The Essex Golf & Country Club (Championship Course)
Parkland Course in Colchester, England
The Essex Golf & Country Club, situated in England, features a championship course known for its challenging yet fair design. Opened in 1990, this 18-hole course, designed by Reg Plumbridge, is a parkland layout measuring nearly 7,000 yards with a par of 73. The course incorporates water features and strategically placed bunkers, demanding accuracy over power. Notably, the club has hosted various events and offers facilities including a driving range, putting green, and on-site accommodation. While the course is relatively flat, the hazards provide significant interest. The club also offers a 9-hole executive course.
The Essex Golf & Country Club
Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS
Par & Length
Par 73 | 7019 yards (White - Male)
Par 73 | 6648 yards (Yellow - Male)
Par 74 | 6053 yards (Red - Female)
Course Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 566 | 385 | 470 | 351 | 143 | 437 | 189 | 523 | 399 | 508 | 154 | 429 | 435 | 190 | 368 | 410 | 563 | 499 | 3463 | 3556 | 7019 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| S.I. | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
73.6
Slope Rating
129
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 547 | 352 | 450 | 328 | 127 | 418 | 156 | 511 | 378 | 489 | 140 | 410 | 389 | 177 | 355 | 389 | 544 | 488 | 3267 | 3381 | 6648 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 37 | 73 |
| S.I. | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
71.8
Slope Rating
127
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Out | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yards | 537 | 319 | 353 | 313 | 113 | 408 | 150 | 424 | 359 | 478 | 122 | 390 | 367 | 152 | 336 | 371 | 458 | 403 | 2976 | 3077 | 6053 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 37 | 74 |
| S.I. | 5 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 14 | - | - | - |
Course Rating
75
Slope Rating
127
Your Handicap Index
Your Course Handicap
Course Features
Driving Range
Practice your long game at the full-length driving range
Putting Green
Perfect your putting stroke before your round
Chipping Green
Hone your short game skills at the dedicated chipping area
Professional Instruction
PGA qualified coaches available for lessons
Club Rental
Quality golf clubs available for rent
Buggy Hire
Electric carts to make your round more comfortable
Pro Shop
Stock up before or after your round from the pro shop
Restaurant
Enjoy excellent dining options in comfortable surroundings
Changing Rooms
Changing rooms with showers to use before and after a round
Lodging Onsite
Stay and play with the on-site accommodation options, perfect for golf breaks and longer visits.
Location & Contact Information
Phone
01787 224466
info@theclubcompany.com
Address
Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2NS
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