East Brighton Golf Club
A James Braid par 72 above the Marina that golfers say drains well and has fast, true greens. £50 midweek, £60 at weekends, and slow rounds are the one regular complaint.
Prices read from ebgc.co.uk and booking.page on . Golfers: 4.2 out of 5 from 156 Golfshake reviews. How this page was made.
What it's like
East Brighton is an 18-hole, par 72 course on Roedean Road, just above Brighton Marina and looking over the sea. It was founded in 1893 and laid out by James Braid. From the white tees it plays 6,346 yards at course rating 71.8 and slope 133. The club describes it as downland on chalk, playable year round, with temporary greens rarely used.
There's a halfway house for hot and cold drinks and snacks, a large putting green, and a bookable indoor swing studio.
Best for
- Winter golf, since reviewers say it drains well and stays open
- Sea views over Brighton and the coast
- A mid-priced round between Hollingbury and Dyke
Skip if
- You want to avoid slow rounds at busy weekends
- You want the cheapest round in the city (Hollingbury is £28 midweek)
Green fees and prices
checked 31 Oct 2026Green fees
| Option | When | Price | £ per hole | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green fee | ||||
| Standard green fee, midweek | Weekday | £50 | £2.78 | ebgc.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Standard green fee, weekend | Weekend | £60 | £3.33 | ebgc.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
Simulator and studio
| Option | When | Price | Source, checked | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indoor swing studio hire, 30 minutes | 30 min | £12.50per group | booking.page 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Indoor swing studio hire, 1 hour (first listing; tier not labelled) | 60 min | £30per group | booking.page 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Indoor swing studio hire, 1 hour (second listing; tier not labelled) | 60 min | £20per group | booking.page 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Indoor swing studio hire, 2 hours (first listing; tier not labelled) | 120 min | £35per group | booking.page 31 Oct 2026 | |
| Indoor swing studio hire, 2 hours (second listing; tier not labelled) | 120 min | £50per group | booking.page 31 Oct 2026 |
Extras, lessons, societies and membership (16 prices)
| Option | When | Price | Source, checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson with Darren Mustchin, 1 hour (club page)Lesson | 60 min | £70 | ebgc.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Lesson with Darren Mustchin, 1 hour, members (club page)Lesson | 60 min | £60 | ebgc.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Lesson with Darren Mustchin, 30 minutesLesson | 30 min | £30 | ebgc.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Lesson with Darren Mustchin, 1 hour (online booking page)Lesson | 60 min | £50 | booking.page 31 Oct 2026 |
| Lesson with James Sharp, 1 hour (club page)Lesson | 60 min | £60 | ebgc.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Lesson with James Sharp, 1 hour (his site, incl. video analysis)Lesson | 60 min | £70 | jamessharpgolf.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Lesson with James Sharp, 2 hours (his site)Lesson | 120 min | £135 | jamessharpgolf.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| James Sharp beginners course, 6 x 1 hourLesson | any time | £300 | jamessharpgolf.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Lesson with James Sharp, 1 hour (online booking page)Lesson | 60 min | £60 | booking.page 31 Oct 2026 |
| Lesson with James Sharp, 2 hours (online booking page)Lesson | 120 min | £120 | booking.page 31 Oct 2026 |
| Gold society package (bacon bap, 18 holes, 2-course lunch), Mon-ThuSociety | Weekday | £77 | ebgc.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Gold society package (bacon bap, 18 holes, 2-course lunch), Fri-SunSociety | Weekend | £82 | ebgc.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Silver society package (bacon bap, 18 holes, 1-course lunch), Mon-ThuSociety | Weekday | £72 | ebgc.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Silver society package (bacon bap, 18 holes, 1-course lunch), Fri-SunSociety | Weekend | £75 | ebgc.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Bronze society package (bacon bap, 18 holes), Mon-ThuSociety | Weekday | £57 | ebgc.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
| Bronze society package (bacon bap, 18 holes), Fri-SunSociety | Weekend | £62 | ebgc.co.uk 31 Oct 2026 |
The prices in plain words
- Standard green fee: £50 midweek (about £2.78 a hole), £60 weekend (about £3.33 a hole)
That puts East Brighton £8 above Brighton & Hove Golf Club's £42 midweek and £20 below Dyke's £70. Hollingbury is £28.
The studio and lesson prices differ between the club page, the booking page and a coach's own site, so we don't quote them here. Check before you book.
Online off-peak deals can be cheaper than the club's own rates. Resold tee times on marketplaces such as GolfNow are not the club's rate and are never shown here.
