Essex

An 18-hole parkland course built in 1980 set across 110 acres of picturesque countryside between Canewdon and Stambridge, featuring tree-lined fairways and lakes. The club has a modern clubhouse with bar, restaurant and deck area, and hosts county competitions and PGA events.

An 18-hole, par-72 public pay-and-play parkland course measuring around 6,236 yards, featuring doglegs, ditches, bunkers and a lake with a fountain. The course is run by the local council and welcomes visitors, season ticket holders and societies.

An 18-hole municipal parkland course set within Belfairs Woods, with a mix of wide, undulating holes and narrower tree-lined holes. The club is particularly noted for the quality of its greens and has recently improved its drainage and fairway conditions.

An 18-hole public parkland course in the former grounds of Belhus mansion, managed by Impulse Leisure. It is a friendly, welcoming club open to golfers of all ages and abilities, with a full calendar of competitive and social events.

An 18-hole, par-72 private parkland course designed by Alex Swan in 1972, spanning 6,703 yards with mature mixed-species trees and several water features across undulating terrain. It holds a silver ranking in the HSBC Regional Course Rankings and offers a pro shop, restaurant and practice facilities.

A golf and country club near Chelmsford offering an 18-hole championship parkland course alongside the shorter par-3 Bishops course. The club is noted for greens considered among the best in the region and provides PGA coaching and society/event facilities as part of The Club Company group.

A pretty parkland course on the outskirts of Colchester, popular locally for the quality of its greens. It offers a friendly, relaxed pay-and-play atmosphere suited to golfers of all standards.

An 18-hole pay-and-play golf course near North Weald in west Essex, promoted as one of the region's more accessible courses with online tee-time booking via BRS Golf. The venue caters to casual golfers and societies alongside a driving range and short-game practice facilities.

An 18-hole downland/parkland course founded in 1922, laid out on high ground above South Benfleet with views toward the Thames estuary. The club has a rich history reflected on its site and offers a traditional members' club atmosphere with visitor access.

A century-old, 18-hole parkland course just outside Braintree in the village of Stisted, established in the late 19th century. The club is a traditional Essex members' venue that also welcomes visiting golfers and societies.

An 18-hole public pay-and-play parkland course on the edge of Brentwood, offering an accessible layout for golfers of varying ability. Booking and course information are available via GolfNow and the club's Facebook page.

A mature 18-hole parkland course designed by Sir Henry Cotton, set in the heart of Harlow, Essex. Over 50 years old, it is known for its variety, well-conditioned greens, and engaging layout for members and visitors alike.

A public pay-and-play 18-hole course on Canvey Island run as a community leisure facility. It offers a flat, accessible layout near the Thames estuary, popular with beginners and casual golfers.

An 18-hole seaside course on the Essex coast at Clacton-on-Sea, offering coastal-influenced conditions and sea views. An active members' club that also welcomes visitors.

An 18-hole course designed by five-times Open Champion James Braid, playing to a par of 70 over 6,357 yards just north of Colchester off the A12. Noted for fast-running, tree-lined fairways and tightly bunkered approaches to small, subtly contoured greens.

An award-winning 18-hole parkland course nestled among four historic villages near Earls Colne, Essex. Known for scenic, well-maintained fairways, testing holes, and open tee boxes.

An 18-hole championship parkland course set within the historic Crondon Park estate near Stock, Essex, plus a shorter Willows Edge course. Features mature parkland scenery and undulating fairways.

A golf centre near Elsenham, Essex, close to Bishop's Stortford and Stansted, offering a golf course and driving range. Popular for casual golf and lessons.

An 18-hole course set within Epping Forest, Essex, established in 1890. Known for its forested, heathland setting with mature trees, offering a scenic test of golf close to London.

Part of Potters Resorts, the Lakes Course is an 18-hole, par-72 layout (6,267 yards from Silver tees) designed by European Tour player Neil Coles. Features lakes, strategic bunkering, mature trees and has hosted the Nick Faldo Challenge and regional PGA events.

An 18-hole parkland course near Great Totham, Maldon, Essex, set in rolling countryside. Regarded as one of Essex's hidden gems, with a mix of challenging and picturesque holes plus practice facilities.

A traditional links course on the Essex coast at Frinton-on-Sea, dating back to the 1890s. Known for classic seaside links character, coastal views, and hosting the historic Frinton Invitation Tournament.

A 27-hole championship facility in Southend made up of three nine-hole loops (South, East and West) combining into 18-hole rounds, set in rolling Essex countryside; profits support the Norman Garon Trust.

A 230-acre, two-course club in North Essex. The championship Lakes Course was designed by Sir Henry Cotton and winds through woods, streams and lakes, while the shorter Meadows Course (9 holes, played twice) suits beginners and quicker rounds. The grounds sit beside the historic Gosfield Hall.

One of two 18-hole courses established in 1912, set within the ancient woodland of Hainault Forest, alongside the Upper Course.

One of two 18-hole courses established in 1912, set within the ancient woodland of Hainault Forest.

A public parkland course established in 1920, playing 18 holes to a par of 70 over 6,196 yards. Mature woodland, water hazards and strategically placed trees define the layout, with budget-friendly green fees making it a popular option for casual golfers.

