North Weald Golf Club (closed)

North weald golf course was sold lock stock and barrel some years ago. Ostensibly for major housing redevelopment, for which planning permission is yet to be submitted ( so nothing on the footprint of the actual golf course). The clubhouse and outbuildings have been redeveloped though.

This is no longer a course that can be played, nature is reclaiming it.

I really like the layout of North Weald GC, wide fairways, challenging par 3's, severe rough, if you stray offline but, the majority of the greens were awful. Very uneven roll and many holes which were shown up by blue marker paint around them; they were also very bobbly. Once they get these sorted out, then this will be a good course to play for £20.

great course, fairways and green,s in good condition, plenty of bunkers around the course

There is a lot to admire about North Weald Golf Club. There is a driving range, chipping green and practice green. The clubhouse is modern, the staff friendly and the breakfast decent. Unfortunately the course does not live up to the first impression. Don't get me wrong. It is a nice layout with several interesting holes. It is the condition that lets it down. It is quite scruffy in places and some of the bunkers are like concrete. The greens definitely need more attention which is a shame because the shapes and contours of the greens are generally very good and interesting. It is however, good value and I would return. If only those greens were like at other places, I would even consider joining as a member....

Course was n poor condition (stones in bunkers, fairways and greens not great).
It's a short course, and not that challenging really.

Not a bad course by any means but it was a bit tatty in places.There were quite a few bunkers that were Ground Under Repair so some bad shots were punished with a free drop. The course has several good holes with water hazards and ditches. The welcome in the clubhouse was good and they offer a loyalty scheme whereby, you play five rounds,(£22.50 each) and then get a free game. I will be playing this course several more times this season. Not bad at all.

I have always enjoyed the course and bar staff are friendly but the geezer on reception needs to learn how to treat people

Previous reviews describe extensive work that is being carried out here and 'wet' conditions are frequently mentioned. It's good to see that development is progressing well and investment in drainage should pay dividends in the future.

Since I last played here in July 2012, some new ponds and ditches have been created which will add new course management challenges. Several bunkers have been dug out for new drainage pipes and a number have been removed, so there is a lot of GUR. Some have been finished and filled with new sand, giving an idea of what they will all be like.

Following several days with no rain, greens were quite fast and, having just been treated with fertiliser, didn't run true but should soon improve if weather allows.

This was a 'twilight' game at £15 (08 April) which we thought good value for money.

Hopefully conditions this spring will allow work to progress quickly, so that Course Quality marks can be raised. When finished, North Weald will have a very good golf course. Meanwhile, it's worth a visit!

Played here twice once in the summer once in a wet December. No prizes for picking the best one. Would play again, but let's wait until the next hosepipe ban is announced.

Picked another perfect day for golf, as usual friendly welcome at this course under development. Lots of work is ongoing (swapping some of those old fairway bunkers for alternative hazards is a good move).

Anyway - there had been some complaints regarding the condition of this course recently, BUT I am delighted to advise that the rough is hewn back, fairways are close mown, greens are still as friendly as ever. Although development work is noticeable - it can be avoided by the thoughtful golfer.

Whilst not being on the face of it 'too difficult' the inclusion of some tight 'out of bounds' markers (where I least expected them) actually worked to improve the overall experience.

OK so some bunkers were devoid of sand, but the course is improved since the last visit. There are some feature holes here... and it remains a good challenge for both High and Low handicappers...

Views are pleasant, trees are maturing/matured... water hazards are always close by...

Adjacent to my usual Driving range and putting area practice facilities are good... and it is pleasant sitting on the upstairs balcony, basking in the afternoon sunshine, overlooking the 18th green.

Catering is good and service is always with a smile.

Played here a few times now. Always found it to be a very nice course with some interesting holes. I like the risk/reward offered on some holes.

Lots of tricky holes, clever use of bunkers (although a little lacking in sand) made this parkland course a good challenge. Very interesting greens, requiring lots of concentration and many traps for the umwary...however a good day ourt on a well kept and well presented course. Good fairways (if you were lucky enough to hit them, conservative play reaps its own rewards).

Club facilities are under development, parking was a nit tight so arrive early. Allied to good driving range and putting green for pre-round warm up...

Good value for money and on a good day it is money well spent...

Vast improvement well worth a visit, fairly open seems to be always windy there, still some tricky holes will go back again to play better

Open fairways, with a nice design too it .Fairways, bunkers & some greens were undulating. Overall the course was in good condition. I will be coming again.

A nice course very well maintained, would go back tomorrow, £16 after 2pm at weekend, if I was being really fussy could do with some sand in bunkers.

Played here last weekend and didnt have a bad day! The course is still fairly new and is yet to mature properly but I still enjoyed it. There are some nice holes throughout, the greens are well kept and whilst open in places it had a bit of a inland linksy feel to it too. The best holes are saved for the back nine and 16, 17 and 18 are great finishing holes! Nice modern clubhouse, friendly staff and good value at £15 on Sat, all suggesting that I will be back!

Very pleased to find on this visit all the major work involved in the re-landscaping on this course has finished. There are a few small areas of "touching up" in progress, most of the landscaped banking is now in play.
The course itself is in very good condition, with a good mix and layout of holes, a nice amount of grass on fairways, the greens holding shots and putting true at around what i would call a medium speed. The 1st cut of rough is as you would want it but the 2nd is best avoided if you can(i could'nt), very thick in places, lucky if you can find your ball nevermind play it.
We played a twilight for £15, starting at 2pm at the moment, which i believe is good value. I would be more than happy to play here again.