West Essex Golf Club

West Essex follows traditional UK golf club dress standards. Appropriate golf clothing and golf shoes should be worn on the course, with smart casual clothing expected in the clubhouse.

Visitors and guests are asked to avoid clothing that would generally be considered unsuitable at a golf club, including non-golf sportswear, beachwear or overly casual clothing.

West Essex Golf Club is located in Chingford, on the London and Essex border, making it particularly convenient for golfers travelling from North and East London as well as the surrounding areas of Essex.

West Essex is an 18-hole championship parkland course designed by five-time Open Champion James Braid. Established in 1900 and set beside Epping Forest, the course combines mature woodland, natural contours and strategically placed hazards to create a varied test for golfers of different abilities.

Yes. West Essex welcomes golf societies, corporate golf days and organised group golf. A range of golf-day options is available, with food and refreshments also available through the club’s temporary clubhouse facilities.

Find out more about Golf Societies and Golf Days.

Yes. Visitors are welcome to play at West Essex, subject to tee-time availability. The course offers an opportunity to experience one of Essex’s established championship parkland courses, with visitor bookings available through the club.

View our Green Fees and Visitor Golf information.

West Essex offers members a championship parkland course designed by five-time Open Champion James Braid, together with modern practice facilities including a TrackMan driving range. Established in 1900 and set beside Epping Forest, the club combines a historic golf course with regular competitions, social golf and opportunities for players to become part of an active golfing community.

Find out more about Golf Membership at West Essex.

Prospective members can make an initial enquiry through the West Essex Golf Club website or contact the club directly. Before joining, there is an informal chat to help you understand the club and the membership options available.

Once you have joined, the club provides an introduction which may include a round of golf and introductions to any regular swindles or groups you may be interested in joining.

Visit our Golf Membership page to make an enquiry.

There is currently no joining fee for Women’s Membership at West Essex Golf Club. Women members can take part in regular competitions and social golf, as well as make use of the club’s practice facilities and TrackMan Range.

Find out more about Women’s Golf at West Essex.

Yes. Visitors are welcome to play at West Essex, subject to tee-time availability. The course offers an opportunity to experience one of Essex’s established championship parkland courses, with visitor bookings available through the club.

View our Green Fees and Visitor Golf information.

Yes. West Essex welcomes golf societies, corporate golf days and organised group golf. A range of golf-day options is available, with food and refreshments also available through the club’s temporary clubhouse facilities.

Find out more about Golf Societies and Golf Days.