Nazeing Golf Club

A lot has happened since the last TSG foray on this interesting course. Suffice to say that the people tasked with restoring the course to playable condition have liquidated and the care and maintenance is now back with the leaseholders. We booked online to take advantage of twighlight rates - the web site could have advised that the condition of the course wasn't perfect and that work was scheduled but not yet carried out. Pro-shop was Ok however the card machine wasn't working on the day we picked... which meant a trip to a nearby cashpoint.. The clue on arrival was the practice putting green - lumpy and bumpy and obviously worse for wear.

Those that remember Nazeing in the wet wouldn't have recognised much of this course... all dry. here's the downside though, greens I would regard as pretty much unplayable - although I did start to make some lucky putts on the back nine. Majority of bunkers appeared GUR (those that weren't were inconsistent - too much or no sand). Fairways in need of cutting and 'rough' needed tending.

To be fair discussions with greenkeepers revealed the scope of problems and Sunday was the first day that they could actually get out and cut the new grass on many of the greens. It looked like the previous maintainers had allowed things to slip (a lot) and the course is in need of general TLC (even down to replacing signs and markers).

On the plus side - there looks to be commitment from the leaseholders to put things right and the promise was there. It would be nice for the web site to be 'adjusted accordingly' to identify the relative condition of the course and perhaps take into account the amount charged for twilight green fees.

This is an interesting - not too challenging course layout, with opportunity to do OK once the maintenance has had time to make an impact. Until otherwise notified I wouldn't recommend this as a course for golf purists, let's hope that remedial action is timely enough to ensure a rapid return to playability.

Course is easily found, with adequate parking space and driving range facilities. Clubhouse is fine, we didn't eat there this time.

Locals were reasonably friendly if a little slow in getting around (perhaps due to the condition of greens and fairways - and tee boxes which are still as bad as ever).

Give it time and it could be back to a good condition... but lots of work needs to be done...

Secured via Groupon voucher (£12 for 36 holes), so fantastic value for money. Tee boxes in desperate need of some TLC however the remainder of the course was in good condition. The greens are starting to burn up, however I put that down to the current weather. There are signs of what a fantastic club this could be but as is the way at present they need more funds. Will go back as thouroughly enjoyed the day and parkland nature lets you off some less than accurate shots!

Not a bad course. No big surprises, and going with that, no really memorable holes. I'd look at a revisit when the British rainy season (?) was not with us (when??) and hopefully the bunkers would not be GUR. Not overly testing, but not every course needs to be.

Good testing greens,fairways in good condition and bunkers in testing
Positions

Really like this course. Staff very friendly and helpful. Nice, uncovered range where you can hit balls from a mat or off the grass. Great idea to make everyone walk by the range to get to the first tee.

Course in a good condition, although most of the wet parts were near the tees.

Greens were firm and fast, despite being damp! I would hate to see how fast they get in the summer.

Fairly open course with some well placed bunkers and ponds.

Well worth a visit

Nice course that is reasonably long and fairly open. It invites you to drive without too much obvious risk.
Given the poor weather it is in good condition and is worth a visit.

Not a bad course, it twists and turns through parkland and whilst is mostly flat, it does have the odd undulation. Testing enough for the mid handicapper (I had a disaster!). Driving range next to the first tee is a bonus and bar staff were friendly enough. Only thing I'd add, is it could have been cheaper midweek than the £22 we paid - given there was hardly anyone on the course!! Will go back though!