
The Heron Golf Club
Course Information
The unique 27 hole layout set in nearly 300 acres of undulating countryside combines three separate loops of 9 holes.
27 holes | Par 72 H&H | 6920 H&H (White Tees) yards | Private | Parkland
The Heron Golf Club Information

Address: Herongate, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3LW United Kingdom
Tel: 01277 811289
Website: https://www.heroncountryclub.uk/
Golf Club Facilities
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Price Guide: £££££
Midweek Guide: £30.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: Start from £35.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
Hawk/Vixen | White | 73 | 71 [123] | 6574 | ||
Hawk/Vixen | Yellow | 71 | 70 [124] | 6202 | ||
Hawk/Vixen | Yellow | 71 | 69 [124] | 6061 | ||
Hawk/Vixen | Red | 71 | 72 | 5489 | ||
Heron/Hawk | White | 72 | 73 [131] | 6825 | ||
Heron/Hawk | Yellow | 72 | 71 [130] | 6395 | ||
Heron/Hawk | Red | 73 | 73 [128] | 5652 | ||
Vixen/Heron | White | 71 | 72 [123] | 6562 | ||
Vixen/Heron | Yellow | 71 | 69 [124] | 6072 | ||
Vixen/Heron | Red | 72 | 72 [123] | 5479 | ||
The Heron Golf Club Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.83
AVERAGE RATING 3.6
(based on 852 reviews)
HIGHLY RATED
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: The Heron Golf Club lies mainly facing south and basks in the southern sunshine. The panoramic views over the Thames Valley and into Kent are truly magnificent. The three courses, Hawk, Heron and Vixen have been designed with spaciousness and nature in mind and have been blended into the established gently rolling landscape. Varying the mix of course can give some interesting combinations. Every hole is completely different offering its own individual beauty, interest and challenge.
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Reviewed Jun 26 2025
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Reviewed Jun 2 2025
Worth a visit
Great course, breakfast was great. Greens were a little fast.Varied holes and breathtaking layout, will br back to incorporate the 3rd set of 9 holes next time.
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Reviewed Jun 2 2025
Worth a visit
Great course, breakfast was great. Greens were a little fast.Varied holes and breathtaking layout, will br back to incorporate the 3rd set of 9 holes next time.
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Reviewed May 4 2025
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Reviewed Mar 21 2025
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Reviewed Mar 19 2025
Nice track, just drying out.
Really enjoyed our round. Fairways are generous and the greens are pretty good.Course is clearly recovering from some serious wet conditions. Greens fairly recently tined and sanded. Give it a few weeks and it'll be very good.
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Reviewed Jan 15 2025
Worth a visit
Course in very good condition. Although some fairways a bit soggy in places the greens in very good condition. Bunkers also very well maintained. Some tees playing off mats but even these were in good condition - your tees could be used without difficulty.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jan 9 2025
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Reviewed Nov 15 2024
Get condition
Great staff, very obliging. The course seems to have had a lot of money spent on it and it is still continuing. They are now improving drainage throughout the Heron and Hawk courses. Buggy?s are used all year round as the path goes throughout the course. One problem is that the card and Golfshake stroke index?s don't math on the 2nd Vixen and the 14th on the Heron course.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Oct 8 2024
Slow play
4 groups all started off ut the group in from of is (2) lost 4 holes and we played 9 holes 2,5hrs the guys behind us complained and the course pro came out on a buggy back 9 was quickerReviewer Rating
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Reviewed Sep 18 2024
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Reviewed Aug 6 2024
Heron Golf Club
Very good facilities well maintained course vast improvements in the last few yearsReviewer Rating
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Reviewed Aug 2 2024
Course in good condition
Nice course well looked after could do with a bit more sand in bunkers thoughReviewer Rating
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Reviewed Aug 2 2024
The course has got better too with lovely fairways, greens & tee boxes, good value at ?40 Mon- Thursday well worth a visit
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Reviewed Jul 17 2024
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Reviewed Jul 10 2024
Backat The Heron
The Chooseday Nomads - Eight of us descended on a miserable July day to return to formerly South Essex now The Heron Club. Playing the fantastic Heron and Hawk courses. Course was in vg condition and the greens were quick despite the deluge of rain. It was a tad expensive for mid-week at £32.50 but that's because we are used to paying around £25ish.Bacon rolls were ok but again a tad expensive as well as the coffee prices
Overall very enjoyable despite the rain and all golfers said they would return .
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Reviewed Jun 14 2024
Nice people boring golf
This is quite a long sloggy course.Not very pretty and the bunkers were dreadful.
The greens were not consistent.
If you like big open and long fairways this is for you.
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Reviewed May 19 2024
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Reviewed Jan 31 2024
Big changes since our last visit
From South Essex to The Heron - noticeable changes, big improvements, both on and off the course. Looking forward to a return trip when the course is drier to really give it a go.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jan 27 2024
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Reviewed Dec 22 2023
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Reviewed Nov 27 2023
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Reviewed Jul 6 2023
The Heron golf club
Formally South Essex, I haven’t played this course for quit a whilst and the facilities have changed a lot for the better and they have have done a grand job. The course was in very good condition in July the greens were superb which I have never seen them as fast and they run true.I did think the green fee price was a bit steep though.
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Reviewed May 15 2023
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Reviewed Apr 17 2023
too wet to be playable
played late on a saturday. nice enough course, open, greens in good condition, but everywhere other than greens very wet - ground was waterlogged most of the way round, a lot of unplayable lies. Course shouldn't have been open, or at least heavily discounted on green fees/warned when booking. Would avoid playing if it is like that through the winter, probably much better May onwards.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Apr 16 2023
Wet
Played here years ago and never seen course so wet... I believe it shouldn't have been open. However when dry it is a fantastic course with some of best greens in the area. Even on a wet course the greens were still rapid.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Apr 5 2023
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Reviewed Feb 14 2023
Solid course
This is a good course with a number of par 5s. The rough is fairly short with thicker parts. The course is fairly open so it invited the driver and some of the trees are quite open so if you find your hall, you can get a decent shot out. Greens were very Sandy so it slowed them down quite a lot. Unfortunately not all sanded equally, less sand and the green ran quite fast.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Feb 14 2023
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Reviewed Feb 13 2023
Mr Sam Samuel
So much potential here little bit ropey around the edgesReviewer Rating
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The Heron Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at The Heron Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at The Heron Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at The Heron Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at The Heron Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at The Heron 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 Heron Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at The Heron Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at The Heron Golf Club?
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 The Heron Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact The Heron Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at The Heron Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at The Heron Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at The Heron Golf Club
Is there accommodation at The Heron Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at The Heron Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact The Heron Golf Club for further details.
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