Bentley Golf Club
Course Information
Bentley Golf Club, Essex is an 18 hole, par 72 (6703 yard), private, parkland golf course designed by Alex Swan in 1972
18 holes | Par 72 | 6703 yards | Private | Parkland
Bentley Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Ongar Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9SS United Kingdom
Tel: 01277 373179
Golf Pro: Nick Garrett | Tel: 01277 373179
Website: https://www.bentleygolfclub.com/
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Bentley Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at Bentley 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 Bentley Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.2
AVERAGE RATING 4.2
(based on 113 reviews)
5 star
42
4 star
58
3 star
10
2 star
2
1 star
1
HIGHLY RATED
100%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Bentley Golf Club was established in 1972 and was designed by Alex Swan who has worked on a number of outstanding courses in the eastern region. The Course has attained a silver ranking in the HSBC Regional Course Rankings. The course is laid out over an undulating terrain that has a wealth of mature, mixed species trees with many water features. The golf course extends to 6,703 yards (par 72) from the white tees and comprises four par 3's, ten par 4's and four par 5's.
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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
James B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 4 2024
LOVELY FLAT COURSE
Excellent true greens and surrounds, lovely verdant fairways and long Par 4's. You need to think your way around this classic parkland course, but good scores are out there for the astute! It is also built on a reasonably level piece of land so a really nice walk with very little in the way of hills.Reviewer Rating
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Martin B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 13 2024
Very friendly a challenge at our level
Very friendly course, the catering staff were exceptional catering to our needs.Challenging course for our standard and th course was in very good order
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Antony B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 11 2024
Definitely worth a visit
Very nice course in good condition. Greens playing very well, although difficult to stay on unless coming in from high. Some difficult pin positions, and challenging fairways. Very good day of golf.Reviewer Rating
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Ray R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 29 2024
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Show moreMartyn A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 25 2023
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Show moreJohn M rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 18 2023
A great advert for golf
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Show moreMartin B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 10 2022
Marvellous
Very friendly club - course was challenging enough for our society. Excellent food and service- what more could we ask forReviewer Rating
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Show moreMark A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 28 2022
Very good course. Excellent condition also. not has hard as I thought it would be.
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Show moreSteven W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 25 2022
Tight course but good condition and very good breakfast ????
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Show moreJohn B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 2 2022
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Show moreDavid K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2021
Very good course
Good course in excellent condition - challenging without being too difficult for a high handicap layerReviewer Rating
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Show moreJason L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2021
Great Test
A very nice parkland course, plenty of interesting holes with some water. A very enjoyable round for £30.(Round played: May 2021 - Score: 95 Handicap: 10.3)
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Show moreMichael H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 1 2021
Twilight round midweek can't go wrong. Course in great nick greens running nicely. will be back to play again.
(Round played: May 2021 - Score: 83 Handicap: 10.7)
(Round played: May 2021 - Score: 83 Handicap: 10.7)
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Show moreKerstin W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 11 2021
Well maintained, challenging course
The maintenance of tees and greens, particularly around the clubhouse, is fantastic. I had wanted to play here for a number of years but I couldn't stretch to full membership, so finally got to play as a visitor. Plenty of directional challenges. The only downside is it looked like the course is susceptible to flooding as it was still waterlogged in places despite nearly 3 weeks of dry weather. Despite a disastrous round in terms of score, I'm looking forward to going back.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreAndrew B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 8 2021
Enjoyed more than was expecting to
Back 9 more challenging than first, in terms of keeping your score up, so make hay in the first 9!Reviewer Rating
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Show moreMartin B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 28 2021
Society returning after a long absence
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Show moreMike R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 1 2020
Very nice course
Nicely laid out members owned course. All in decent condition with just a few areas of wear. Plenty of water, ditches and dog legs to negotiate makes it a thinking mans course. The fairways Are pretty generous but are usually flanked by trees. The bunkers are well placed to catch you out and several of the greens are small which makes the aim important. Clubhouse is nothing special from the front but is pleasant inside and the catering was excellent.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreGraham/Colchester rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 24 2020
Worth a visit
I have not played the Bentley for 30 years until our society due to Covid had to postpone our 40th anniversary tour due to have been at Carnoustie . We did an Essex tour with our own homes as the base and played The Bentley twice . It is tough to play to your handicap at The Bentley but the challenge is food . The food after was very good both days . Club was friendly .Reviewer Rating
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Tony B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2020
Great course!!
Great course!! Lovely greens.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreNeel V rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 17 2020
Warm Welcome
A tight course, but very good condition, an incredibly warm welcome from staff and members.Thoroughly enjoyed the round, and would definitely return
(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 87 Handicap: 12.6)
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Show moreRichard M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 15 2020
Hidden Gem in Essex
Not any any comparison websites etc but take visitors after a certain time or day. Worth a visit.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreAli M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 29 2020
Greens like glass so good!!!
Great course cant wait to play again, my son loved it and I went as guest also. They dealt with the situations superbly and the club was pro was superb in the shop.(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 98 Handicap: 11.4)
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Show moreMichael H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 11 2020
one of the best courses in the area. greens in great conditions in summer as usual. No complaints...
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 85 Handicap: 12)
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 85 Handicap: 12)
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Show moreHarminder S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 24 2020
A good course in Essex
With the lockdown still in progress I'm not able to comment on the course facilities. The course was in good condition and looks well maintained. The greens had patches of brown which I thought would have been worked on during the lockdown. The perhaps damage from the adverse winter condition buts other course I have visited have really worked on their greens. This was a bit of a downer.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreAllan M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 20 2019
Needs attention and policing
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Show moreJim I rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 18 2019
Great spot
Attractive course with plenty of challenges, in great condition. Subtle green slopes to catch you out. Some greens a bit spongey after heavy downpour but greens and tee boxes both well looked after. Will no doubt have benefited from rains after a number of hot weeks. New clubhouse, apparently good food. Twilight price good.(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 99 Handicap: 23.2)
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Show moreGlenn A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 18 2019
Worthwhile a visit. Tight drives and a course you have to think your w
A good course you are a straight player. There is very little margin of error off the tees. Well thought out course.(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 98 Handicap: 18.4)
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Show moreKeith G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 17 2019
Excellent course very well presented
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Show moreBarry E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 12 2019
Greens superb, rolled out well. Quite narrows in places. Only slight downside was a few holes were packed together tightly. Good value £22 after 3pm on a Sunday (bit busy because of people taking advantage of this - typically £45 a round).
(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 87 Handicap: 12.7)
(Round played: Aug 2019 - Score: 87 Handicap: 12.7)
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Show moreMahendra P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 31 2019
AWESOME
Must play course fabulous greens, fairways and some stunning holesDefinitely coming back
Staff, members, food, drinks - Fantastic!!!
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Bentley Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Bentley Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Bentley Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Bentley Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Bentley 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 Bentley Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Bentley Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Bentley 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 Bentley Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Bentley Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Bentley Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Bentley Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Bentley Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Bentley Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Bentley Golf Club for further details.
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