Stock Brook Manor Golf Club

A bit of a long slog for my 32 handicap grass a bit too long around the greens, I enjoyed the course and will be back

Best part were the greens. Fairway grass was long but to be fair the ground was very boggy in most places so difficult to cut. Signage left a lot to be desired, a few "Next tee" markers, with long walks between holes and half the time we weren't sure we were heading in the right direction. After about 12 holes we noticed tee nos were on the adjacent bench.
Could find no fault with clubhouse.

Stock Brook Manor provided us with a warm welcome and good food - it was just a shame that on the day the course was a let down. A night of heavy rain had turned parts of the course into a bog and most of the round was spent hunting around for golf balls lost in the overly-long semi rough or trying to find a dropping place to avoid casual water. Apparently it is much better in the summer.

loved it the first hole is a bit off putting but after that it becomes a really good tough challenge. the green's are slopey but fair and the water does come into play a bit. the par 3's are long and there are 5 par5's i would highly recommend it would jump at the chance to play there again

Stock Brook is memorable as it was there that I posted my 1st ever TSG game (26.01.2012) as a "newie", lone golfer in Essex, but I suppose I cannot say that any more as I have not stopped putting games up since....
What would I be doing if I was not having fun on the golf course & writing my reviews & planning the next game ????

So to return & play a 2nd time, in better weather was a great opportunity for a good score & another enjoyable round of golf. I would have won (as DJ so rightly said) if I had played my own game & not listened to others, I should know better.....a lesson to be learned.

Stock Brook is a very pleasant place to play golf in a superb setting, lovely well established parkland, wide fairways in excellent condition, and nice views of surrounding fieldS in this lovely county.

The greens have the most interesting shapes and ondulations, curving in & out, sloping down, but today the condition s was not the best as they were being treated and it did make our efforts in getting the ball in the hole in the least strokes rather difficult, but it was the same for everyone playing that day.... Yes there were a few unfortunate encounters where the little pink ball (mine) should have happily gone in the hole, but did not, due to the "summer dressing", but in a few weeks it will be superb and I shall return very soon.

Water & sand in the right places, charming little Par 3s, I shall mention the 4th where each of our ball took a dive, but 2nd attempt was lucky (well for most of us!).

I like the design of the course as each hole is a challenge, some look easy but the greens with their lovely curves/ondulations,tiers can be quite treacherous.

Large Car Park. Again I managed to park in the Members Only, but quickly realised I should not be there.

Outside the ProShop, there is a large wooden/glass octogonal building for changing/storing one's shoes & a drink dispensing machine and another building accommodating the Men & Women's rooms.

The proper changing rooms are downstairs and the Spa/Sauna facilities can be used as well.

A friendly Bar/Restaurant.

Excellent food, we had a very appetising "Ploughman" lunch, well presented & delicious & a drink in our deal. Thanks DJ for organising things so well....

NOW I MUST MENTION THE PRACTICE FACILITIES:

The very best I have ever encountered: open air driving range, a super fast practise putting green, running downhill and the "creme de la creme" was the chipping/pitching/bunkers area laid out as a proper little Par 3, with Tee boxes, flag, bunkers etc.. truly wonderful and will certainly sharpen one's short game if ventured there more often.... If only it was nearer my home, I would practice my drills every day....

The Manor itself is impressive with opulent & light rooms, large outside terrace overlooking this beautiful Essex golf course.

Also a perfect venue for a wedding reception, and that is where I shall be sometimes in October this year when I shall proudly adorn my "Mother of the Groom" outfit (Red & Black) instead of my golfing gear..... but one never knows, I might do a quick change of clothes
(but my golf clubs might get confiscated for a few days, well I have been warned...).


THE END......

Great value on their twilight rate. Found a number of the holes challenging. Course in fantastic condition and lovely surroundings

I have played here a few times before,and nothing has changed.
A good test of golf,interesting mixture of holes,fairways,had plenty of run and good condition,the greens looked quite nice for January.
Played on another T.S.G game (16 PLAYERS)Great company again,the only draw back we played all temp.tees and greens could not see the reasoning behind this as we where allowed trolleys,and the greens where not frozen.
SOMETHING TO WATCH OUT FOR IN FUTURE WINTER VISITS
good food and CLUB HOUSE a bit pricey though thats what you pay for at a Country Club.
The parking can be a bit awkward at times,as this is a popular venue.

Would highly recommend this course, Fairways in very good condition, greens very interesting, some very tricky holes as well very testing, Got a very good deal as well £65 for a four ball with bacon roll/tea and ham egg and chips when you have finished. A great day.

An excellent course, and a fair test of golf...a real golf course. Excellent fairways, quite generous, and big greens, beautiful to putt on...true and fairly slick, and they hold, which is more than I can say for most courses I play.. Lots of undulations to keep you thinking. I thoroughly enjoyed playing this course, and hope it's not the last time.
Food - a ploughmans lunch was one of the best I have had, and the staff were very friendly and efficient.
One nice touch I wish all courses had...there is a dedicated facility for changing your shoes outside reception, which is also where you can buy water and other drinks.
Altogether a very good experience.

Good course, especially off the white tees.

Modern, large clubhouse.

Good practice area