Thorndon Park Golf Club
Course Information
Thorndon Park Golf Club, Essex is an 18 hole, par 71 (6512 yard), private, parkland golf course designed by Harry Shapland Colt in 1920.
18 holes | Par 71 | 6512 yards | Private | Parkland
Thorndon Park Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Ingrave Road Ingrave, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RH United Kingdom
Tel: 01277 810345
Golf Pro: Stephen Cole | Tel: 01277 810736
Website: https://www.thorndonparkgolfclub.com
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££££
Visitors after 1.30pm Sunday only
Midweek Guide: £90.00 per round, £105.00 per day *
Weekend Guide: £90.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Thorndon Park | White | 71 | 71 [126] | 6511 | ||
| Thorndon Park | Yellow | 71 | 70 [124] | 6251 | ||
| Thorndon Park | Yellow | 71 | 70 [124] | 6214 | ||
| Thorndon Park | Red | 73 | 73 | 5608 | ||
Thorndon Park Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Thorndon Park 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 Thorndon Park Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.19
AVERAGE RATING 4.2
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HIGHLY RATED
98%
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What the club says: The course, opened in 1920, boasts lush fairways surrounded by woodland, well-drained soil and subtly undulating greens. Individual challenging holes gently wind through the ancient woods dating back to the 13th Century. As you play the final hole of the 6512-yard course, the magnificence of the Palladian Thorndon Hall, site of the old clubhouse, comes into view.
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P sheridan rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 4 2025
Thorndon Park
Played in Essex seniors Match against Thorndon Park. Unseasonally dry weather meant we had pick and place on patchy fairways . Bunkers ,Tee boxes and greens were outstanding . The feeling was that this club and its members really care about Thorndon and it was a privilege to play the course.Reviewer Rating
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Peter H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 28 2024
Great course and club
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 24 2024
It’s like the Augusta of Essex. So well maintained, as green as any course you can find in the UK. Surrounded by ancient woodland combined with a challenging round of golf, it was a standout for me in 2023.
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Ollie B rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 3 2023
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Antony B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 21 2023
Very nice course - worth a visit
Course in great condition although the greens were extremely slow. Bunkers very well maintained, fairways in good condition, tee boxes level and not cut up with divots.Well worth a visir
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Steve rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 8 2022
Played here in September for my friends birthday
Served a lovely breakfast by friendly staff off to the pro shop welcomed by very helpful staff
The course layout is fantastic and was in good condition after a fair bit of rain I believe the course is over 100 years old what a great experience to play on we will definitely be going back the price was £95 each which might put a few off but you get what you pay for I suppose ????
Served a lovely breakfast by friendly staff off to the pro shop welcomed by very helpful staff
The course layout is fantastic and was in good condition after a fair bit of rain I believe the course is over 100 years old what a great experience to play on we will definitely be going back the price was £95 each which might put a few off but you get what you pay for I suppose ????
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Paul W rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 24 2022
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Danny S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 6 2021
(Round played: Jul 2021 - Score: 93 Handicap: 16.2)
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Peter C rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2021
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Taunton rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 13 2021
Rough!
Ridiculous rough, not visitor friendly (no signs to show where next tee is), groundsmen strimming next to the green you are putting on and visitors have to park on rough ground, as members have the tarmac. Greens are super fast.Reviewer Rating
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Steve B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 23 2021
The course is good but the rough is very high at the moment and they've left a collar around the bunkers which is unnecessary
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 86 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 86 Handicap: )
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Michael H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 1 2021
always great to get a game in at thorndon. Everything always in great condition and a great layout...