What golfers say
21 quotes read, collected 31 Oct 2026- 4.2 / 54.2 out of 5 from 156 Golfshake reviews, checked October 2026
- 4.4 / 54.4 out of 5 from 73 GolfPass reviews, checked October 2026
- 4 / 54 out of 5 from 22 Tripadvisor reviews, checked October 2026 (covers the whole venue)
The short version
Drainage is the clearest theme. Marek L (Golfshake, January 2026): "this course drains so well and is always open." The views get praise ("amazing views over the coast and downs", Jon S, August 2025), and so do the greens, though one 2023 reviewer found them "a touch fast". Wind matters: "Wind a big factor", Marek L, October 2025.
Pace of play is the complaint. Five reviewers between 2020 and 2024 report slow rounds, one calling it "very very slow" and others getting stuck behind a society or a group of "5 students". Food is mixed: "the breakfast was worth it" but also "no kitchen open".
- Drainage
- Greens
- Course condition
- Pace of play
- Views and setting
- Wind and weather
- Clubhouse and food
- Staff and service
Drainage
Two reviewers (October 2022 and January 2026) say it "drains remarkably well" and "drains so well and is always open".
2 cited quotes, with sources
“As always, this course drains so well and is always open.”
“it drains remarkably well.”
Greens
Reviewers in 2023 and 2026 call the greens "great" and "pure", though one found them "a little slower than expected" and the other "a touch fast".
2 cited quotes, with sources
“Fairways are coming back but greens are pure if nota little slower than expected.”
“Greens are great a touch fast may be but very true. Can't fault the condition of the course.”
Course condition
Four reviewers (2023 to 2026) are positive about the condition: "surprisingly good condition", "can't fault the condition of the course" and "good shape", though one (September 2026) says the fairways "are coming back".
4 cited quotes, with sources
“Fairways are coming back but greens are pure if nota little slower than expected.”
“Course is in surprisingly good condition follow the wet winter.”
“Excellent friendly service at the pro shop. The course was in good shape, very very slow”
“Greens are great a touch fast may be but very true. Can't fault the condition of the course.”
Pace of play
Five reviewers (2020 to 2024) report slow rounds: "very very slow", a round that "took just over 5 and a half hours", and being held up by "4 balls", a group of "5 students" or a society.
5 cited quotes, with sources
“Excellent friendly service at the pro shop. The course was in good shape, very very slow”
“Was slowed right down by a few 4 balls in front”
“I know it was a weekend but so many people and a group of 5 students in front who obviously do not play golf.”
“But unfortunately we got stuck behind a society that had to tee off late because of the weather conditions”
“The whole round took just over 5 and a half hours !”
Views and setting
Two reviewers (2022 and 2025) praise the views, as "picture perfect" and "amazing views over the coast and downs", and an undated blog says it is "the one people describe in terms of the view".
3 cited quotes, with sources
“It is the one people describe in terms of the view rather than the golf, which is a bit unfair because the golf is good.”
“Challenging up and down with amazing views over the coast and downs”
“Wonderful course, great facilities and picture perfect views.”
Wind and weather
Two reviewers (2019 and 2025) point to the wind: "Wind a big factor" and "if the wind blows ... you need your wits about you".
2 cited quotes, with sources
“Wind a big factor and greens are relatively fast.”
“if the wind blows (as it can do on the South Coast) you need your wits about you.”
Clubhouse and food
Opinions on the food and clubhouse differ: "the breakfast was worth it" (October 2025), "the bacon roll was good, but the meal disappointing" (July 2026), a "lovely clubhouse" (October 2025), and an October 2022 visit where "no kitchen open" meant a cold muffin.
4 cited quotes, with sources
“As for the catering, the bacon roll was good, but the meal disappointing.”
“Difficult front 9 and a few blind holes, the 5th!, but a nice course and lovely clubhouse and staff.”
“Also the breakfast was worth it”
“unfortunately arrived and no kitchen open so had a muffin which was still cold.”
Staff and service
Two reviewers (2024 and 2025) praise the staff: "lovely clubhouse and staff" and "Excellent friendly service at the pro shop".
2 cited quotes, with sources
“Difficult front 9 and a few blind holes, the 5th!, but a nice course and lovely clubhouse and staff.”
“Excellent friendly service at the pro shop. The course was in good shape, very very slow”
More quotes that did not make a theme (2)
“Some directional arrows would have been useful as on a number of occasions the location of the next tee was not obvious.”
“Not too hilly, but some demanding up-hill holes. Will certainly go back. Well stocked pro-shop. Friendly welcome.”
How to read this. Quotes are short, exact and linked; the summaries are ours and use only what is quoted. Opinions are not facts: fees and rules above come from the club itself. Older than five years is labelled. We do not publish our own star rating. How we gather and summarise feedback.
Not covered yet for this venue: Reddit, golf forums, YouTube, Google reviews, Golfshake, Instagram/facebook, Tripadvisor, Golfpass.
