Thorndon Park Golf Club
Price Guide: £££££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £90.00 per round, £105.00 per day *
Weekend Guide: £90.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Visitor Information
Visitors after 1.30pm Sunday only
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
Contact Information
Address: Ingrave Road Ingrave, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3RH United Kingdom
Tel: 01277 810345
Golf Pro: Stephen Cole | Tel: 01277 810736
Website: http://www.thorndonparkgolfclub.com
Nearby
 | Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood) from 310 reviewsDistance 1.25 miles |
 | Warley Park Golf Club from 207 reviews Distance 1.48 miles |
 | South Essex Golf Club from 784 reviews Distance 1.63 miles |
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Thorndon Park Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.51
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4.51
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Average Ratings
4.22 ... Overall Rating
4.51 ... The Course
3.53 ... Course Cond.
3.95 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.59 ... VFM
4.22 ... Overall Rating
4.51 ... The Course
3.53 ... Course Cond.
3.95 ... Facilities/Serv.
3.59 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
3.95 ... Pace of play
3.58 ... Hospitality.
3.06 ... Prac. Facil.
3.59 ... Food + Drink
3.95 ... Pace of play
3.58 ... Hospitality.
3.06 ... Prac. Facil.
3.59 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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60 ratings & 49 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 333 out of 2183.
HIGHLY RATED - 98% would play again or recommend
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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.
Golf Course Reviews for Thorndon Park Golf Club
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The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
Reviewed Sep 6 2021 by Danny S - rated 5 out of 5 (Round played: Jul 2021 - Score: 93 Handicap: 16.2)
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Reviewed Jul 24 2021 by Peter C - rated 2 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jul 13 2021 by Taunton - rated 3 out of 5 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.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jun 23 2021 by Steve B - rated 4 out of 5 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: )
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Reviewed Jun 1 2021 by Michael H - rated 5 out of 5 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)
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Reviewed May 27 2021 by Mark L - rated 5 out of 5 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.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed May 26 2021 by Perry G - rated 5 out of 5 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 ThorndonCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed May 25 2021 by Mark L - rated 5 out of 5 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.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Aug 10 2020 by Danny S - rated 5 out of 5 (Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 87 Handicap: 17.8)
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Reviewed Jul 22 2020 by Pepi B - rated 4 out of 5 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.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jul 11 2020 by Al R - rated 4 out of 5 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.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jul 3 2020 by Michael H - rated 5 out of 5 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)
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Reviewed Oct 23 2019 by Michael P - rated 4 out of 5 Essex?s Finest
Wet underfoot but excellent greens and set in stunning countryside with the backdrop of Thorndon Hall.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed May 13 2019 by Chelmsford - rated 1 out of 5 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 returnCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Aug 22 2018 by Kevin M - rated 1 out of 5 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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Reviewed Feb 16 2018 by Luke P - rated 4 out of 5 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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Reviewed Jan 10 2018 by Ed C - rated 5 out of 5 best course in Essex
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Reviewed Jan 4 2018 by Michael H - rated 5 out of 5 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)
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Reviewed Jun 29 2017 by Andy F - rated 4 out of 5 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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