Lexden Wood Golf Club - 18-hole Course

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

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

Being able to book and play on A Sunday for under £40 in Essex is rare. Great value and obviously money being spent. Course played well considering lack of rain . Greens have improved , bunkers rebuilt but ongoing works, some tees need work which apparently is progressing in September. Lunch outside was great. We all had a great experience .

In the recent past the course was being badly neglected. But the new owner has made significant improvement. The tee boxes could do with some improvement but everything is 100% better than previous.

The new owners are certainly making progress and the course is probably the best I've seen it in several years.

It was good to play there where the bunkers were finally playable, the rough is playable and not waist high, and the greens were in good order (though 17 still needs work).

There is clearly lots going on around the course and if the rate of improvements continue, Lexden Wood could become a great course once again.

Finally an owner who seems to get what needs to be done - investment in the course. Fingers crossed it continues.

Fantastic course! Layout is really interesting with some undulations and turns to play around. Course is in fantastic condition. I love the new bunkers which were a treat to play out from. Greens in good shape and clear that the tee boxes have had a lot of work go into them. Range very good too! Would really recommend to anyone thinking of playing!

Where to start…

Greens were atrocious, burnt and long grass similar to fairway length.

Fairways were rock hard as if never watered - might explain the multiple broken sprinkler heads we came across.

Layout bizarre, long walks between multiple holes - 18th hole about 5-10 minute walk from the club house who knew this was a thing?