Hobbs Cross Golf Centre
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Course Information
Hobbs Cross Golf Centre, Essex has two 9 hole courses. The 9 hole, 18 tee, par 70 (6010 yard) Weald Course and the 9 hole par 54 (2446 yard) Valley Course. It is a private, parkland golf course.
18 holes | Par Weald Course 70; Valley Course 54 | Weald Course 6010; Valley Course 2446 yards | Private | Parkland
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Address: Hobbscross Road, Epping, Essex, Essex, CM16 7NQ United Kingdom
Tel: 01992 561661
Golf Pro: Andrew
Website: http://www.hobbscrossgolfcentre.com
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Midweek Guide: Weald £14.90 per 18 holes; Valley £9.90 per 18 holes *
Weekend Guide: Weald £16.90 per 18 holes; Valley £10.90 per 18 holes *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: Weald £14.90 per 18 holes; Valley £9.90 per 18 holes *
Weekend Guide: Weald £16.90 per 18 holes; Valley £10.90 per 18 holes *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.06
AVERAGE RATING 4.1
(based on 239 reviews)
5 star
85
4 star
103
3 star
47
2 star
1
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HIGHLY RATED
98%
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The best kept course in Essex!! A pleasure to play on and good for high handicapers.
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Miss Day - Ware rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2020
Not very supportive for young children
My daughter and partner drove for half an hour to play a different and new course which had great reviews and was in lovely surroundings.On arrival they were told that my child couldn’t be caddied for by her dad (She weighs 4 stone so unable to carry her own bag for a long period of time), he had three of his own clubs in her bag so they could both play but were advised this wasn’t allowed due to COVID. Golf is a sport that is very social distanced. They have played many courses in the area since lockdown restrictions were lifted and it has never been mentioned, in fact it’s more encouraged as they can go out in their own bubble.
For an up and coming superstar, she was so upset and felt discouraged and has since said she will never ever play the course and will pass on her experiences to all at her current club and lessons.
Instead of them worrying about two family members playing on their own and sharing a bag, they should have been outside on the first tee where there was a huge queue and not much social distancing being adhered to.
She left disheartened but then drove to her regular course and done 9 holes without any fuss and shot a 33 on a par 27. Not bad for an 8 year old little girl.
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John G rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2016
I played both the Weald and Valley courses a number of times and they are kept in reasonable condition.
I was left extremely dissapointed by the service I received recently however. I was looking to play the Par 3 with my partner who was just due to walk the course with me. I was advised that "due to insurance" I would not be able to play alone and have a guest join me without paying. I felt this was a little harsh but accepted this and offered to pay for 2 even though the other person was not actually playing. It turn out his wasn't acceptable now. I was told she could play and they will rent clothing and clubs. I made it clear that she isn't playing but just joining me on the Par 3 course and that by paying for 2 people surely I had covered the insurance issue. I said that if it was important that she plays then she could use my clubs anyway. They said this would slow everyone down. Correct but she had no intention in playing and if she did she would definitely slow the play down!
It was abundantly clear to me that this was about money. The insurance issue was resolved when I reluctantly offered to pay for both. They wanted the extra for the renting of clubs/clothes. This is very dissapointing as I have used the place a number of times and expected a bit more of a reasonable discussion and found the staff to be overly pedantic here. "We don't make the rules, we implement them". Computer says no mentality. Needless to say I won't be returning and I'll be suggesting to my local friends and family not to go to Hobbs Cross.
As a final point, how many people does it take to work a till? 2 men at Hobbs Cross.
I was left extremely dissapointed by the service I received recently however. I was looking to play the Par 3 with my partner who was just due to walk the course with me. I was advised that "due to insurance" I would not be able to play alone and have a guest join me without paying. I felt this was a little harsh but accepted this and offered to pay for 2 even though the other person was not actually playing. It turn out his wasn't acceptable now. I was told she could play and they will rent clothing and clubs. I made it clear that she isn't playing but just joining me on the Par 3 course and that by paying for 2 people surely I had covered the insurance issue. I said that if it was important that she plays then she could use my clubs anyway. They said this would slow everyone down. Correct but she had no intention in playing and if she did she would definitely slow the play down!
It was abundantly clear to me that this was about money. The insurance issue was resolved when I reluctantly offered to pay for both. They wanted the extra for the renting of clubs/clothes. This is very dissapointing as I have used the place a number of times and expected a bit more of a reasonable discussion and found the staff to be overly pedantic here. "We don't make the rules, we implement them". Computer says no mentality. Needless to say I won't be returning and I'll be suggesting to my local friends and family not to go to Hobbs Cross.
As a final point, how many people does it take to work a till? 2 men at Hobbs Cross.
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Chris H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 30 2013
Great course, played in winter and greens were suprisingly rolling well.
(Round played: Dec 2013 - Score: 45 Handicap: )
(Round played: Dec 2013 - Score: 45 Handicap: )
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Bill C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 1 2023
Very good course, well kept.
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James L rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 2 2021
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Michael W rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 9 2019
Nice for practice but slow
Nice course, quite open so good to practice a few shots.Pace of play was awful though - which has put me off for good.
(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 44 Handicap: )
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Tom E rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 22 2016
Very well kept course that had great variety for 9 holes
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 47 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jul 2016 - Score: 47 Handicap: )
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Sharon A rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 26 2016
(Round played: Apr 2016 - Score: 113 Handicap: 24.7) Really enjoy playing at Hobbs X . A great practice ground . Fairways and greens are in good shape for this time of the year .
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Thomas M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 3 2015
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Davide M rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 9 2015
Course really well maintained with greens in excellent condition. Good practise facilities with range and putting area .
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 47 Handicap: )
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 47 Handicap: )
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Kevan S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed May 31 2015
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Robert D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 20 2015
A nice leisurely 9 holes.
Very enjoyable and course in great condition.
Nice to be back at an old favourite.
Very enjoyable and course in great condition.
Nice to be back at an old favourite.
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Matt S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 1 2015
greens are nice, course in good condition even after the spell of bad weather.
(Round played: Apr 2015 - Score: 46 Handicap: )
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Tony H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 22 2015
Course in good condition. greens a bit bumpy.
(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 83 Handicap: 17.1)
(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 83 Handicap: 17.1)
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