Wanstead Golf Club
Course Information
Wanstead Golf Club, Essex is an 18 hole, par 69 (6014 yard), private parkland golf course established in 1893.
18 holes | Par 69 | 6014 yds yards | Private | Parkland
Wanstead Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Overton Drive, Wanstead, Greater London, E11 2LW United Kingdom
Tel: 020 8989 3938
Golf Pro: David Hawkins | Tel: 020 8989 9876
Website: https://www.wansteadgolfclub.com
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Wanstead Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££££
Midweek Guide: £22 - £40 depending on time *
Weekend Guide: £40 PM only *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society 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.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Wanstead | White | 69 | 69 [125] | 5934 | ||
| Wanstead | Yellow | 69 | 69 [120] | 5765 | ||
| Wanstead | Red | 72 | 73 [136] | 5567 | ||
| Wanstead | Yellow F9 | 36 | 36 | 3272 | ||
| Wanstead | Yellow B9 | 33 | 33 | 2493 | ||
Wanstead Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Wanstead 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 Wanstead Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.48
AVERAGE RATING 3.6
(based on 97 reviews)
5 star
16
4 star
32
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4
1 star
3
RECOMMENDATIONS
88%
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What the club says: Wanstead Golf Club was established in 1893 and offers a warm welcome and a challenging 18 holes. The Course is set in beautiful parkland and has hosted many of the major events in the Essex County calendar and is the home of the prestigious Armitage Cup. You will need a handicap certificate and knowledge of golfing etiquette, but we guess you would expect that from a long established club! Ample Car parking or if travelling from the City only 5 minutes walk from Wanstead station on the Central Line
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Pete H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 22 2024
Great to return after 15 years to a course I’d forgotten how woody, lush & the 2 holes around the lake were. Greens were on the slowish side but rough very playable from & fairways good. Great to be back .
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Wayne R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 15 2024
Wet, But that's England
Had a great day in early March. Course is standing up well where alot of other courses are closed Wanstead has majority of holes in play with few temp tees and no temp greens.Reviewer Rating
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Wayne R rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 24 2023
Hidden gem of a course in east London. Really like the layout aside from the 4 holes jammed off to the other park entrance - abit samey. But an all round great course for the money.
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Wayne R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 23 2023
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Simon W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 2 2023
Enjoyable local course with good fast greens. Fairway is a bit hit and miss, feels a bit unkempt in parts.
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Mark P rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 2 2022
Tight course, perhaps too tight
The very friendly pro explained the oddness of the layout and didn’t quite believe until I experienced it. The first and last fairways crossing, the shleps between 1st/2nd, 5th/6th, 16/17/18, the overlaying fairways of 3rd/4th. Definitely some interesting holes but wouldn’t like to play when busy. Course very dry with grass struggling on nearly all fairways, greens in reasonable condition. Overpriced.Reviewer Rating
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Neil P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 14 2022
Fantastic course worth visiting
the course is in fantastic condition and will only get better throughout the season. looking forward to visiting Wanstead again soon,Reviewer Rating
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Franklyn S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 9 2021
The club has done a lot of work on and off the course the course is in the best condition that I have ever seen it in over the years rhat I have played it
(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.2)
(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.2)
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Franklyn S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 28 2021
Old Staple in Essex
They have spent a lot to improve the patio areas due to the recent pandemic regulations on social distancing and outside eating etc, the course has also benefitted from the recent rains(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 81 Handicap: 11.9)
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Chris A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 1 2021
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Franklyn S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 11 2020
An 18 hole golf course in easy reach of London with good travel connections the course has benefitted from the recent rain so is beginning to look a lot lusher than when I played it last.
(Round played: Oct 2020 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.3)
(Round played: Oct 2020 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.3)
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John D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 1 2020
Nice course on the Edge of Epping Forest
The greens were in very good condition and the fairways recently cut, We agreed as a society to play pick and place as there were some bare patches Holes 2-5 are a short walk away and up and down so rehearse the word FORE! Staff and members were very friendly and helpful. Hole 16 is a real poser!!Reviewer Rating
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Franklyn S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 2 2020
The course was in good condition and they are doing a lot of work to the course clearing bushes renewing the pathways etc, the playing surface was good especially around the fringes of the greens which was impressive as the last time I played the course it was a bit scrappy.
