Review's of The Essex (Colchester)
Clubhouse/Hospitality
Quality of Course
Practice Facilities
Value for Money
Essex Golf & Country Club
Played here yesterday in a 3 ball.
I'm currently off 23 and my two partners are 8 & 28 respectively
We all enjoyed a well thought out course on the site of an old military airfield. In fact, there is still a landing strip for light aircraft running alongside the course.
Water plays a major role on this one, with 12 different lakes coming in to play on holes 1,5,6,7,9,10,12,13,14 & 18.
The tee boxes and fairways were in very good condition, there's some harsh rough as well so its best to be as straight as possible.
The greens were excellent with a good consistant roll.
Special mention to the starter who was very friendly and gave lots of useful advice on how to play the first, not that it helped me (scored an 8!!)
For a Sunday it wasn't too busy just a couple of minor hold ups at the par 3's on the back nine
We paid £31 each, plus £3 for a yardage chart which as first time visitors was pretty essential
Overall, definately one I would return to, well worth an hours drive