Braintree Golf Club

Great course in great condition in beautiful surroundings.

Had this on my list of courses to play for quite a while now, so was looking forward to the game...

On arrival we were warmly greeted by the chaps in the Pro shop who kindly gave us a quick tour to point out were everything was (a rare treat but very useful and welcoming!). We made our way into the Clubhouse and had a fairly priced breakfast which was nicely presented and well priced.

The course itself starts with some fairly benign holes but it gives you a chance to find your feet but then the course get interesting with some simple but good Par 3's and some nice dog-leg holes.

As you enter the back nine, take a look left and you'll see the original estate house, which gives the course its history. The rest of the course is fairly flat but you will need to place your ball well to score.

Parkland in design, there are plenty of signature cedar trees on the course that give the place a feeling of grandeur but this is let down by some patchy greens, as such I think the £60 Visitor rate is way over priced, I would pay £30/35 but no more.

Overall I enjoyed my round. I enjoyed the hospitality but I think it needs some more work for this to be considered a top course!

Good all round venue. Challenges on each hole, An iron course for the better players dictating the short length, but it is hilly in some parts!