Colchester Golf Club has been voted the No.1 golf course in North Essex. Our beautiful, tree-lined, 18-hole course was founded in 1907, designed by none other than 5-times Open Champion James Braid. With a pleasant terrain, short walks between green and tee, and a sunny climate, this is a lovely place to be and to play golf, reflected by the Club hosting numerous prestigious events such as the Essex Open (PGA), the Essex Amateur Championship, the East Anglian Amateur Championship and the prestigious Eastern Region PGA Championship and the Eastern Region Championship Pro-Am. The club is owned and run by its membership for the benefit of the members and the local community. The club has an excellent and challenging 18-hole golf course, a nine hole academy course, a 300 yard full driving range complete with PGA professional coaches and a Pro Shop including a full swing studio.