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Heathland golf courses in and around Poole & Bournemouth
Bridport & West Dorset clifftop Golf Club in a stunning location at West Bay
The beautiful heathland Isle of Purbeck Golf Club overlooking Poole Harbour
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Dorset Golf Breaks
Dorset is excellent for Golf breaks. The natural Dorset heaths that once covered a large part of the county lends themselves to traditional golf courses with fine fescues and bents. In fact some valuable heathland habitat is best conserved within some golf clubs' boundaries. There is a mix of heathland and parkland courses across Dorset and plenty of choice for a range of challenges. A few courses are mentioned below but try the links right for comprehensive information on golf courses and breaks in Dorset.
You'll find a concentration of golf courses around Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole in East Dorset. A scattering of other courses can be found as far north as Sherborne all the way down to the coast. Try the stunning clifftop Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club for fantastic views!
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Isle of Purbeck Golf Club
In 1950 Enid Blyton's husband, Kenneth Waters, bought the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club. While holidaying here they were both known to play almost every day.
Under their management it was extended to 27 holes, including a 9 hole course, Dene, and an 18 hole championship course, Purbeck.
Today the course is a beautiful heathland course frequently ranked among the top 100 courses in the UK. From the road leading down to the club are some fantastic views across the heathland to Poole Harbour.
Visitors are welcomed to the Golf Club and either course is bound to suit golfers of all abilities. Check the link right for more information. Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, 6 Studland, Dorset BH19 3AB. Tel (shop): 01929 450354. Tel (office): 01929 450361. Fax: 01929 450501. Email: iop@purbeckgolf.co.uk
Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club
Above the golden cliffs to the east of West Bay is Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club.
This is a stunning cliff-top golf course with far reaching views along the Jurassic Coast, Chesil beach and Lyme Bay.
The sixth hole, Port Coombe, is the course's signature hole and has been voted into the top 100 holes in the world. It's a spectacular hole of only 133 yards, but dropping from the top of the cliff to a green almost at sea level far below!
Visitors are welcomed at the club outside of 8-9am daily and 11am-12pm on Saturdays and when competitions are not being played. Check the link right for more information or contact the golf club direct via the secretary on 01308 421095. Email: secretary@bridportgolfclub.org.uk,
Sherborne Golf Club
Sherborne has its own golf club on the outskirts of the town. Sherborne Golf Club is an eighteen hole parkland course with spectacular views across Blackmore Vale. The Club was formed in1894 as Blackmore Vale Golf Club. From the course you can see as far as Glastonbury Tor and Cheddar on a clear day.
Visitors are welcome, contact the Pro Shop for booking details Tel: 01935 812274.
Sherborne Golf Club, Higher Clatcombe, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4RN. Tel: 01935 814431. Fax: 01935 814218. Email: secretary@sherbornegolfclub.co.uk
Golf Courses in Poole
Poole is well endowed with golf courses, both in the heart of Poole and in the surrounding countryside. Naturally most of the courses in the area are based on heathland for which Dorset is particularly special. All courses welcome visitors and offer a wide range of golfing challenges and experiences. Check the weblinks right for green fees, dress codes and handicap certificate requirements.
Just inland from the beach is the traditional heathland course of Parkstone Golf Club. It's a beautiful 18 hole course which is also an important wildlife resource providing valuable habitat for sand lizards, Dartford warblers, silver studded blue butterflies and a range of specialist heathland plants.
Bulbury Woods Golf Club is at Lytchett Minster to the east of Poole. It has an 18 hole parkland course surrounded by ancient woodland with views out over the Purbeck countryside.
Broadstone (Dorset) Golf Club is to the north of Poole. It's an extensive 18 hole heathland course that was first established in 1898 by Lord Wimborne. Also north of Poole is Knighton Heath Golf Club, another 18th hole golf course where the fairways are lined with heathland.
Meyrick Park Bournemouth
Meyrick Park right in the centre of Bournemouth is good for leisure with its 18 hole golf course and bowling greens.
Meyrick Park Golf Course was established in 1894 and is a parkland course with luxury lodge accommodation, health & fitness club, golf shop and cafe bar.
Check the link right for more information on facilities and arrangements for visitors.
The Club & Lodge at Meyrick Park, Central Drive, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 6LH. Tel: 01202 786 000 Fax: 01202 786 020
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