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Canons Brook Golf Club P1
Canons Brook Golf Club was designed by Sir
Henry Cotton, whose philosophy was to create
a championship length course with very little
rough, but incorporating many bunkers and large
undulating greens, a task he accomplished with
style. The course was officially opened in 1966.
Sir Henry has designed the course in such a way
that the aspiring golfer must exhibit a wide repertoire
of shots if they are to master the course. It was his
intention that regardless of standard, every golfer
should be rewarded for thoughtful and skilful play,
rather than power alone.
Situated in 112 acres of mature rolling countryside,
the 18 hole, 6,769 yard par 73 championship course
makes excellent use of the surrounding landscape
and its numerous natural and man made hazards
and beautiful features.
The Canons Brook, from which the club takes it’s
name, meanders through various parts of the course.
The Brook, as it is known, catches many a golf ball for
those that fail to treat it with respect.
The twelfth hole is Sir Henry Cottons’ signature hole
and typifies all the holes on the course. Seemingly
simple, but surrounded with problems and should be
well thought out.
Sir Henry Cotton enjoyed considerable success as
a golfer winning the Open Championship on three
occasions. He was widely renowned as the top
British golfer of his time and played in four Ryder
Cup tournaments.
This rich and successful history and his unique
vision have created a golf course which should
be a must for any golfer who appreciates a
challenge and wants to play what is probably
the best course in Essex.
The Club’s History