Dunton Hills Golf Course

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Course Type
Parkland
Designer
TBC
Par
72 
Slope
0
Rating
3.2
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TBC
Green Fees
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22
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ADDRESS:
Tilbury Road, West Horndon, Brentwood, Essex, CM13 3LT, United Kingdom
WHAT/THREE/WORDS:
Unknown
TELEPHONE:
01277 812340
DESCRIPTION:

Dunton Hills Golf Course, located in Essex, offers a picturesque 18-hole, par-71 course that spans over 6,205 yards. Established in 1992, the course features tree-lined fairways, well-maintained greens, and strategically placed water hazards, providing a fair yet enjoyable challenge for golfers of all abilities. The signature par-4 12th hole, with its tight fairway and challenging approach, is a highlight of the round. Dunton Hills Golf Course is known for its friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community, making it a popular choice for both local players and visitors. The club also features excellent practice facilities, including a driving range and putting greens, perfect for honing your skills. Conveniently located near the A127, Dunton Hills is easily accessible from Basildon and surrounding areas. Local attractions such as the nearby Lakeside Shopping Centre and the scenic Ingrebourne Valley enhance the visitor experience. With its excellent course conditions and welcoming environment, Dunton Hills Golf Course offers a delightful golfing experience.

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3.2 / 5

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Course Scorecards

Course Tee Holes Par Rating Slope Add Card
Dunton Hills Golf Course Yellow 18 72 69.5 119 ⛳
Dunton Hills Golf Course Red 18 71 61.1 111 ⛳
Dunton Hills Golf Course - Par 3 Course Yellow 18 54 69.5 119 ⛳

Regulars At This Course

Dave Wright
25.3
Barry Laver
36.0
brenda mckell
36.0
Stephen Bungey
22.0
keith gras
26.0
Dan Parker
36.0

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Golf Club Reviews

James Thornton
23.4
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Good layout but poorly maintained greens

Nice and challenging course but the greens are very poor. Lack of tee times meant we were backed up and slow from the get go at 7.30
Date Sunday, 15, October 2023
John Smith
25.7
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its better than a year ago

the fairways are at least playable the greens could do with a bit of tlc. but reasonably value for money,
Date Wednesday, 05, July 2023
TSG
36.0
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Wide open course very forgiving, great for beginners

Didn’t use the clubhouse facilities just a quick 18 holes to see how my golf is after 9-10 years away from the game. Wide fairways and quite open, allows big drives and long irons. Fairways still have a little bounce and roll. Greens quite receptive. Mainly flat greens and still some damage from heat of summer with a few cracks around. Flat putting so no real test but great round for £14
Date Wednesday, 28, September 2022
Jason Clauson
33.2
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Not Good

It looks nice in terms of layout etc, but once I started playing I wasnt impressed.

I can fully understand with the dry weather that courses have suffered, But the tee boxes were in a poor state, but it was the Greens that made me walk off after 9 holes. Absolutely terrible, bumpy, repaired areas .. just not very good

I wont be going back any time soon
Date Friday, 26, August 2022
Steve 'The Power' Slater
21.5
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Hills by name, hills by nature

Easy to find, adequate parking facilities, limited catering, welcoming staff at this public pay and play. Quite a windswept day making distance control guesswork. Course in good condition, greens a touch variable. Interesting layout which would benefit from prior knowledge, however there wasn't much to tempt me back. Elevation changes made it a tough walk, no real feature holes, but you get what you pay for.
Date Sunday, 17, April 2022
Ed McLatchie
19.8
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Long Open Link style course

A long Open Link style course at 6274yds off the yellow. Due to the openness of the course any wind feels a lot more. We had a 15mph wind it feels a lot more.
Fairways are open and lush with no real hazards on the 1st9.
On the 2nd 9 lateral hedges and water come into play. Some blind holes over hills with a marker poles.
Dog leg right holes 3rd & 5th. With this in mind course management comes into play?
Greens a bit bubbly but overall pretty good apart from 13th.
Bunkers were poor and hard very little sand.
Sadly no practise nets. Small Putting green next to the 1st. There is a Driving range.
Club house had friendly staff. Did not see a Pro Shop.
Hot drinks out of a machine and the Bar was closed?
Also you can’t book a tee time you turn up and join the queue. We were lucky we were behind a single and 4 ball and waited 20 minutes.
Overall a good course worth visit. £14 midweek.
Tough track for me at 6274 yards
Date Saturday, 09, April 2022
Dennis Smith
25.5
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Glad to be back

Forgot this vast expanse of fairways that I had many a great game 23yrs ago and looking forward to playing it again also very good condition after the rain we have had, also had fun with Martin K, Paul & Roger ??
Date Wednesday, 06, April 2022
Martin Kelly
11.3
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Little gem

I'd heard the stories and read the reviews and was expecting a tatty little muddy course, boy was I surprised. Apparently there has been a lot of work put into the place, the fairways are in excellent condition, greens pretty good apart from one. Some really interesting and challenging holes, some blind tee shots to contend with. Hedges to get over and some shrewdly placed water. Overall a very good course which I am keen to play again and probably again. Very pleasant round in bright sunshine.
Date Thursday, 24, March 2022
David Selmes
29.6
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A whole lot better than when I played it many years ago,

