Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood)
Course Information
The Brentwood Golf Centre, known as Hartswood Golf Course, Essex is an 18 hole par 70 (6196 yard), public, parkland golf course established in 1920.
18 holes | Par 70 | 6196 yards | Public | Parkland
About Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood)
Golf Club Overview
Address: 27 Hartswood Rd, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5AE United Kingdom
Tel: 01277 214830
Website: https://www.hartswoodgolfclub.co.uk/
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood) and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££
Midweek Guide: £15.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £20.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- 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.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| hartswood | White | 70 | 70.1 [125] | 6091 | ||
| hartswood | Yellow | 70 | 68.5 [120] | 5750 | ||
| hartswood | Red | 70 | 71.5 [130] | 5268 | ||
Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood) Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.58
AVERAGE RATING 3.6
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5 star
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2 star
40
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HIGHLY RATED
97%
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What the club says: A 6,196 yard par 70 course, Brentwood Golf Centre is located in a beautiful parkland setting offering an exciting, attractive landscape for all levels of play. On site you will find changing rooms, toilets and showers. An excellent golf shop is available offering the latest range of equipment and clothing for all golfers, plus golf tuition and advice is always on hand.
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Ian A rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 4 2025
£15 for twilight is a bargain. Decent condition too compared to others in the area which charge twice the amount
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Derek K rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 29 2025
You get what you pay for.
Played this course in late August 2025. The fairways aren't irrigated so they were very dry and hard with vicious uneven bounces on occasion. The tee boxes were in poor condition, bare and often so hard it was virtually impossible to get a tee in. The greens were generally okay, but very slow as the grass had been left to grow too long. there were a couple of greens however in very poor condition. This course is very wooded and there were a lot of leaves on the course (also a lot of trees which have been allowed to overhang the fairways meaning shots are often blocked). Finding the ball amongst the leaves on the fairways was a challenge at times. A lot of this could be put down to the very dry Summer, but other courses seem to be managing this better.This course is relatively cheap to play (?25 mid-week senior) but other courses in Essex, such as Chingford and Stapleford Abbots, are cheaper and considerably better maintained.
Being a public course within a larger sporting and recreation area it was a longish way from the car park to the pro shop and there are no bar facilities (even the toilets are in a separate area). There are some practice facilities however.
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Ricky V rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 17 2025
course in very poor condition
first time i have played this course .Needs a lot of work greens were very bad tee boxes need work not worth £36 i payedReviewer Rating
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Daryl C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2025
Lovely course
Played tgis for years. Very mature, challenging for average golfers.Great value and great shape for public course
Only gripe is sometimes greens are bit shakey
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David E rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 11 2025
Played many times here and always found the course quite challenging but very enjoyable
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David E rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 11 2025
Played many times here and always found the course quite challenging but very enjoyable
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Lyndon L rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 16 2025
Excellent Course
This is a really excellent course and especially so as it is a council run course.Greens and T-boxes are great and the course layout superb.
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Jamie P rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2025
Perfect greens
Been playing here since I was a kid. Progressively got better and better. Played on Saturday and the greens were excellent. It's clear money is being spent. Great pro shop also.Reviewer Rating
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Chris T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 29 2025
Excellent Condition
The course was in an excellent condition, the ground staff must work extremely hard to keep this public course to such a high standard. The 4th green had a small bare patch which was unfortunately on the line of my putt, but apart from that I found no issuesReviewer Rating
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Martin J rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 28 2025
Shorter cause in woodland, requiring accuracy.
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Malcolm L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 20 2025
Well maintained
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Stuart A rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 12 2025
Fine day at a beautiful course
Lovely tree lined course especially in the summer when the ground is firm.The course can be too soft in winter
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Ron P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 25 2025
Corse is in very good condition apart from bare patches on various greens , cannot use clubhouse unless your a member .
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Ron P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 25 2025
Corse is in very good condition apart from bare patches on various greens , cannot use clubhouse unless your a member .
