Theydon Bois Golf Club

First time I've played here. Nice course and the green keepers are working on the course. Played a society day and we had to start on the 14th. Greens from the 14th to the 18th were slow and bobbly. Got to the 1st green and they totally changed to being relatively smooth and fast and that's how they all where to the 13th.
Have to think on this course, and choose your clubs wisely.
Would return again to play the course.

It brought the best out of me besides that it was a great all rounder

I really like Theydon Bois. The staff are very friendly and try there best to help. It’s not the cheapest but the food is good and the course is always in good order.
Buggies are £25, but they were needed on this exceptionally hot day.
We did not use the practice facilities other than a few putts on the putting green.
If your a big hitter leave your driver at home. The majority of par fours and fives have either a huge dogleg of a hedge/ditch to make you lay up. Going for it over the very substantial trees usually leads to disaster.
I’ve said it’s quirky and that’s what it is, on the back nine you have some short holes with elevated greens that are very small. This course requires a lot of accuracy, the greens are not easy to read, but if you play conservatively you can score well.
Like a lot of courses of this nature, to beat this course you’ll need to have played it regularly.
Theydon Bois is a real treasure, over a hundred years old and still a challenge. Unfortunately the weather was just to hot on the day we played it, which was a shame but I still thoroughly enjoyed it!????

An enjoyable parkland style golf course. Lots of Woods/Irons required off teebox for position on fairway. An all round decent test of golfing skill.
Greens were slightly wet because of recent rain. Compared to other courses I've played I'd have to give them 6/10.
The Burstead Golf Club for me is my benchmark 10/10 Greens, absolutely Superb.

Mature tree line sort parkland course cut in Epping Forest with some undulating fairways with firm & true greens with green side bunkers an easy walk. Every hole is individual.
Rewarding course, not just a “grip & rip driver”.
I went round only using a 5 wood & irons off the tees.
Your course management will have to be at its best as there are plenty of doglegs more left then right with tight fairways.
No water hazards but some holes have lateral ditches & hedges. Bunkers OK. Some tee boxes were a bit poor.
Overall the courser was in excellent condition.
Excellent club house & pro shop with friendly staff.
Practise putting green, driving nets, ball cleaner on every tee box.
Definitely worth playing, but you got too hit fairways (but isn’t that part of the game?)
I will be coming back.

A much warmer welcome than last time. Pro gave us all the information we needed and we were able to tee-off early. Course very quiet which made for a speedy and pleasant round. Fairways were in very good nick and lots of work had been done to remove a number of untidy areas around the course. Greens extremely firm and will not hold so game needed to be adjusted to cater.

Friendly welcome from young lad behind the bar on return to the clubhouse capped a fine afternoon.

These were the words of our very observant team player Dave A. and I could not agree more, heaven of a golf course.

Theydon Bois started as a 9 hole course back in 1897, set in the Epping Forest & designed by James Baird. A further 9 holes (FW Hawtree's design) were added in 1971 providing this now very well established course with the most diverse & elegant trees, bushes, vegetation, lots of dog legs, some very attractive Par 3s & short Par 4s, Ladies Tees set behind the Men's Tees on 7 holes.

No a long course but accuracy is needed to negotiate the narrow & sloping fairways, hollows, bumps, small brooks, ondulating greens, nicely shaped bunkers with decent amount of sand. Not a flat course, a good amount of walking, I could hear some puffing/panting in our Team, I am sure we were all much fitter after the game.

A very well maintained course, way finding is excellent, the layout is constantly flowing, even when crossing 2 roads (1 is a busy one !!!). Beauty is everywhere, views of Theydon, the Epping Forest: a heaven of a golf course.

My favourite holes:

The 3rd (Theydon View),Par 3, a raised Tee box looking down on a fairly large green sloping towards the back & guarded by 4 large well placed bunkers. Lovely views of Theydon from Tees.

The 12th (Zareba Jumps), a short Par 4, green being guarded by beautifully shaped edges & an arch. Will post a photo.

Fairly large car park, well laid out.

