Enfield Golf Club

Course was in great condition. Fast pace of play - managed to fit all 18 in with a 1540 tee time. Challenging course with a variety of holes. Martin at pro shop is the friendliest

It was nice playing here , few places course was under maintenance but not bad at all

Great course and challenging

the course is beautiful it’s very well looked after and easy to navigate. the staff are very friendly and helpful i would highly recommend

Greens really good condition, pace of play good. Course is on the short side but it’s still good fun.

Great course, good condition, interesting holes, shop pro is great, nice bar. One of the best in london!

Very interesting course. Nice layout with a few blind bend shots mixed with doglegs. Greens, bunkers, tee boxes, greens excellent . Lots Buggys and trolleys.

If you want variety and a challenge in golf, this course has it. A spacious course with a wonderful variety of golf holes. A lovely mature course with some cracking golf holes. You would never tire of course. I'll definitely play it again. If I lived closer to it I'd join it.

The course is well . A bit wet underfoot in a few places .

The greens are fairly to good for the time of year

Work going on around the clubhouse meant the first tee box is moved forward . On a plus side a great chance to start with a birdie or par. Pace of play is good with enough time delay between golfers . Staff are always friendly with the guy in the clubhouse above and beyond accommodating . I would definitely recommend this course as it is good value for money

After moving to Enfield, I decided to join this club as it was within walking distance. I had just had a tour of the grounds and ate in their very average restaurant only to hear that a few days earlier, they shot dead vixens and their babies because there were "complaints" about golf bags/clubs being chewed. Yes, you read correctly. Then it was further confirmed in the mainstream media that Enfield Golf Club had taken part in the unauthorized massacre of many foxes including the mothers and their babies.

Their depravity shocked me to the core and no way would I ever want to be associated or have anything to do with a club involved in such extreme and totally unnecessary cruelty to our beautiful wildlife. Their reputation is now in tatters and if you are a decent human being you will give this vile club a very wide berth.

This place is an abomination.

If you're visiting it, do as much damage to it as possible, and if your name is Fox, you'll get shot

Apology after foxes culled on golf club grounds

A Google Maps screengrab of the entrance of Enfield Golf Club, surrounded by leafy green trees.

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The north London golf club carried out pest control and shooting last Wednesday

Olivia Demetriades

BBC News, London

Published

3 April 2025

A north London golf club has apologised to residents after foxes were culled on its course.

Enfield Golf Club carried out pest control and shooting on the evening of Wednesday 26 March.

The incident has caused outrage among wildlife groups, with Protect The Wild saying foxes are not pests while local MP Feryal Clark says she is "deeply disturbed and appalled".

In a statement, the club said the culling had not been sanctioned by the Club Committee and apologised.

The BBC understands local authorities were notified of the legal culling at about 1830 GMT on the Wednesday and that it would last until 0200 on 27 March.

Residents called local authorities in the evening to report hearing what sounded like gun shots coming from the back of golf course.

The club confirmed the incident happened at 20:00.

'Incredibly cruel'

Robert Pownall, founder and CEO of Protect the Wild, said foxes in urban areas and spaces like golf courses was a "sign of the natural world's remarkable resilience in the face of the destruction of wild spaces".

"Foxes, badgers and other animal species should be treasured and protected. They are not 'pests' - they are sentient beings, important to ecosystems, and an essential part of the living landscapes we all depend on and enjoy."

Meanwhile, Lulubells Animal Rescue said it was "deeply disturbed" when local residents contacted them after hearing gunshots at the golf course.

"With cubs typically born around this season, we are especially concerned that vulnerable animals unable to survive without their parents have likely been lost."

The spokesperson added: "We strongly oppose such inhumane practices and believe in peaceful coexistence with wildlife.

"Effective and humane alternatives exist, such as deterrent systems, scent-based repellents, habitat management, and exclusion fencing."

Stock image - portrait picture of a red fox hiding in grassy field.

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Fox cubs are typically born in spring

Ms Clark, the MP for Enfield North, said not only was it an "awful act but, frankly, incredibly cruel".

"Foxes are a protected species in the UK, and it is unacceptable for anyone to think that killing them on our doorstep is in any way justifiable."

She added: "Golf clubs cannot and should not be involved in culling foxes. We must ensure that our wildlife is protected and I will be following this up with the golf club."

The club, which has an 18-hole course, said it was an "incredibly poor decision by internal management to allow an external group to conduct an unauthorised culling".

The club's statement continued: "This was not sanctioned by the Club Committee. The Club and its members are extremely disappointed this happened and can guarantee it will never happen again.

"We are a club that supports the local community and provides an excellent place for all, we are saddened by these events and regret any distress this has caused in our local community."

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