(Round played: May 2021 - Score: 87 Handicap: 10.6)
(Round played: May 2021 - Score: 87 Handicap: 10.6)
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Mark L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 27 2021
Thorndon Park
I played this course in a match play knock out competition at the end of May, everyone was very helpful including my competitor, the course was in outstanding condition with a superb lay out. This club as an old school feel about the place but I found it refreshing. Essex golf courses are not the best but this had a Surrey feel to it. I look forward to be able to play it again. Note as it was a competition I did not play a green fee but I would pay more than the average price to play it.Reviewer Rating
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Perry G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 26 2021
Faultless
Visited for the first time on a society. Every meal we had was top notch ! The staff in every department were eager to please . Despite heavy rain for weeks, the course played fantastically well, greens ran true, fairways still firm. Very picturesque and some holes were seriously tough. Definitely be visiting again. Thank you ThorndonReviewer Rating
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Mark L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2021
Thorndon Park
I played this course in a match play knock out competition at the end of May, everyone was very helpful including my competitor, the course was in outstanding condition with a superb lay out. This club as an old school feel about the place but I found it refreshing. Essex golf courses are not the best but this had a Surrey feel to it. I look forward to be able to play it again. Note as it was a competition I did not play a green fee but I would pay more than the average price to play it.Reviewer Rating
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Danny S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 10 2020
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 87 Handicap: 17.8)
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Giles B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 30 2020
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Pepi B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 22 2020
Worth the visit
This is a member only course and the visitor price is reflected in this - ?50 with county card, so not the cheapest deal. The course does live up to the billing and is well looked after with lovely greens in particular. The catering and service was very good and there was plenty of space on the patio given the requirement for social distancing. A well organised course with a fair challenge to please all golfers.Reviewer Rating
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Al R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 11 2020
Excellent course
Thorndon is a lovely course in a beautiful setting with no disappointing holes, and surely the best course in Essex. The fairways have taken a beating over the dry summer and preferred lies would not have been inappropriate on some. The greens were good. Played during COVID restrictions, the clubhouse was OOB and an interview meeting closed the drinks service by the time we got in.Reviewer Rating
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Michael H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 3 2020
Always nice to get a round over at thorndon despite the downpour. conditions always great, greens running so true
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 89 Handicap: 11.1)
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 89 Handicap: 11.1)
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Michael P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 23 2019
Essex?s Finest
Wet underfoot but excellent greens and set in stunning countryside with the backdrop of Thorndon Hall.Reviewer Rating
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Chelmsford rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 13 2019
The golfers????????
Played this course during the development stage last year and it was abysmal, however a group of three of us returned this year to play again, the course is in good condition and the layout good though I wouldn’t say it’s worth the money they charge compared to other also good courses in the area, the club house is the joke of the place, the decor looks like it hasn’t changed from the seventies, and for three guys that run their own businesses that like to meet up and play golf we were told no mobile phones or electronic devices in the club house, only on the golf course, (but also please avoid slow play at all times would be on a sign somewhere I would imagine!) anyway my review would be good course massively over charged, with an out of date clubhouse with no atmosphere and wouldn’t returnReviewer Rating
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Kevin M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 22 2018
The once great course
I had been wanting to play Thorndon Park golf club for a number of years and after having recently played it I wish I hadn't bothered, the greens were abysmal, the fairways atrocious and they are carrying out major works on the course. probably the most over rated course I have ever played and whoever does these course ratings you see in some of the magazines etc. obviously aren't playing them.(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 89 Handicap: 13.4)
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Luke P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 16 2018
Great course condition for this time of year, particularly the greens. Disappointing to be told to put my phone away in the clubhouse when I was sitting by myself sending a few emails.
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Ed C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 10 2018
best course in Essex
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Michael H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 4 2018
Pleasure to play here, lots of standing water due to snow and heavy rain. But greens exceptional for time of year.
(Round played: Dec 2017 - Score: 82 Handicap: 10.7)
(Round played: Dec 2017 - Score: 82 Handicap: 10.7)
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Andy F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 29 2017
We played this course with our society. It's always been a favourite. Not overly long but with interesting holes. The only downside was that some of the bunkers didn't have much sand and were rock hard.
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Duncan F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 23 2017
Fantastic find
Finally played this course which is very close. Has been highly praised by friends, and I can see why. Lovely place to play, and friendly off course. Decent facilities in clubhouse but shame is no longer in the grand house next door ! VFM with the county card.Reviewer Rating
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Antony B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 10 2017
Very fast greens, bunkers disappointing - hard compacted sand, but very enjoyable course to play. Shame they do not produce a stroke saver booklet which would really help visiting players.
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 103 Handicap: 18.8)
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 103 Handicap: 18.8)
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Peter H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 3 2017
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Thorndon Park Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Thorndon Park Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Thorndon Park Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Thorndon Park Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Thorndon Park 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 Thorndon Park Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Thorndon Park Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Thorndon Park 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 Thorndon Park Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Thorndon Park Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Thorndon Park Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Thorndon Park Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Thorndon Park Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Thorndon Park Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Thorndon Park Golf Club for further details.
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