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4.0
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
7
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2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
81.4%
Recommend this course
40 out of 48 reviews
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4.1
10 Reviews (10)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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3.9
18 Reviews (18)
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
77.8%
Recommend this course
14 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
Under new ownership, Lexden Wood is visibly improving with rebuilt bunkers, better-conditioned greens, and a varied layout that consistently challenges golfers. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and strong value for money make it worth booking.
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Lexden Wood Golf Club

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland
Par 70
Length 5895 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Formerly known as Playgolf Colchester - 18-hole Course.

Course Details

Year Built 1993
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jonathan Gaunt (2007)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 15 - GBP 20
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Mastercard
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Fitness
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4.0
48 Reviews (48)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course.

This course is like playing different courses all in one round. It’s a long walk so a buggy is a good idea. You cross under a railway cross under the A12. Good challenge well maintained. Good deals in GolfNow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Such an improved course

Lexden is one of the closest courses to me and so tried it out in the past before it was taken over by new owners. Previously the greens were awful and the course wasn’t well maintained. Having waited for a few months to go by, and the new owners to really get stuck in, I can confidently say that their hard work paid off. The greens, while a little slow, are in lovely condition despite all the hot weather, and the overall course condition and challenge of play has improved considerably. Really enjoyed my round, and wanted to share this so others who previously may have been put off will give it another shot. You won’t be disappointed

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Buggies need work

The time I played the course was 3 years ago and was a great course, now it's been taken over the course is even better, there are some area that are missing does not not have a pro shop so had to go back out a few miles for some gear, and the buggies now are run with a gps which stop you following some paths and needs to be changed as it not welcoming when trying to play golf. But Thanks for a great day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course still room for improvement

Think I expected slightly more after recent reviews. Greens were in good condition and overall course was good. Fairways looked om but some were already very dry. Tee boxes were also very dry. Some old bunkers have been left and are alm GUR, not sure if these are going to refurbed like the rest. Will definitely play again this year and see how its coming along. Plenty of other decent courses in the £35-40 range for a mid afternoon round. Worth a try

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Much improved.

Much improved in 2026, last played mid 2025. The greens were very good compared to last visit and the bunkers had all been re- faced one a nice depth of fresh sand. Played after a very wet spell of weather so parts of the course were a bit squelchy. Will look forward to playing here later in the year. Only negatives I had was no proper golf shop and the place didn’t accept cash.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Playing from Red Tees only on artificial. !!

First time playing the course, beautiful day played some great golf shots and that was it for positive things. Range balls were expensive considering all Trackman displays were not working. On arrival no signed to the Pro shop, bar staff checked me in & gave me a scorecard with range ball voucher. No information about the conditions of the course. Like lots of mud on fairways, all artificial Tee boxes playing from Red markers only. No 150yrd markers or Centre fairway posts, multiple blind tee shots. Long muddy walks, some holes should of been closed.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Much improved

I used to be a member but left after the state Concept Golf let it run in to. Today, wow. Much improved. Some of the best conditioned bunkers around and the greens were mostly in excellent condition. A great improvement. Also, have to commend the staff for the efforts they went to in keeping the course open. Additional pathways had been opened and when many clubs have closed, you can see the effort they have gone to to keep the course operating. Will definitely play there again soon. The new owners have done a great job so far.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

The course is in good condition for thistime of year. Its good to see this course being looked after.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Greens

Temporary greens with no effort to do anything other than put a hole and a flag no rolling or grass cutting what so ever

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Improvements to the course

Some good improvements to the course since new ownership which is commendable. I had issue with wet outfield and water logging previously. This time around thankfully there was no water logging but at few places the ground was quite wet and slushy. Hopefully this will be addressed going forward.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Much improved

This course is fairly local to me but after playing it a couple of years ago, the greens were awful, the bunkers full of weeds, fairways not cut I was reluctant to return this year. However, I played earlier this year and could see the improvements being made and in my most recent visit it's all coming to fruition. They done excellent work with the course. Good bunkers, good greens, fairways well kept and new cart paths. I really enjoyed it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Average at best

Not the best greeting when we arrived. Not the best start. Car park is far too small for what they offer as a whole. Tee boxes were either long grass or nothing and very uneven. The fairways were good for this time of year and the greens were ok too.

Not great signage on the course to indicate what way to go to the next whole. Kind of a guessing game.

Can see the course is being developed but I wouldn’t say it was worth the money I paid for the round.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A lot better than the last time I played, here and can see work is starting to be done on the course which had been neglected previously. .No hold ups and the staff very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Improved so much !!

Played again this weekend. Greens , fairways, bunkers in great condition. Tee boxes you can see work is ongoing but does not affect your round. Great breakfast after enjoyed by all 4 of us. Nice you can use range so close to first tee. New buggies are cool as well .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Newbe

Played this course a long time ago fairway were ok second cut was bad could never find your ball if you went into it as I did many a time this was my second vist brought my son along we had a good round bunkers are a lot better as well as the greens will be back again soon

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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