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Shane W rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 19 2025
It's a pretty nice course but god forbid after the round you want to grab a beer and chat about your round with your golfing partners they treat you like 2nd class citizens if your not a member and won't let you into the bar area and send you on your way like a peasant to the seating area with screaming kids running around which is not an pleasant atmosphere I sneak out to play golf to avoid such situations I feel if your paying to use the course facilities why exclude golfers to be able to relax after the round
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James P rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 19 2025
A very nice course. But knowhere to have a beer and food. As the clubhouse is members only, behind a locked door !! It's 2025 not 1920 !!!!!
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Malcolm L rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 8 2025
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Connie Flynn F rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 13 2025
Good public course
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Ed M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 4 2025
Good municipal mature tree line parkland course
A good municipal mature tree line parkland course which had an easy walk with undulating fairways. Fairways were in good condition, but if you run off the fairways into the 1st cut it is very easy to lose a ball. Sadly the greens had just been sanded. The 7th is a tough par 3 with a ditch in front of the green and over hanging tree branches.My only criticism of this course is the bunkers which are in very poor condition (very little sand)
Practise chipping/ putting green. No driving nets.
A very good course for the price will definitely play again. Also has a great pro shop with a huge selection of equipment and clothing.
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Stephen B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 29 2024
This is a.nicely laid out golf course with Interesting holes. It was wet and some of the greens practically unplayable.
There is no lounge area for visiting golfers to relax with a drink. Members only bar. Can have a coffee in the soft play viewing area.
There is no lounge area for visiting golfers to relax with a drink. Members only bar. Can have a coffee in the soft play viewing area.
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Kevin P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 18 2024
Great course, some challenging holes well maintained especially throughout the ummer, not so great in rainy season. Recommend great pace of play
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Andy L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 11 2024
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Colin I rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 18 2024
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Colin L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 2 2024
Great Course
A really well maintained and interesting course. Suitable for all standards of golfersReviewer Rating
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Dave B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 25 2024
Hidden Gem - Top 10 public course
New practice facilities are excellent.Brilliant golf course tight but fair suitable for every golfer level.
£15 for Twilight is a must, but £28 midweek or £35 weekends is still under-priced for the challenge & the conditions in the proper golfing season.
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Sarah L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 22 2024
I find getting to the pro shop and the course itself not very clearly marked. Pro shop stocks very little for women but staff are very helpful. The course itself is in great condition. Fairways are well kept as are the greens. No facilities on the course. And women?s loos appear to be part of the soft play area.
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Sean S rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 10 2024
Public course , but very well kept in fact very very well maintained
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Peter W rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 3 2024
Relaxed round
Nice gentle course in fairly good condition. As it's a public course it would be a good idea to remind players to rake the bunkers and replace divots.Reviewer Rating
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Alex C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 10 2024
Great course
Great course, still a bit damp in places and second cut a bit long. However as it drys out it will only get better. I would recommend this course and would definitely play it again, At £25 it is a real bargain, but don't tell anyone.Reviewer Rating
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Andy T rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 21 2024
There arr no words..sometimes
Played as a group on a Saturday, charged full price . Yes we know there had been frozen conditions and Hartswood does not have great drainage so our expectations were low and we were not dissapointed...sadly.17 temporary greens... now as far as I'm concerned this means greens off the main course but in reasonable condition to play some sort of putt. These so-called temporaries had not work done on them at all around the golf hole.... no excuses
I understand the need to protect the course and then at least make it playable. We regularly play here and enjoy it but this was disgusting... a rip-off off really.
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Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood) Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood)?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood)?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood).
Is there a golf pro shop at Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood)?
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 Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood)?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood).
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood)?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood)?
No, we are unaware of a bar at this venue.
Is there a restaurant at Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood)?
No, we are unaware of a restaurant at this venue.
Is there accommodation at Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood)?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Brentwood Golf Centre (Hartswood)?
No, we are unaware of any function rooms being available.
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