Proshop: tucked away round the back. Ok welcome, could have been friendlier, you get given an access code for the Clubhouse & changing rooms. I was given the wrong one !!!! Varied golfing stock, a few Ladies tops..

A practice net & small putting green near the 18th green/ 1st Tee.

Ladies changing rooms upstairs, well equipped, lots of different rooms. Some WC downstairs as well.

Clubhouse is pleasant, but not a modern look. Food/drink available @ reasonable prices. Friendly service. The highlight is the newly build outdoor terrace overlooking the 18th green, the area is raised and on decking, with glass balcony and nice modern garden furniture, We could not sit outside as it was a very blustery day and sometimes wet.

Theydon Bois is not far from the M25 J26, easy to find.

Today, the game was organised by John A. who got us a fantastic deal of £15 a round, I would have paid more for such a quality course. A well attended game, 3 teams decided by throwing balls in the air. The weather was blustery, with heavy showers mixed with sun, hail as well, but we did not get too wet.

I heard Theydon Bois used to be a very strict, "old fashion sort of golf club" but rules have been relaxed & now more in keeping with the 21st century golfers !!!attracting a good Junior section. The Seniors & Ladies are well attended as the course is not too long but still offers all kind of golf challenges.

I would recommend this course & certainly return even if I have to drive 100 miles round trip....


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Yet another course in Epping Forest - how do they fit trees in as well? That said it is a relatively short but quite tight course. Unfortunately this year, being the almost total washout that we have endured, has not helped the course at all. There are a lot of boggy areas, but there is a lot that is just quite damp. With 4 par 3's and just the one par 5, there is nothing that really stands out, BUT, that does not mean it is a boring course. There are plenty of ditches, trees and bunkers to beware of. Long hitters will probably not need a driver more than once, but us lesser mortals are able to use it often. As with most courses at this time of the year, the trees shedding their leaves can cause a little frustration, but keep away from the leaves (and trees) and your game will be enjoyable. If you go around now, the 15th is not badly sanded, it's just covered in fine needles. I'd have to say it is a typical members club, so leave your mobile phone off in the clubhouse, and be aware the membership 'own' the course! Look forward to playing here when the never ending 'drought of 2012' finishes...

On a day suited to Golf (i.e. no wind or rain or other inclement weather) this was a good day out. It was easy to drive past the club down the country lanes (more of which later). Not overly long but a test of golfing skill and the ability to think your way around a course. Longer hitters would probably not make much use of a driver, but this course sets up well for average hitter of around 200 yards, and if you can keep it on the fairway much of the trouble is avoided. Tree-lined and well establised some elevation changes make club selection interesting.

Loved the views and it is a pretty little course, although surrounded by roads and connurbations.
Caution there is a need to cross a busy country road at least twice during your round... take care...

Car parking - safe enough, keylock entry into clubhouse, small Pro shop had enough to stimulate a little interest.

Staff were welcoming and helpful, locals were friendly enough as well.

Course was soggy in places, greens were by and large fair (but tricky if you were on the wrong level). Some tee boxes showed signs of wear but were generally OK, we played off 1 temp tee and 1 temp green (it had rained recently in the area). Looked as though pitch and divot marks had been addressed by the time I arrived at each green. Sand in the bunkers was coarse but yet playable so no scares there.

After round cuisine was ad hoc, a la carte and of good quality with friendly service.

It would be nice to come back and play again in the summer, but I suspect that it would present a different challenge..

This is a short but tough course unless you can draw the ball, anyone who slices it a lot should leave this course alone. Lots of good looking holes, good food.

Not a long course and easy to walk, You must be able to do straight drives as it's quite narrow in parts and the trees get in the way a lot.Started of with a par and thought great here we go, then disaster on the second hole par 4, it sounded like Woody Woopecker I think I hit evey tree on that hole and scored a shocking 9. The third par 3 was a great elevated tee area looking down to the flag 136 yards managed to get a 4. The 6th I had Woody Woopecker again had a nightmare with an 8, Back nine played well and all in all had a great time, would like to play again especially in the summer

Not the longest course you will find but a bit tight in places so you will have to pick your shots ;-)