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Jason Dawson (England) 08/01/07

Being new to golf (4mths)i have tried to play a few differant local courses and on sunday 07/01/07 i played 18 holes at the sth essex, (heron and hawk)the front 9 i felt a little under pressure with another group of players waiting to tee off behind my 4 ball, so i didnt play well and rushed alot of my shots which resulted in me picking up my ball as i couldnt score on 4 out of 9 holes (we were playing stapleford),but on the back 9 with no one behind me i felt no pressure and had a good back 9.

the course was good if a little muddy (due to rain th night before)the greens were exellent if a little fast for me, all in all was ok.

Value for Money	3
Challenge	6
Off Course	8

Adam Grey (England) 30/12/06

South Essex golf club is a lovely place with fantastic greens, superb fairways, and some interesting par 3's. However, one thing I notice about this club is it is more of a money making club than a club that cares for players. I am not a member at the club, but it seems that it is very busy over there and there are alot of society's. Im guessing its very hard for members to play when they want because of all the people paying to play. However, I do love the course and it is quite challenging and the greens are wonderful. The Course is looked after for sure!

Value for Money	5
Challenge	8
Off Course	5

Richard Cook (England) 29/08/06

Played 29th August 2006 -- Heron/Hawk -- 8.03am

A great golf course. The fairways were cut very short and were very nice, not many divots or bare patches. The greens were superb, very fast and true and no pitchmarks, forget the other comments about poor greens. However the tees need some work as there was little grass, however this didn't stop the enjoyment of playing a lovely course. The surroundings were nice, but beware, the rough is very penal (as are the fairway bunkers). Lots of mature trees add to this great golfing location. Good value as well, with playing before 7.30AM or after 2PM, on weekdays is a cool £9.99 per player. The normal weekday rate for adults is £21, and juniors are £13.

Great off-course facilities aswell with a good driving range, great clubhouse with cheap drinks and food (pint of beer = £1.99).

All in all a great golfing venue which I highly reccomend, and a course which I would gladly return to in the future

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Richard Cook

Value for Money	9
Challenge	9
Off Course	10

Richard Cook (England) 29/08/06

Played Heron-Hawk - 29th August 2006 -- 8:03am

A very good golf course which just needs work on tees to make it superb. The tees were quite bare, but were good considering it is cheap. £21 weekdays, but if you play before 7:30 am or after 2pm, it costs £9.99. The fairways were generally in superb condition and the greens were very quick, the ball rolled true on all greens. Bunkers need more raking, but that does not stop this from being a great course. Also a good clubhouse with cheap beer (£1.99/pint) and serves good food and has a good spacious balcony overlooking the lake and the 18th green. All things considered, a superb course.

p.s. i am returning next monday (4th september)

Value for Money	9
Challenge	8
Off Course	9

Craig Willson (England) 07/08/06

Played the Hawk and the Heron course on a hot dusty day. Had no time problems, finished in 3h45min and had no waits on any tees. It's a good course on an interesting peice of land but it just needs a bit more TLC. The tee's were poor on nearly every hole we played and the greens had a lot of pitch marks on. Some of the par 4s could do with a bit of lengthening a little but design is pretty good.£27 seemed a little expensive all things considered. Clubhouse is great in the summer and the range is good quality as well.

Value for Money	6
Challenge	6
Off Course	8

Matt Edwards (Wales) 21/08/05

Played this course this afternoon and unusually for a Sunday afternoon was not too crowded. Very impressed with standard of greens and fairways. One or two of the tees were a little beaten up but on the whole very playable.

Some very challenging and interesting holes on this layout.

Well worth a visit.

Value for Money	9
Challenge	7
Off Course	8