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
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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
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- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
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Midweek Guide: Summer Rates - £50 (£35 Twilight after 12pm) *
Weekend Guide: Summer Rates - £40 (Sundays only after 10am) *
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Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.4
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AVERAGE RATING 4
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Peter Gardner, Elm Park rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 17 2017
Considering this is ranked as the "4th Best course in Essex" I was far from impressed. There were far too many temporary tees and most of the tees were very uneven. There was 3 fairways where there was surface water and far too many bald patches and heavy mud considering only a short downpour the day before. Also the signage for the next tees were very unclear and there was no indication of playing from temporary tees. Surely to be rated that high it should be in good condition all seasons there are "lesser" courses around that play better all year round..
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Kevin S rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 13 2015
For a course that's voted top 4 in Essex the course wasn't in great shape. Wasn't able to get breakfast at 9:30 as bar was shut. Greens had not been whipped which was disappointing and the course was so so wet. Drainage is very poor albeit we've had a bit of rain but courses I've played in the top ten ( Chelmsford, toothill, canonsbrook etc) are a lot firmer under foot. I will go back but not until the weather improves.
(Round played: Dec 2015 - Score: 81 Handicap: 7.9)
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Gary O rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 2 2015
A bit disappointed with this course to be honest. Played here on a society day and that was the general consensus as well. Course is very cramped in places, with a number of tee shots being placed over previous greens. Conditioning wasn't great. Some of the tee boxes were in a terrible state, with grass the length of rough. Fairways were bare in places with numerous divots. Greens were slow, although generally true. Some of the borrows were very subtle. Clubhouse is decent and food was good. Holes 4 and 6 were very good.
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 86 Handicap: 13.7)
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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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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 game
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Steve W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 21 2017
Enjoyable round, course having a lot of work done on it and have seen it in better condition before but still enjoyed.
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 87 Handicap: 19.6)
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Jim I rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 21 2016
Good facilities, quite hilly, new buggies. Apparently can be very wet, but dry for us and greens rolling fast. Could do with some more maintenance, mainly filling up drainage works where ground has settled. Will visit again.
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 103 Handicap: 27.5)
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John C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2016
Course in good condition. Front 9 tight and back 9 more open. Small greens
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 106 Handicap: 18.6)
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Mark J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 9 2015
the course is vary challenging with some tight fairways but with some vary picturess views
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 88 Handicap: 12.3)
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