Chingford

The slightly bizarre rule you must wear an item of red clothing marks Chingford Golf Club out from nearby courses. The fact it's easy to get to, relatively cheap, and generally in excellent condition, mean it represents a fair bet for a good day on the greens. Tuck into a big breakfast at the well-stocked cafe next door to the clubhouse. The opening holes ease you into the round, being relatively straight and easily within reach of the moderate handicapper. When you hit Epping Forest, which cuts rights through the middle of the front nine, things gets tougher - narrow fairways and tricky pin positions combine for a real test. £14 a round ...  Read the complete review