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The Essex Golf & Country Club - Executive Course
Rating Snapshot
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Conditions
3.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
5.0
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About
Holes 9
Type Resort
Style Executive
Par 33
Length 2058 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
The Essex has a modern clubhouse and a sports brasserie filled with sporting memorabilia from around the world. It is sited on an ex-World War II airbase, with a flying club and a grass strip running along one side.
The short Executive Course (also known as Garden Course) offers an altogether different challenge with lakes and tightly guarded greens. The tricky par 4's and attractive par 3's present an intriguing and popular challenge to beginners and competent golfers alike.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 33 | 2058 yards | ||
| Red | 32 | 1957 yards |
Scorecard for Executive Course
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mens M: 66.2/106 | 410 | 150 | 305 | 285 | 120 | 255 | 244 | 150 | 140 | 2059 | 4118 |
| Ladies W: 67.3/108 | 410 | 150 | 305 | 184 | 120 | 255 | 244 | 150 | 140 | 1958 | 3916 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 11 | ||
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 66 |
Course Details
Year Built N/A
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Walking Allowed Yes
Available Facilities
Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet FacilitiesAvailable Activities
Swimming, BilliardsAvailable Sports
Fitness, Tennis
Reviews
4.0
I Recommend This Course
Great course
This is a great little course to help improve your game
A few too many par 3s though
Handy if you live locally
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Business Tools for Golf Course Operators
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Resort
Colchester, Colchester
Semi-Private
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