A traditional members' club established in 1907, describing itself as 'the friendliest club in Essex' and welcoming both members and visitors. The modern clubhouse includes changing rooms, a members' bar, a dining area and a patio.

A golf and country club near Rainham/Wennington in Essex, redeveloped from the former Ingrebourne Valley course, offering an 18-hole course plus a shorter mini/par-3 links layout and country club facilities.

One of three 9-hole loops (combining pairwise into 18-hole rounds) at this large parkland golf and country club, with on-site accommodation via apartments and cottages.

An 18-hole USPGA-specification course set across mature Essex parkland, paired with a 24-bay TrackMan driving range. The site also offers an 18-hole themed mini golf course and a 9-hole foot golf course, open daily from 6am.

A long-established Essex golf club (founded in the late 19th century) located near Langford outside Maldon, offering members' and visitor golf in a rural riverside setting.

An 18-hole, par-70 parkland course with long undulating fairways and water hazards, including streams and lakes feeding the River Mardyke. The signature 17th hole is nicknamed the 'Watery Grave,' and the course is playable year-round thanks to good drainage and irrigation.

An 18-hole championship course designed by Harry Colt in 1936, arranged as two loops of nine holes finishing near the clubhouse. Tree-lined fairways, undulating terrain, strategic bunkering and two water features make it a well-regarded woodland test for all abilities.

An 18-hole parkland course built to USPGA specifications and stretching 6,521 yards, with water hazards on several holes including a notable par-3 13th. The club welcomes golf societies and has an on-site PGA professional shop.

A public pay-and-play 18-hole, par-73 parkland course designed by the Hawtree family in 1972, spanning 156 acres and 6,278 yards. Facilities include a 14-bay driving range, pro shop and clubhouse.

A parkland course of 6,394 yards (par 72), with the club dating to 1893 and relocating to its current Rochford site in 1896; the course layout has remained largely unchanged since a 1924 redesign.

A private-members club founded in 1894, with its championship 18-hole course designed by Open Champion James Braid, offering dining and social facilities alongside the course.

A public 18-hole course set within Epping Forest near Chingford, with royal patronage reflected in its name. It offers free parking, a pro shop, and easy access via bus routes and rail links to Liverpool Street.

A 27-hole parkland complex comprising three interlinking 9-hole loops, offering flexible 18-hole combinations for members and visitors.

One of three combinable 9-hole loops at this parkland complex set around a manor house with lakes and mature trees; includes a signature par-3 4th.

One of two 18-hole parkland courses at the Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa resort near Colchester, named after local artist John Constable.

One of two 18-hole parkland courses at the Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa resort near Colchester, named after Constable Country artist Thomas Gainsborough.

An 18-hole parkland course near Billericay catering to members, visitors and societies.

The 18-hole, par-73 Championship Course (around 7,000 yards) at this parkland complex near Earls Colne, with an associated hotel and leisure facilities.

A golf course in mid-Essex near Rettendon; this entry carries lower confidence than others as fuller course details could not be independently confirmed.

An 18-hole parkland course set in the River Brain Valley, with eight holes crossing the river. Facilities include a covered, floodlit driving range, chipping and putting greens, plus Padel Tennis, Crazy Golf and Footgolf.

One of two courses making up this 36-hole golf resort set on 300 acres of Essex countryside, alongside a covered, floodlit driving range.

One of two courses making up this 36-hole golf resort set on 300 acres of Essex countryside, host of the PGA's East Anglian Open.

An 18-hole course on the 325-acre Warren Estate, noted for undulating terrain unusual for Essex, fast running greens and a charming clubhouse. Regularly hosts county amateur and professional tournaments.

An 18-hole heathland/forest course designed by James Braid in 1897, set within Epping Forest. The forest setting demands a distinctive style of play and offers a challenge for golfers of all levels.

A members' club that welcomes visitors, home to the Essex Seniors Team Champions and host of the Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy. Offers a full golf experience with pro shop, dining and society bookings.

An 18-hole course built to USGA specifications with undulating greens and challenging short holes, one of two courses at Three Rivers Golf Club.

A mature 18-hole parkland course (6,449 yards, par 72) with numerous water hazards, one of two courses at Three Rivers Golf Club.

A golf and hotel complex near North Ockendon offering multiple 9-hole loops of parkland golf, with practice facilities and on-site accommodation. Popular for society and hotel-golf packages.

A members-only 18-hole parkland course and bowling green in the London Borough of Havering, near Upminster station. Hosts Essex Golf Union events and visiting societies and county teams.

Established in 1893, an 18-hole, par-69 private parkland course (6,014 yards) five minutes' walk from Wanstead Central Line station. Home to the Armitage Cup, with recently upgraded drainage, bunkers and teeing complexes.

A championship 18-hole parkland course on the edge of Epping Forest near Chingford, established in the 1890s. Known for its mature, well-wooded layout and hosting of county-level competitions.

An 18-hole parkland golf and country club in Chigwell within the Roding Valley, with a modern clubhouse used for golf, events and weddings alongside the course.