Manor of Groves Golf Club offers an attractive 18-hole, par-71 championship parkland course set within 150 acres of rolling Hertfordshire countryside near Sawbridgeworth. Mature trees, sweeping fairways and the landscaped grounds surrounding the historic manor create a varied layout that rewards thoughtful course management rather than simply relying on distance. The course is open for year-round play and works particularly well for visiting fourballs, societies and mixed-handicap groups.

One of the course’s most interesting features is the contrast between its different sections. Holes 4 to 12 weave through and around the traditional manor gardens, where mature trees and tighter playing corridors place greater emphasis on accuracy. The opening three holes and the closing stretch from 13 to 18 move into broader parkland, with wider, sweeping fairways providing a noticeably more open style of golf. That change of character gives the round plenty of variety and means golfers regularly need to adapt their strategy.

The club’s Viewing Gallery clubhouse overlooks the first tee and 18th green, providing a natural meeting point before and after a round. Inside is a lounge and bar alongside a well-stocked professional shop. Buggies, trolleys and golf clubs are available to hire, while the resident PGA Professional and team offer individual tuition, group lessons, clinics and playing lessons.

For golf societies and larger parties, dedicated golf-day packages and event support make organising a group visit straightforward. The adjoining Manor of Groves Hotel adds another major advantage, with accommodation, restaurants, a swimming pool, health club and leisure facilities all within the same estate.

With on-site accommodation, year-round parkland golf and excellent access from Stansted Airport and the M11, Manor of Groves is a convenient choice for a relaxed Hertfordshire golf break close to both London and the Essex border.

All course and facility details above have been checked against Manor of Groves’ current official information and the golf club’s own member-maintained website.