mocha in the high street. Excellent breakfast there.)
(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 98 Handicap: 12.2)
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Al R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 10 2019
Sited on hilly ground on the outskirts of Saffron Walden this busy course has wonderful views and some challenging holes many influenced by the slopes. In good condition for Spring it was very well presented. Quite physical to play because of its contours, I?d recommend an electric trolley. The clubhouse is comfortable and welcoming.
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Matt H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 24 2017
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: )
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Colin A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 9 2013
Easy to find and very attractive club. The club house looks datedfrom the outside, but insde is very well appointed. The Pro was welcoming with some useful advice as well as a well stocked shop.
The course is quite undulating, and will certainly give you some exercise walking it, though this does lend itself to quite a few "blind" tee shots, though all of which had fairway marker posts to aim at. The greenkeepers are certainly doing a great job the greens were very fast, but a little difficult to get any thing to stop on, surrounded by challenging but fair bunkers.
I really enjoyed the round and would happily go back again.
(Round played: May 2013 - Score: 86 Handicap: 7.8)
The course is quite undulating, and will certainly give you some exercise walking it, though this does lend itself to quite a few "blind" tee shots, though all of which had fairway marker posts to aim at. The greenkeepers are certainly doing a great job the greens were very fast, but a little difficult to get any thing to stop on, surrounded by challenging but fair bunkers.
I really enjoyed the round and would happily go back again.
(Round played: May 2013 - Score: 86 Handicap: 7.8)
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Brian C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 30 2011
Fantastic course.
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Sam K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 27 2024
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Tom W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 28 2023
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 14 2023
The greens were in great condition, making it a bit challenging to score but still fair. The scenery was beautiful.
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J Essex rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2022
Long, tough and glass greens
We played a Mizuno Pairs comp here and the course is a beauty. Long, tough, well structured, great condition and errr, did I mention long? While some of the later holes are rather similar, it is certainly a class above most in Essex. It was in superb nick but the greens were extremely fast, even by true championship course standards, with the members on the day saying they had rarely seen them so rapid. In truth it made chipping and putting something of a lottery. Well worth a visitReviewer Rating
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James M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 30 2022
Challenging Course
First time playing here and was a bit of a challenge. Ball needs to be n the right place on the fairway to get a good score.Reviewer Rating
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Billy W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 25 2021
Great Course
Played for the 1st time yesterday and loved this club. Can see ahy the waiting list is so long. But wouldn't hesitate in recommending or going back. Greens are immaculate.Reviewer Rating
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Peter K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 29 2021
Superbly presented course in a lovely part of Essex.
The groundskeepers must be complemented fantastic course condition.Reviewer Rating
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