Curated Golf Guide

Best Golf Courses in Colchester

Discover the top-rated golf destinations in Colchester. We've analyzed reviews and data from 11 local courses to help you find the perfect round.

3.7 Avg Rating
6,328 Avg Yards

Golf in Colchester — 2026 Guide

Colchester is home to 11 golf courses with an average player rating of 3.7 out of 5. Courses here average 6,328 yards in length, with the longest stretching 7,000 yards. The top-rated course is The Essex Golf & Country Club - County Course, rated 4.6 stars.

Browse our ranked list below to compare courses by rating, yardage, and hole count. Each listing links to detailed scorecards, photos, and player reviews to help you plan your next round.

Editor's Picks for Colchester

🏆 Top Rated

The Essex Golf & Country Club - County Course

Rated 4.6 stars by players

The highest rated course in the region, offering a premium experience for golfers of all skill levels.

⛳ The Longest Drive

The Essex Golf & Country Club - County Course

7,000 yd from the back tees

A true test of distance. Bring your driver and get ready to cover some serious ground.

👥 Fan Favorite

Chanticlair Golf Course

129 reviews

The most reviewed course in town. A popular choice among local players and visitors alike.

All Top Courses in Colchester

#2

Five Lakes - Lakes Course

Colchester, Essex

4.5 Rating
18 Holes
6,313 yd Length

Under new management, The Lakes Course is a par 72 measuring 6,313 yards. The course is set within the Potters Five Lakes of Colchester As the name...

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#3

Braintree Golf Club

Colchester, Essex

4.3 Rating
18 Holes
6,252 yd Length

Not far from Colchester, Braintree Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and...

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#4

Colne Valley Golf Club

Colchester, Essex

4.3 Rating
18 Holes
6,303 yd Length

Colne Valley Golf Club offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of modern day life. Situated in an area of natural beauty on the Essex/...

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#5

Stoke-by-Nayland - Gainsborough Course

Colchester, Essex

4.0 Rating
18 Holes
6,561 yd Length

Not far from Colchester, Stoke-by-Nayland - Gainsborough Course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-g...

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#7

Lexden Wood Golf Club

Colchester, Essex

4.0 Rating
18 Holes
5,895 yd Length

Lexden Wood Golf Club, also known as Playgolf Colchester is a 27-hole complex with a 18 hole par 70 (5895 yards). Lexden Wood Golf Club was redesig...

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#8

Colchester Golf Club

Colchester, Essex

3.8 Rating
18 Holes
6,357 yd Length

Not far from Colchester, Colchester Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways an...

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#9

Stoke-by-Nayland - Constable Course

Colchester, Essex

3.6 Rating
18 Holes
6,544 yd Length

Not far from Colchester, Stoke-by-Nayland - Constable Course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groo...

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#10

Chanticlair Golf Course

Colchester, Connecticut

3.5 Rating
9 Holes
5,983 yd Length

Not far from Colchester, Chanticlair Golf Course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways...

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#11

Gold Hills Golf Course

Colchester, Illinois

18 Holes
6,070 yd Length

Not far from Colchester, Gold Hills Golf Course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways ...

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