Golf courses near Romford
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Romford, including 18 with 18 holes, 3 with 9 holes. 100% have a website listed.
Twelve of the listed venues state when they were founded on their own websites. The earliest dates given are 1890 for Woodford Golf Club (Buckhurst Hill) and 1894 for Romford Golf Club (Chase Cross), and the 1990s is the decade that comes up most often, with three founding years.
Romford Golf Club (Chase Cross) sits 2.1 km away, the closest of the group, with Crowlands Heath Golf Club (Romford) next at 2.3 km. Essex and Havering hold the two largest groups among the listed courses, while Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Thurrock and Bexley are also represented.
Thirteen venues have club websites that welcome visitors; for the rest nothing is stated, so access can be confirmed with the club directly.
At a glance
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 18 | 60% |
| 9 holes | 3 | 10% |
| 27 holes | 1 | 3% |
| 36 holes or more | 1 | 3% |
| Holes not recorded | 7 | 23% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 8 |
As described on the club website, for 8 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Romford
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Havering | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Redbridge | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Barking and Dagenham | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thurrock | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bexley | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 13
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risebridge Golf Centre | 18 | 72 | 1972 | 2.6 km |
| Upminster Golf and Bowling Club | 4.9 km | |||
| Ingrebourne Links Golf Course | 9 | 2017 | 7.7 km | |
| Chigwell Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 8.5 km | |
| Warley Park Golf Club | 27 | 8.7 km | ||
| Ilford Golf Club | 1907 | 8.8 km | ||
| Belhus Park Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 9.2 km | |
| Woolston Manor Golf & Country Club | 18 | 72 | 9.5 km | |
| Abridge Golf and Country Club | 72 | 10 km | ||
| Thorndon Park Golf Club | 1920 | 11 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1890 | 12 km |
| Romford Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1894 | 2.1 km |
| Ilford Golf Club | 1907 | 8.8 km | ||
| Thorndon Park Golf Club | 1920 | 11 km | ||
| Bentley Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 1972 | 10 km |
| Risebridge Golf Centre | 18 | 72 | 1972 | 2.6 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 12 of the 30 courses.
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romford Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 2.1 km |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Club | 2.3 km | ||
| Risebridge Golf Centre | 18 | 72 | 2.6 km |
| Whalebone Golf Club | 18 | 64 | 2.8 km |
| Upminster Golf and Bowling Club | 4.9 km | ||
| Hainault Forest Golf Club | 36 | 5.2 km | |
| Maylands Golf Club | 6.1 km | ||
| Stapleford Abbotts - Priors Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 6.7 km |
| Cranham Golf Course | 18 | 7.3 km | |
| Ingrebourne Links Golf Course | 9 | 7.7 km | |
| Weald Park Hotel Golf and Country Club | 18 | 72 | 8.1 km |
| Chigwell Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 8.5 km |
| Warley Park Golf Club | 27 | 8.7 km | |
| Ilford Golf Club | 8.8 km | ||
| Belhus Park Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 9.2 km |
| Woolston Manor Golf & Country Club | 18 | 72 | 9.5 km |
| Top Meadow | 18 | 9.8 km | |
| Wanstead Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 10 km |
| Abridge Golf and Country Club | 72 | 10 km | |
| Brentwood Golf Centre at Hartswood | 18 | 70 | 10 km |
| Bentley Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 10 km |
| Thorndon Park Golf Club | 11 km | ||
| Mardyke Valley Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 12 km |
| Loughton Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 12 km |
| Hobbs Cross Golf Centre | 18 | 12 km | |
| Woodford Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 12 km |
| Epping Golf Course | 18 | 68 | 13 km |
| South Essex Golf Centre | 27 | 13 km | |
| Barnehurst Golf Course | 9 | 34 | 13 km |
| Toot Hill Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 13 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Romford?
- 86 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Romford; this page shows the 30 nearest. 17 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Romford?
- Romford Golf Club, about 2.1 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Romford?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Romford?
- 13 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Risebridge Golf Centre, Upminster Golf and Bowling Club and Ingrebourne Links Golf Course. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Romford?
- Among the 12 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Woodford Golf Club dates back to 1890, followed by Romford Golf Club (1894).
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