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Wish to play hereAbout the course
Established parkland course in Thorpe Bay with mature trees and views over the Thames Estuary, dating to the Edwardian era.
A brief history
Thorpe Hall Golf Club was founded in 1907 in the Edwardian era, a period when seaside golf in south Essex was expanding rapidly with the growth of Southend-on-Sea as a resort town. The course sits in the Thorpe Bay area on the eastern edge of Southend and was laid out on grounds that had been part of the Thorpe Hall estate. The club has retained its traditional members' character throughout its existence and the mature trees that now frame many fairways have grown up around the original routing over more than a century of play.
Layout & location
Setting. Seaside farmland converted from agricultural use; Elizabethan-era clubhouse
Founded 1907 · Designed by Kenneth Costley-White, Bert Batley.
Notable
- Host venue of Sir Michael Bonallack Trophy Essex Seniors Team Champions 2025
- Sir Michael Bonallack joined as cadet in 1948, won Essex Boys Championship 1950/51, British Boys Championship 1952, five Amateur Championships, nine Walker Cup appearances
- Peter Dawson began as cadet, became Secretary of Royal and Ancient Golf Club 1999-2015
- Multiple England international players developed through the club including Sally Barber (Curtis Cup 1962), Lady Angela Bonallack (six Curtis Cup matches)
- Closed during Second World War with fairways dug up to prevent aircraft landings
- First formal competition held 23 March 1907 for Founders Cup; Harry Vardon played in a final and was initially deceived by the course's apparent ease
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