Canons Brook Golf Club

Lots of quite tough par 3's but plenty of practice with just about every club in the bag and numerous opportunity to use driver and long irons. Not an easy course; for me at least.

Played in March 2016 after plenty of rain and the course was in fair condition. Looking forward to playing again where a little knowledge will go a long way - I hope. Value for money based on discounted rate of £20. I didn't use clubhouse or practice facilities

Not being a long hitter i did worry about playing Essex's only par 73 golf course. However it was a pleasure. Some real tricky tee shots, you have to think on this course or you WILL be punished.
Clubs house very nice and pro welcomed us very well. As for the food it was of not only good quality but quantity to.
Would go back to this course no doubt.

Situated in the midst of the new town development, there may be a trade off between panoramic views and the challenge of getting around in the least number of strokes. This coure represents a fair test for all levels of competence, and whilst there is some evidence of urban sprawl, including the proximity of the Stansted Express, nearby football stadium, greyhound racing track, industrialisation, this course makes the best use of sports covenented real estate.

'Some interesting holes' in fact most holes have features that can provide good memories or continuing nightmares...

So if you want birdsong, to be surrouned by nature, with panoramic views of rolling hills and or seascapes (with greens and fairways of dubious quality) then Harlow may not be your first choice.. BUT if you want to be challenged, on a championship-grade course then this may be a place to come back to.

If you didn't enjoy it the first time, it's harder the second time...

But always a fair challenge... and the last 4 closing holes will test even the best...

I've yet to master the 14th as well... come to think of it there's a number of holes I haven't ever mastered...

Treat it as a whole experience, easy parking, good clubhouse facilities, good onsite pro shop, practice facilities are just across the brook, good condition, slick greens, mature trees, lots of hazards, friendly locals and generally a good reception... at a reasonable price £...

Overall I can live without the panoramic views of rolling hills (this is west essex it's a bit flat) or the seascape once in a while... in return for being made welcome...

As I drove past a modern housing estate, and the Sat Nav indicated just 1.4 miles to go I found myself questioning if this is really where the highly rated Canons Brook was located?

The car park is fine, and the clubhouse looked OK (I never went in). Onto the 1st T and the first thing I noticed was the noise of the nearby road! As the round progressed the various surrounding noises would come from 2 cricket games, traffic, police sirens, football being played behind some concrete/fenced area,and what sounded like a pack of dogs in kennels. The views would include a large block of flats, industrial storage units, cricket games, and the aforementioned concrete wall, with metal fence on top. The actual course is quite nice with a few interesting holes. All the greens were in tip-top condition, and very fast. We had a deal allowing us to play for £15 on a Saturday; however, I would not pay any more to play here. For me there’s more to my game than hitting a ball around a course in the least possible shots! For me it’s about the scenery, the piece and quite other than the sounds of birds, and wildlife. For those reasons alone I personally would not rush back to Canons Brook.

Good course, wrong location!!

This is a peach of a course. Fairways short, first cut almost hides the ball.... Don't go any further, it's probably lost. Greens run true, but a little slower today due to the dampness. I shall have to try this course again - no rain please!

A very well kept course, fairways and greens in really good condition. Not for the faint hearted. A little boldness and confidence in your ability required to achieve a reasonable score.

very good condition this time of year

Currently playing off temp tees - not distracting from the excellent condition of the course (even after a couple of days worth of heavy rain). Temporary green at the 10th allows a good look at the newly-laid 10th scheduled to be in play in the Spring. Good challenge for all, sensible play rewarded accordingly but scope for glory-shots on occasion.

Well worth another trip out...

I played here after a weekend of heavy rain. The fairways and greens were wet.

Some very interesting holes, and the river that runs through the course comes into play on a few holes.

A really nice, parkland course that does appear to be well looked after.

Staff were friendly and helpful, although no breakfast before 11am!!!

I'm really looking forward to playing this course again

Difficult to give a fair review of this course as it snowed for half the time we were on the course! Having said that, the greens were in great condition for the time of year and there are some challenging holes. Fairly flat and open and it felt like it could do with a little tidying up in places but I understand it is about to undergo a major renovation soon. Friendly enough staff but I wouldnt rush back.