Dunton Hills, excellent course now, fairways in very good condition, greens also fair as they are working on them now. I think even better than Blake's. Worth the visit, so go and play the course, it's pay and play.
Date Thursday, 24, March 2022
Chrissy Peacham
21.0
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Great for price

Greens not great but the course is well maintained wide fairways and some tricky greens
Date Sunday, 19, July 2020
Brian Woods
36.0
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Blastfrom the past

Have not played here for a number of years and it hasn't changed. Greens are patchy fairways hard to distinguish from rough in places. It's cheap so can't complain.
Date Monday, 01, June 2015
Colin (66.6) Samuels
19.6
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Cheap and cheerful

A pay and play course which is fine for a fun day out. The condition leaves a lot to be desired . The fairways were bumpy and the greens were very wooly and slow. But cheap at £12.50 . We were very lucky with the weather as it was a warm day with a breeze. I would not want to play here on a winters day. I would imagine you would freeze .The staff were friendly and helpful . So can't say never again , will have to wait and see.
Date Friday, 23, August 2013
Andy (fingers crossed) Flynn
13.3
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cheap as chips

costs 12.50 to play Dunton Hills without any discounts which is definitely a cheap round of golf.
The greens are a bit woolly at times, so not sure if the ball will stop on the green or bounce off and variable paced, quite a hilly course, but you do get a few nice views at the tops of some of them. Staff have always appeared very friendly and polite to me and my son. It is just a shame that the course isn't cared for a little better, but it is about 2 miles from S Essex who charge twice the price, and not anywhere near as busy.
The course has a many bay range, putting green etc
It isn't a course I would want to play every week, but if you fancy a round and want it cheap, Dunto will allow this, and has a lovely outside and inside area for the 19th hole
Date Thursday, 08, August 2013
Kevin Broadway
36.0
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Poor condition

I found the fairways poor, greens deceased and temp greens in place. Tee boxes were not cut and the whole course was in poor condition
Date Friday, 28, June 2013
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36.0
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Economical course, good food

The fairways are very dry even after all the recent rain. Unfortunately this means that although the ball will run, your second shot is difficult if you need to lift the ball.
The greens have no give in them seems to stop even when you think you have a chance of holing it..

Scored well, but will not be back in a hurry.
Date Tuesday, 18, September 2012
Terry Ainscough
36.0
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Average course

Dunton Hills was a very average course, the fairways are wide and there is not much rough to speak about. There are some ditches to contend with and some tree's but nothing much, it is a good course for high h'caps to practice.
It is also cheap(£12.50 weekday)which sometimes attracts the wrong sort of golfer. When I played last someone from the group in front threw my ball in a bunker after I had driven just short of the green on a par 4, after explaining where I was about to stick my wedge he replaced it, and this was a guy in his 50's not some youngster.
All in all it is worth the green fee but not on weekends when me and my son (11 year old)were charged £25 each.
Clubhouse and staff were friendly and the driving range and putting green are good. There is also a 18 hole Par 3 course to sharpen up your short game.
Date Sunday, 20, November 2011
Steve 'The Power' Slater
21.5
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Dunton Hills - June 2011

Dunton Hills, a public pay and play course, just roll up and go is the ethos. Good practice facilities and good welcoming clubhouse/cafe. Cold drinks machine were a bit lucozade or leave it... (not too good for the diabetics amongst us).

Parkland course, with a links feel, not many mature trees (but you can still hit the odd one) and although there weren't any 'feature holes' the course is tight and challenging. Greens were soft and fluffy and slower than others at this time of year (but reasonably fair).

A nice walking course, good views and open to wind.

I'm told it is much improved - and it was a good day out, steady scoring was the key for me.

Date Friday, 15, July 2011
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36.0
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GOOD VALUE FOR MONEY

At this course you pay for what you get,at £12.50 its good VFM.Pleasant enough clubhouse,average practice facilities,the course has some good holes and others that make you wonder,like the par 3 where you cant see the green you play a blind shot over a hill,the 18th is a terrific finishing hole par 5 its risk and reward,the overall condition was not great as it is built on clay and the fairways where very hard with some cracks starting to appear,the greens need some T.L.C.THEY WHERE QUITE BAD.needed cutting badly they ran at different speeds as well.
This course could be quite nice with a bit more maintenance and money spent on it.However I would go back and play it again as I did enjoy the course layout it was a challenge.
Jack
Date Wednesday, 11, May 2011
Steve Diamon
15.1
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Pay & Play £12.50

Nice little course for the dosh
Date Wednesday, 16, February 2011
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36.0
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Valued for money

Not a bad course at all. For £12.50 a round
Date Wednesday, 15, September 2010
jackie lee
36.0
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Dunton Hills review

Course is fairly open. So can be windy. Other than that a good course for those of us still learning, and not having to worry to much about tree's either side of the fairway.
Date Sunday, 20, September 2009
Barry Laver
36.0
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Dunton Hills

Not an expert on courses as I have only played 2
But my colleagues have played many courses and rate this course highly. I have marked 5 stars for value
I shared a buggy with a friend and it cost us £20 each for 18 holes. Good bar area and good bar meals
Date Wednesday, 16, September 2009

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