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AT A GLANCE
Golf courses
Five Lakes Resort hosts two contrasting and mature 18 hole parkland courses which have gained an enviable reputation in this part of the world – The Lakes and The Links.
More information on golf coursesFive Lakes Golf Club is home to two great 18-hole courses and has great facilities such as a practice area & driving range, a golfers only bar, the option of tuition and a great fully stocked golf shop.
Lakes Course (Five Lakes Hotel & Golf Club)
With water brought in to play on half of the holes, the Lakes Course presents even the more advanced golfers with a sincere test of accuracy. At 6,767-yards in length, this really is a beautiful course with USGA standard greens and tees, which make great features on the rolling countryside landscape.
TEST
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 313 | 288 | 4 | 17 | 271 | 4 | 14 |
| 2 | 370 | 350 | 4 | 5 | 327 | 4 | 6 |
| 3 | 504 | 483 | 5 | 7 | 441 | 5 | 12 |
| 4 | 182 | 159 | 3 | 15 | 138 | 3 | 16 |
| 5 | 436 | 414 | 4 | 1 | 392 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 | 564 | 527 | 5 | 11 | 467 | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | 397 | 382 | 4 | 3 | 355 | 4 | 8 |
| 8 | 176 | 155 | 3 | 13 | 126 | 3 | 18 |
| 9 | 500 | 479 | 5 | 9 | 450 | 5 | 9 |
| OUT | 3442 | 3237 | 37 | | 2967 | 37 | |
| 10 | 397 | 372 | 4 | 10 | 348 | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | 173 | 157 | 3 | 14 | 126 | 3 | 13 |
| 12 | 491 | 468 | 5 | 6 | 438 | 5 | 11 |
| 13 | 440 | 409 | 4 | 2 | 376 | 4 | 3 |
| 14 | 402 | 363 | 4 | 12 | 330 | 4 | 7 |
| 15 | 347 | 328 | 4 | 16 | 304 | 4 | 15 |
| 16 | 191 | 155 | 3 | 18 | 124 | 3 | 17 |
| 17 | 424 | 403 | 4 | 4 | 379 | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | 444 | 421 | 4 | 8 | 373 | 4 | 4 |
| IN | 3309 | 3076 | 35 | | 2798 | 35 | |
| TOTAL | 6751 | 6313 | 72 | | 5765 | 72 | |
Links Course (Five Lakes Hotel & Golf Club)
A great contrast to the Lakes Course, the Links has tree lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers on the approach shots to the challenging, plush greens. Having matured over the years, the Links course is an ideal compliment to the Lakes anfd definitely one to visit if you are in the region.
TEST
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 359 | 349 | 4 | 11 | 316 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | 342 | 332 | 4 | 15 | 280 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 | 377 | 371 | 4 | 5 | 366 | 4 | 3 |
| 4 | 488 | 461 | 5 | 17 | 323 | 4 | 5 |
| 5 | 465 | 455 | 4 | 1 | 407 | 4 | 1 |
| 6 | 397 | 387 | 4 | 3 | 230 | 4 | 17 |
| 7 | 309 | 304 | 4 | 13 | 293 | 4 | 15 |
| 8 | 200 | 190 | 3 | 7 | 186 | 3 | 13 |
| 9 | 371 | 361 | 4 | 9 | 348 | 4 | 11 |
| OUT | 3308 | 3210 | 36 | | 2749 | 35 | |
| 10 | 153 | 136 | 3 | 12 | 120 | 3 | 16 |
| 11 | 398 | 388 | 4 | 4 | 349 | 4 | 6 |
| 12 | 482 | 476 | 5 | 6 | 409 | 5 | 4 |
| 13 | 163 | 163 | 3 | 16 | 142 | 3 | 18 |
| 14 | 501 | 491 | 5 | 2 | 396 | 5 | 8 |
| 15 | 308 | 304 | 4 | 18 | 297 | 4 | 12 |
| 16 | 160 | 132 | 3 | 8 | 125 | 3 | 10 |
| 17 | 335 | 318 | 4 | 14 | 270 | 4 | 14 |
| 18 | 373 | 363 | 4 | 10 | 337 | 4 | 2 |
| IN | 2873 | 2771 | 35 | | 2445 | 35 | |
| TOTAL | 6181 | 5981 | 71 | | 5194 | 70 | |
Accommodation
Nestled in 320 acres of dramatic Essex countryside. The 194 bedroom 4* resort features the 2AA Rosette Camelot restaurant and Bejerano's brasserie, as well as four bars.
More information on accommodationThe Five Lakes Hotel is an ideal venue for groups and couples alike. With 194 bedrooms all with a comfortable design and equipped with all necessary amenities, you will not be let down by the accommodation. Equally, with a great range of leisure facilities including a beauty spa, swimming pool, gymnasium, tanning salon and much more, there’s plenty to help guests relax after a tough round of golf. For dining you can try the 2AA Rosette Camelot Restaurant which offers a fantastic varied menu, or there is the more informal Brasserie and the Squires Bar, which is ideal for a quick drink or light snack.
Did you know
Water features strongly in the overall design of the Lakes Course, coming in to play on ten of the holes.
Location
Tolleshunt Knights, near Maldon, Essex (9 miles from the A12 and within easy reach of the M25, 35 minutes from Stansted Airport)
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