West Essex Golf Club
Course Information
A course of two distinctive halves, West Essex’s 6,385 yard championship parkland course provides 18 superb holes, playing to a par of 71. ‘The West’ is routed through the glorious Epping Forest.
18 holes | Par 71 | 6385 yards | Private | Parkland
West Essex Golf Club Information
Address: Bury Road, London, Essex, E4 7QL United Kingdom
Tel: 020 8529 7558
Golf Pro: Chris Baron | Tel: 020 8529 4367
Website: https://www.westessexgolfclub.co.uk
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Price Guide: ££££
Visitors are always welcome at West Essex Golf Club where we endeavour to provide a day out to remember. You will find the course provides an interesting challenge for golfers of all abilities and is available for guests to play at any time, apart from al
Midweek Guide: Summer Rates - £50 (£35 Twilight after 12pm) *
Weekend Guide: Summer Rates - £40 (Sundays only after 10am) *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| West Essex | White | 71 | 72 [127] | 6373 | ||
| West Essex | Yellow | 71 | 71 | 6102 | ||
| West Essex | White | 71 | 70 [123] | 6072 | ||
| West Essex | Red | 73 | 73 | 5553 | ||
| West Essex | Blue | 70 | 67 | 5508 | ||
West Essex Golf Club Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.3
AVERAGE RATING 4
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HIGHLY RATED
95%
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What the club says: The course is a real test of accuracy and power. The tree-lined front nice meanders through the forest, uphill and downhill, requiring accuracy and precision, while the back nine is flatter and longer, allowing you the opportunity to open your shoulders and let go. West Essex is also home to the smallest championship green in England, nicknamed ‘the Frying Pan’ by members, the 159-yard 5th is a short downhill par three where you are trying to land your ball on a green that measures just 14 yards. West Essex Golf Club has evolved dramatically over a century and now stands proud as one of the premier clubs in Essex. Located in North Chingford just ten minutes from the M25 and the North Circular Road. The undulating fairways and the superb greens present golfers of all levels with a challenging but fair test.
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Kenny F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 8 2025
Tricky, fun North London track
Course in very good condition if now very dry in places (how?) and some of the greens were very firm. Friendly members and staff in pro shop and bar.As it says on the website a game of two half's..the front nine very tight and strategic and the back nine more of an open up and hit driver.
Would definitely recommend if looking for an option in North London - tests all of your game but maybe not one for the hooker/slicer..
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Antony B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 2 2024
Nice course - worth a visit
1st time at this venue. Course in good condition considering the recent weather. Some standing water on the fairways and in a couple of,the bunkers. Bunkers compacted due to rain as well. Greens in very good condition and despite obvious evidence of recent work were running quite true in most instances. The hills provided some very scenic views , and would definitely play againReviewer Rating
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Robert M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 5 2024
Excellent setup here at West Essex. Played in Festival of Golf. Great event.
Wonderful views and some exceptional holes.
Wonderful views and some exceptional holes.
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James rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 29 2024
Slick greens
The course is a real contrast of two halves. The front 9 are tight, big elevation changes, framed by mature trees, where you have to think your way around and make sure you put your ball in the right place to get to the green. The back 9 is more open and longer and presents less natural challenges. It is expensive to play but worth it - particularly with a county card - but be warned... the excellent greens are incredibly fast. I have barely come across faster in the UK, and certainly not in Essex. A great day out, pricey (including the clubhouse etc) but very welcoming. An interesting, enjoyable challenge.Reviewer Rating
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G London rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 21 2023
Great condition for a course in February - will be back when the sun shines and the fairways have a burnt out colour - enjoyed it.
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Carl Taylor rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 20 2023
What amazing changes
I played West Essex golf club the other day having not played it in a long while. First of all the condition was first class, the greens were fantastic for this time of view. Since I last played they have made a lot of changes, a fantastic new Trackman range, some new hazards on the back 9 making it even more tricky that it was before. Finally they have spent a lot of money on the bar area, it looks brilliant and the food and drink was first class.Reviewer Rating
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Whitby, Hertfordshire rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 1 2022
Lovely Course in Great Condition
A very welcoming course, clubhouse and pro shop. Challenging course in great condition and immaculately turned outReviewer Rating
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Pete H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 16 2022
Great Conditions & Starts off very interestingly
We were lucky to play in excellent conditions & the course looked fabulous. Starts off very interestingly but once the back 9 is underway fairways get wider & had a little bit of that up & back feel. That said I enjoyed the views & the greens were fair.Reviewer Rating
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Ian P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 14 2022
Great condition
Nice course, fairways in great condition.Greens difficult to read for an amateur (28 handicap)! but good fun.
