Bunsay Downs Golf Club

About Bunsay Downs Golf Club

Golf Club Overview

Address: Little Baddow Road, Woodham Walter, Essex, CM9 6RU United Kingdom

Tel: 01245 222648

Website: https://www.warrengolfclub.co.uk/bunseydowns/home.html

Golf Club Facilities

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Visitor Information & Green Fees

Price Guide: ££

Midweek Guide: £13.50 per round *

Weekend Guide: £15.00 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Courses & Scorecards

Course Tee Par SSS Yards
Badgers courseYellow 1854542638
Badgers courseYellow 92701319
Bunsay DownsYellow70685724
Bunsay DownsRed70645356
Bunsay DownsYellow 93502862
Bunsay DownsRed 93502678
Bunsay / BadgersYellow62604181

Bunsay Downs Golf Club Reviews

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3.3 Golfshake Rating
220 Reviews
86% Would Play Again

Review Distribution

5 star
48
4 star
106
3 star
40
2 star
14
1 star
12
3.9

The Course

2.5

Course Conditions

4.1

Value For Money

3.3

Pace of Play

3.7

Facilities & Service

3.8

Hospitality

2.2

Practice Facilities

3.3

Food & Drink

What The Club Says

The award winning Badgers Par 3 is a truly beautiful course of outstanding natural beauty, widely regarded as one of the finest of its kind. Set in the middle of a woodland glade, in a tranquil spot, over undulating countryside, with an abundance of water & sand features, this is a fine & very challenging course. It takes its name from the resident families of wild badgers who live there in a special conservation area.

Bunsay Downs Coure is a mature & very attractive course with sweeping views over gentle gradients, it is suitable for all ages, abilities and standards of golfer, from the novice to the experienced player.

Golfshake Recognition

Highly Recommended

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Lynn Fitzwater rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 21 2026

Price Rip Off

£25 for 9 holes is outrageous for a course in poor condition. Weeds in some bunkers, greens very poor and fairways in need of mowing. Played 21 Jun 26

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Michael J rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 25 2025

Overall the course was well presented but the greens were in very poor condition and difficult to putt on. The greens need serious attention

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Roy Dalton rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 20 2024

Awful

I remember this course as being great to play. Unfortunately the greens are now extremely poor, diseased and weed ridden (not to mention the various badger diggings!) In addition the sprinkler system seems to flood the greens rather than soften them. £15 to play this course is a total rip off. I've emailed the club direct to advise them of all of this

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PB, Chelmsford rated 1.5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 13 2024

Bunsay (Badgers)

First time I’ve been for a number of years. Took my son, promising what I remembered to be akin to a beautiful “mini-Augusta”.
Unfortunately the course was in very poor nick, especially the greens. Some were utterly dug up (moles??), some littered with weeds and overall very little in the way of a proper putting surface. The bunkers were rock solid - indeed my son shot a direct hit into a bunker, the ball ricocheted out of the solid sand and landed a couple of feet away from the pin! The bar was poorly stocked despite being well into a heatwave that was expected with plenty of notice. Great layout, but really poor nick I’m afraid.
£15 green fee, great value if the greens were better…

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Derek Harris rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 18 2023

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Badgers is one of the best par 3 courses played, don't be fooled by it being a par 3 as you might loose some balls. There has been a big improvement with the course recently, well worth a visit.

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Oscar J rated 2.5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 26 2023

The grass was not cut great and was very patchy but it was a nice looking par 3 course especially for its price

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Stephen C rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 10 2023

Pretty decent

Decent little course, seems to be slowly getting better every time I go.
Friendly and helpful staff.

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Neil Cartwright rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 6 2023

Mr Cartwright

Used to enjoy playing the Badgers course a few years back with my nephew so we went last week and what a shock to see awful state its in now.

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Barrie H rated 1.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 26 2023

Not having played here since before the dreaded covid we were looking forward to trying this nice little course again. We played 9 holes on the par 3 Badgers ( one of the best par 3 layouts in Essex) and 9 holes on the Bunsey course. What a shock we had ! The grass on the fairways was as long as the rough, the greens were unkempt, full of weeds and animal scrapes, the bunkers were full of weeds and unplayable. It seems to me that the mother course ( The Warren ) must be hogging all the ground staff and ignoring its little brother or is that course just as bad. Won't be playing here again !!!

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Geoffrey S rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed May 23 2023

I have been a member at Bunsay Downs for many years and have watched the course deteriorate badly. Bunkers full of weeds which the owners (Warren Estate) are not interested in. They just want to build holiday lodges that they can't get planning permission for. Real shame as the club particularly Badgers the par 3 course has enormous potential.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The following information is subject to change and based on the latest updates and checks on Golfshake from the golf club, golf facility or venue.

Is there a driving range at Bunsay Downs Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Bunsay Downs Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Bunsay Downs Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Bunsay Downs Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a Pro Shop at this venue.
Are there changing facilities at Bunsay Downs Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of changing facilities at this venue.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at Bunsay Downs Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Bunsay Downs Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Bunsay Downs Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Bunsay Downs Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Bunsay Downs Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Bunsay Downs Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of any function rooms being available.

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