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 80 Handicap: 11.8)
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 80 Handicap: 11.8)
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Lyndon L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 17 2019
Really Nice Course
More difficult than I expected but great course. Greens were excellent but tough to read. The fairways were a bit hard and the undulations gave some inconsistent bounces.(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 109 Handicap: 24.2)
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Golfer An rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 9 2019
Not Bad
Played here September '19 .The course got more interesting as it went on .I wasn't that fussed about the front 9 but on the back 9 i thought the holes had more about them & were more interesting .
Fairly unusual layout in that the uninspiring holes 2 to 5 are in a separate area which is reached by walking along a residential road & then at the end of the round you play 2 holes around a pleasant, large lake & then walk along part of a cricket ground to get to 18 .These 2 lake holes 16 & 17 are good holes & the lake takes you buy surprise if you don't know about it as it is high up & not visible from the rest of the course .
Fairways were dry on the visit but then we haven't had a lot of rain this summer & the greens were recovering from maintenance but putted well.
The visitors car park is quite small & when we arrived there wasn't a space & the residential road didn't seem to have a nearby space but after about 10 minutes someone moved. I liked the feel & atmosphere of the clubhouse & it was pleasant sitting on the south facing patio out the back with a drink after the round by the putting & bowling green .
It's probably worth a knock here if you haven't played it before .
Kevin B.
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Oliver A rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 19 2019
very dry course today
The course was not in the best condition, very dry and the fairways were burnt and difficult to hit out of. Greens were in OK condition.(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 106 Handicap: 29.8)
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Andrew M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 3 2019
best round in years
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(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 80 Handicap: 15.3)
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Franklyn S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 10 2019
Atmospheric Friendly
I play this course on occasion as a guest of some members, on this occasion although the course is a parkland course you had to play it like a links due to the dry conditions and the greens was very hard to hold.(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 87 Handicap: 13.1)
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William E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 28 2019
Good track and very convenient for central london
Played on the bank holiday with a current member. It's a nice club and very convenient for anyone living in central London. Very reasonably priced membership as well I believe. The course itself is solid, if a little on the short side. Greens were very well kept and there are some challenging holes with tough tee shots, especially if you aren't 100% where all of the hazards are. A couple of the holes cross fairways etc, but that and the short length are obviously down to being in central london! Fairways were a little bare in parts but that's down to the scorching summer last year and lack of rain/recovery time.Reviewer Rating
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Shaun M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2019
Tricky course. Stuck up Members
Pricey course for what it is. No the longest around but tricky, definitely a thinking course. If you are out of place off the tee you have no chance of a par. Practice areas are all good.After golf we tried to take in the clubhouse, to which we were made to fell very uncomfortable. You can see why these types of golf clubs are going out of business with members like these. Told not to stand on a certain side of the bar, continuously asked if we were members, told to move outside because we had not got changed. Will not be going back.
(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 87 Handicap: 12.5)
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Miles F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 3 2018
good conditions considering its well into November. a couple of holes have winter tees but still in good condition. the course drains well so fairways were in good condition. greens very slow.
(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: )
(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: )
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Sean C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 1 2018
Very+nice+facility+with+brilliant+junior
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C Shah rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 26 2018
Best greens locally
I’m a member of local club. Wanstead’s greens were phenomenal and they can get them very quick. The clubhouse was friendly the pro David always helpful and good value too!If you haven’t played here it’s a tough but enjoyable place
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Eric-enno S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 20 2018
Fantastic course worth visiting
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Danny W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 20 2017
Always worth a round
Played many times. Is always in good condition. Worth playing when you can get a deal for around £20. Nice and friendly staff and a good club house and bar for the 19th.(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 88 Handicap: 15.1)
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Edward B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 11 2017
Nice course, friendly professionals
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Brenda S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 10 2017
Nice greens
No separate T's for ladies but you Par 5 instead of Par4 and your stroke changes. Decent long course for men you can use your driver - not too much trouble and the ball runs if you hit the fairway as not much grass - be friendly and give placing for fairways you need it
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Franklyn S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 23 2017
The course was in good condition and the pro was very helpful in sorting out my putter for me.
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 83 Handicap: 9.9)
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 83 Handicap: 9.9)
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Neil T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2017
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(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: 13.8)
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(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 90 Handicap: 13.8)
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Danny W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 23 2017
a few temp tee's which weren't in the best of condition. apart from that always worth a round here.
(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 91 Handicap: 13.7)
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Wanstead Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Wanstead Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Wanstead Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Wanstead Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Wanstead Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Wanstead 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 Wanstead Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Wanstead Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Wanstead 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 Wanstead Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Wanstead Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Wanstead Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Wanstead Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Wanstead Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Wanstead Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Wanstead Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Wanstead Golf Club for further details.
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