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3.8
255 Reviews (255)
5 Stars
78
4 Stars
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3 Stars
37
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
13
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
75.6%
Recommend this course
207 out of 255 reviews
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4.1
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
81.5%
Recommend this course
22 out of 27 reviews
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3.7
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.2
68.0%
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Stapleford Abbotts Golf Club - Abbotts Course

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6428 yards
Slope 133
Rating 71.9

Course Details

Year Built 1989
Architect Howard Swan (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 25
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.8
255 Reviews (255)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Wet. Wet. Wet!!

I booked in advance to take my grandson on a “proper” course. I asked at 7am how the course was playing as there had been rain recently. I was assured the course drainage was good and it was playing well. It hadn’t rained overnight so we set off expecting a nice round. Very disappointed to find the course was very wet- under water in places- bunkers like ponds.
My first drive was arrow straight (unusual) and plugged wasn’t close to describing the lie. If we were playing ‘pick and place’ we needed trowels to retrieve our balls after most tee shots. Be honest with your customers and we would have postponed. Now we’re unlikely to return.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Compliments to the Greenkeeper

I was critical of the greens here last summer when they were underwatered but playing here this week I was very impressed with their condition, considering the time of year and the rainfall. Hopefully in the spring the bunkers can receive some attention.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent value

Weather was terrible all week before, but considering this the course was in amazing condition, no temporary greens or winter tees. Great value for money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Value for money!

A great tight course with some very challenging holes! Great value for the money to play 18 holes.

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

Fantastic course, slow play again...

Second time I've played here. Been a really wet week so trolleys on paths etc..but despite that wonderful condition and really well looked after. The staff are fantastic all around the site. Probably the best course in the area.

However.

On both occasions I've played there we've been stuck behind lady members going incredibly slow. I have no issue with people learning, we've all been there, and it's great to see new people on the course, but let better players through. Every single hole was on the tee box and they'd be barely 50 yards down the fairway hacking away at it. Happened last time I played here too. There is a course marshall so no idea why he wasn't telling them to get over. It's courtesy, even if you are a member.

Will definitely play again as it's amazing venue.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bargain Price

Where could you enjoy a round on Saturday morning for £20? Decent layout with plenty of room. Each hole had its own challenge. Greens suffering a bit due to winter but not unexpected this time of year and recent weather. Happy to play this course again in the future.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Great and challenging layout

Nice course but scruffy , realise the weather is challenging but other courses definitely spend a bit more time in the upkeep

Bunkers got to be the worst by far

The course is a lively layout and tight and challenging

Hopefully they get it back to how it used to be

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

The greens have recovered really well from the summer and were quite firm. The course is quite well drained. The only factor that let it down were youngsters shouting walking about with dogs on the last few holes. Dangerous and annoying. No signs of marshalls anywhere on the course. Apart from this it was a pleasant round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A Brilliant Day

Played this morning (17/11/23) and had a brilliant day. The course was in excellent condition - no mats on the tees here - and the greens were great. Lost a couple of balls under the carpet of leaves but that’s unfortunate. I really wish all visitors (and members?) would remember to replace divots and repair pitch marks on the greens as the green keepers have obviously worked hard to keep the course in good condition. The buggy path all round the course really helps to enable those of us with less mobility to still play in the wet conditions we have experienced recently.
A big shout out also to the great staff in the clubhouse, particularly Sam and Max who are welcoming and friendly and seemed genuinely pleased that we visited their course this morning. I’m happy to recommend playing here to my friends and can honestly say you won’t find a better deal for this money anywhere nearby.
Thanks team and look forward to seeing you again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course, for little money

Played here today for the second time. After the torrential rain we’ve had I was expecting the course to be almost unplayable. To my surprise, it was anything but. We used a buggy, as I have some mobility issues. Buggies allowed all year round, in winter use cart path, then drive across the fairway at 90 degrees. Green were very good for the conditions and at only £15 per round it is unbelievable value . Sam, & Max in the clubhouse make your visit even more enjoyable with their caring nature, and relaxed attitude. Some courses can be quite stuffy, but not here. We will definitely be returning in the future. A must try

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
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent staff

The Steffens were so friendly and accommodating especially the two blonde ladies who we’re friendly and accommodating have booked our Xmas society day there as the food was great and the staff made us feel welcome

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

Decent for the price

For £22.50 it was definitely worth it, greens look like they are on the mend. It’s hard to book an early morning slot on a weekend unless you are a member somewhere so this course is decent as there’s always slots!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Highly recommendable great course. Very friendly staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very good course friendly staff

The course was very nice, well kept, staff were very friendly reasonable prices. Would highly recommend we’ll established course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Not great..

Took 3 hours to play 11 holes in a 2 ball. Greens were very poor, couldn’t tell them from the fairway, with bobbles all over.

Wouldn’t play here again unless I was really desperate!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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