Tees, ratings and slope
| Tee | Played by | Season | Course rating | Slope | Par | Yards | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | men | all | 71.8 | 133 | 72 | 6346 | eagleplus.uk.com 31 Oct 2026 |
| yellow | men | all | 71 | 130 | 72 | eagleplus.uk.com 31 Oct 2026 | |
| blue | men | all | 60.8 | 100 | 65 | eagleplus.uk.com 31 Oct 2026 | |
| red | men | all | 68 | 121 | 68 | eagleplus.uk.com 31 Oct 2026 |
The course
- Holes
- 18, par 72
- Type
- Downland
- Designer
- James Braid
- Established
- 1893
- Yardage
- 6,346 yards
- Setting
- Views east and west over Brighton and the sea
Facilities
yes · no · not statedGetting there
Address. Roedean Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 5RA
Finding it. Just above Brighton Marina, overlooking the sea source
Website. ebgc.co.uk
Who it's for
Golfers who want the Braid layout and the sea view for less than Dyke. Visitors are welcome and the record shows no stated day or time restriction. The record doesn't give a handicap rule.
Skip it if slow rounds at a busy weekend would ruin your day (see below).
First time here
- Book through the club's visitor booking page, or ring the pro shop on 01273 604 838.
- Dress: recognised golfing apparel, peaks forward, shirts tucked in, golf shoes.
- Buggies are for hire from the pro shop, and advance booking is recommended.
- The club says special green fee rates are available online at off-peak times, so check the booking page before paying the standard rate.
The kitchen is closed on Mondays.
Good to know
- Head professional Darren Mustchin gives lessons from the pro shop, and independent coach James Sharp teaches at the club.
- The indoor swing studio takes up to four people per booking, 08:00 to 20:00 daily.
- Parking and a junior visitor rate aren't stated.
Compare nearby
same kind of place| Course | Holes · par | Weekday 18 | Weekend 18 | Twilight from | £ per hole | Visitors | Handicap cert? | Booking | Rating / slope | Golfers say | Drive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Golf ClubDevil's Dyke | 9 · 69 | £42 | £48 | £30 | £2.33 | Visitors welcomeVisitors from 12pm every day; all tee times must be pre-booked, up… | No | intelligentgolf | 69.4 / 125white/black, men | 4.8 (21)Tripadvisor | |
| Dyke Golf ClubDevil's Dyke | 18 · 72 | £70 | £80 | £35 | £3.89 | Visitors welcomeOnline booking up to two weeks ahead (payment in full at booking).… | Not stated | ClubV1 | n/s | 4.4 (101)Golfshake | |
| Hollingbury Park Golf CourseDitchling Road | 18 · 72 | £28 | £37 | £22 | £1.56 | Open to allNo day or time restriction stated; non-members book 4 days behind… | Not stated | ClubV1 | n/s | 3.7 (187)Golfshake | |
| West Hove Golf ClubHove | 18 · 70 | £35 | £45 | £33 | £1.94 | Visitors welcomeMon-Fri from 9am, weekends from 2pm; book online three days in… | Not stated | BRS Golf | 69.9 / 117white, men | 3.9 (124)Golfshake | |
| Cuckfield Golf CentreCuckfield | 9 | £34.50 | £34.50 | £19.50 | £1.92 | Visitors welcome | Not stated | intelligentgolf | n/s | 3.8 (111)Golfshake | 32 min |
| Haywards Heath Golf ClubHaywards Heath | 18 | £40 | £45 | £45 | £2.22 | Visitors welcomeWeekends after 12pm; County Card weekdays after 1pm; summer twilight… | Not stated | intelligentgolf | 70.5 / 121white | 4.1 (42)Hole19 | 30 min |
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How this page was made
Prices, rules and facilities come from the venue's own pages, read on ; each row above links to the page it came from. Values marked derived are our arithmetic on those prices. What golfers say is quoted from public reviews with source, date and link; the summaries are ours. We do not publish our own star rating. Not affiliated with East Brighton Golf Club.
Pages we read (12)
- ebgc.co.uk/ checked 31 Oct 2026
- ebgc.co.uk/visitors/green-fees/ checked 31 Oct 2026
- ebgc.co.uk/visitors/etiquette-dress-code/ checked 31 Oct 2026
- ebgc.co.uk/course/ checked 31 Oct 2026
- eagleplus.uk.com/e/east-brighton/east-brighton-course-ratings-men/ checked 31 Oct 2026
- ebgc.co.uk/club/pro-shop/ checked 31 Oct 2026
- ebgc.co.uk/club/food-beverage/ checked 31 Oct 2026
- ebgc.co.uk/visitors/societies/ checked 31 Oct 2026
- eastbrighton.intelligentgolf.co.uk/visitorbooking/ checked 31 Oct 2026
- booking.page/en/company/page/eastbrightongolfclub checked 31 Oct 2026
- eastbrightongolfclub.simplybook.it/v2/ checked 31 Oct 2026
- jamessharpgolf.co.uk/coaching/ checked 31 Oct 2026
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