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Steve Devine rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 5 2022
Quality Course and facilities
Played here last week with my son. Course was in tip top condition and fairway grass short and lush. No weeds in sight and ongoing maintenance evident. Great smooth and fast greens some with tough slopes. (Try and stop your ball on the 4th if you can.)A new Range with Trackman shot info and a good putting green adjoining the terrace. Extensive lunch menu and bar choice. Thoroughly enjoyed my round. A tough course but you won’t lose too many balls playing here. Must be one of the best courses in Essex / East London situated in Chingford E4. M25 10 mins away.
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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 10 2022
Great Development
I am a member and played here the most this year. Development of practice and driving range means it is best club in north east London Essex border.Reviewer Rating
James L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 29 2021
Hidden gem.
The best golf course I've played in EssexReviewer Rating
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Rory P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 1 2021
Good course
Good corse, decent layout - greens were great even though it was wet! Great hospitality and good facilities(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 102 Handicap: 27.4)
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Suren S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 16 2021
AWESOME
warm welcoming staff at the pro shop and 19th hole. food is fantastic and the course is in trim condition.Reviewer Rating
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Harvey W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 17 2020
(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 81 Handicap: 6.1)
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Mohamed M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 4 2020
Hidden Gem in Essex
is one of the best decent Golf Course around Essex London. The clubhouse is superb and the management team including the pro at the pro shop is very helpful. The course is being maintained very well and it is worth the money to become part of the community there.Reviewer Rating
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Keith R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 9 2020
Played the day before club championship so was being prepare,Making true review unfair.Some fairways being watered as we went round (back 9) front 9 pretty brown, greens were very fast and pin positions difficult. Under normal conditions I think it's a golfers course
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Gregg G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 6 2020
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Derek R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 5 2020
This is a pretty course in the country side within the M25. The front 9 is a bit hilly. The fairways were a little dry but the greens were excellent.
(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 89 Handicap: 18.9)
(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 89 Handicap: 18.9)
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David N rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 16 2020
Treat in the Woods
Great course tucked away ini Epping Forest, lovely views and some beautiful holes(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 97 Handicap: )
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Norman J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 9 2019
Poor drainage
The course was very muddy and I was very disappointed with the condition of the course and not recommend playing in the winter and also the restaurant closed at 16.00 hrs so unable to have any food after our gameReviewer Rating
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Geoff Taylor rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 25 2019
Nice course
Played a week ago and course was in fantastic nick, greens were beautiful and very quick for this time of year. Rest of the course was very well kept. Very friendly club with a lovely modern clubhouse. Highly recommended.Reviewer Rating
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Antony B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 22 2019
Worth a vist
Nice course - tight fairways many of which bit untidy due to recent weather. Nice greens - would be deadly fast in summer. Quite hilly front 9 but definately worth a visit(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 94 Handicap: 18.2)
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Derek K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 30 2019
Very good value at £20 after 2pm weekdays. Well kept private course. Some of the tees go over the previous greens, which could cause delays if the course is busy. Not a problem when we played though.
(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 107 Handicap: 25.8)
(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 107 Handicap: 25.8)
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Richard S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 2 2019
Good challenging course
I played at West Essex as part of a golf society day. It is a nice looking course with some lovely vistas of London through the many trees. There are some interesting and challenging holes and the course is well kept, the bunkers especially so. We had good food in the clubhouse and the staff were helpful and friendly. We would go back again.(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 110 Handicap: 31)
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Henri P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 26 2019
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Gary P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 8 2019
Wonderful Scenery
Tight tree lined course with lightning quick greens. Course in good condition but pace of play was slow.(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 93 Handicap: 21.4)
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Paul W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 25 2019
What a lovely course
Every hole has a different challenge to be faced. No two are the same. Greens in great condition. Some fairways (on the back 9 especially) seem to be recovering from last years scorching, but nothing to spoil your round. It's quiet hilly so consider a buggy. The clubhouse is excellent and there are very clear signs that money is being invested in the course. The staff are very welcoming.(Round played: Apr 2019 - Score: 94 Handicap: 14.8)
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Graeme A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 21 2018
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Guy E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 20 2018
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West Essex Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at West Essex Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at West Essex Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at West Essex Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at West Essex Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at West Essex 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 West Essex Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at West Essex Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at West Essex 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 West Essex Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact West Essex Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at West Essex Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at West Essex Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at West Essex Golf Club
Is there accommodation at West Essex Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at West Essex Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact West Essex Golf Club for further details.
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