UK Courses - Dorset and Hampshire
Dorset Resort
Dorset
7,027 yards, Par 72
THE Dorset Resort is an ideal place to base yourself should you be planning a trip to this part of the country. This Martin Hawtree-designed venue features three loops of nine holes that allow you to create a different challenge each day. Tackle the Championship combination of Lakeland and Parkland, or add the Woodland loop to experience a different challenge. All are maintained with USGA greens and, new for this year, the resort also has an indoor leisure centre that features a bowling rink, gym, sauna and jacuzzi. The Scandinavian-style lodges have also helped it to boast a five-star rating for the second year running.
Location: Four miles from Bere Regis
Green fees: £39 weekdays; £43 weekends
Special offer: £37 for coffee and bacon baguette, 18 holes plus lunch
www.dorsetgolfresort.com
01929 472 244
Dorset
7,027 yards, Par 72
THE Dorset Resort is an ideal place to base yourself should you be planning a trip to this part of the country. This Martin Hawtree-designed venue features three loops of nine holes that allow you to create a different challenge each day. Tackle the Championship combination of Lakeland and Parkland, or add the Woodland loop to experience a different challenge. All are maintained with USGA greens and, new for this year, the resort also has an indoor leisure centre that features a bowling rink, gym, sauna and jacuzzi. The Scandinavian-style lodges have also helped it to boast a five-star rating for the second year running.
Location: Four miles from Bere Regis
Green fees: £39 weekdays; £43 weekends
Special offer: £37 for coffee and bacon baguette, 18 holes plus lunch
www.dorsetgolfresort.com
01929 472 244
Ashley Wood
Dorset
6,308 yards, Par 70
DESCRIBED by Peter Alliss as ‘the best kept secret in Dorset’, Ashley Wood is a downland course with superbly manicured fairways. It is also one of Dorset’s oldest clubs having been established in 1896.
Location: Near Blandford Forum
Green fees: £29 w/d, £34 w/e
Special offer: See website
www.ashleywoodgolfclub.com
01258 452 253
Dorset
6,308 yards, Par 70
DESCRIBED by Peter Alliss as ‘the best kept secret in Dorset’, Ashley Wood is a downland course with superbly manicured fairways. It is also one of Dorset’s oldest clubs having been established in 1896.
Location: Near Blandford Forum
Green fees: £29 w/d, £34 w/e
Special offer: See website
www.ashleywoodgolfclub.com
01258 452 253
Weymouth
Dorset
6,044 yards, Par 70
Quick guide: THIS James Braid course celebrates its centenary this year and, as part of a four-year project, Weymouth has been extended with 18 new tees
. Location: Links Road, Weymouth
Green fees: £32.50 weekdays; £38.50 weekends
Special offer: Twilight rate of £19.50 after 4pm weekends
www.weymouthgolfclub.co.uk
0844 9809 909
Dorset
6,044 yards, Par 70
Quick guide: THIS James Braid course celebrates its centenary this year and, as part of a four-year project, Weymouth has been extended with 18 new tees
. Location: Links Road, Weymouth
Green fees: £32.50 weekdays; £38.50 weekends
Special offer: Twilight rate of £19.50 after 4pm weekends
www.weymouthgolfclub.co.uk
0844 9809 909
Wareham
Dorset
5,766 yards, Par 69
Quick guide: LOCATED on the edge of Wareham Forest at the gateway to the Isle of Purbeck and the heart of Dorset, it boasts views across Poole Harbour, Wareham Forest and Corfe Castle.
Location: Sandford Rd, Wareham
Green fees: £20 round; £30 day
Special offer: Twilight £12 w/d, £15 w/e. Call for more details
www.warehamgolfclub.com
01929 554 147
Dorset
5,766 yards, Par 69
Quick guide: LOCATED on the edge of Wareham Forest at the gateway to the Isle of Purbeck and the heart of Dorset, it boasts views across Poole Harbour, Wareham Forest and Corfe Castle.
Location: Sandford Rd, Wareham
Green fees: £20 round; £30 day
Special offer: Twilight £12 w/d, £15 w/e. Call for more details
www.warehamgolfclub.com
01929 554 147
Wolfedale
Dorset
5,467 yards, Par 69
Quick guide: A PRETTY parkland course with stunning views that can offer a challenge to all standards of player thanks to strategically placed hazards.
Location: 2 miles north of Dorchester
Green fees: £17.70 adults, £12.70 seniors (7 days)
Special offer: 10 per cent reduction for societies
01305 260 186
Dorset
5,467 yards, Par 69
Quick guide: A PRETTY parkland course with stunning views that can offer a challenge to all standards of player thanks to strategically placed hazards.
Location: 2 miles north of Dorchester
Green fees: £17.70 adults, £12.70 seniors (7 days)
Special offer: 10 per cent reduction for societies
01305 260 186
Alresford
Hampshire
5,905 yards, Par 69
HAVING been established in 1890, Alresford has matured into one of the prettiest courses in Hampshire that also boasts some of the best greens.
This rolling downland course is set on the slopes of Tichborne Down, which not only provides for picturesque views of the Hampshire countryside, but also great year-round course conditions. The layout is a challenging mix of tricky par 3s and long, testing par 4s that weave back and forth and have tested many top county amateurs and PGA pros.
Location: Two miles from Alresford town centre
Green fees: £32 weekdays (£22 after 1pm); £40 weekends (£32 after 1pm)
Special offer: £10 off all green fees after 10.30am on Sundays
www.alresfordgolf.co.uk
01962 733 746
Hampshire
5,905 yards, Par 69
HAVING been established in 1890, Alresford has matured into one of the prettiest courses in Hampshire that also boasts some of the best greens.
This rolling downland course is set on the slopes of Tichborne Down, which not only provides for picturesque views of the Hampshire countryside, but also great year-round course conditions. The layout is a challenging mix of tricky par 3s and long, testing par 4s that weave back and forth and have tested many top county amateurs and PGA pros.
Location: Two miles from Alresford town centre
Green fees: £32 weekdays (£22 after 1pm); £40 weekends (£32 after 1pm)
Special offer: £10 off all green fees after 10.30am on Sundays
www.alresfordgolf.co.uk
01962 733 746
Basingstoke
Hampshire
6,289 yards, Par 70
Quick guide: SET in 110 acres of Deer Park, Basingstoke is a classic James Braid parkland design, with rolling, tree-lined fairways, clever bunkering and subtle greens.
Location: Close to J7 of M3
Green fees: £42 per round; £52 per day
Special offer: Society packages start at £54 per person
www.basingstokegolfclub.co.uk
01256 351 332
Hampshire
6,289 yards, Par 70
Quick guide: SET in 110 acres of Deer Park, Basingstoke is a classic James Braid parkland design, with rolling, tree-lined fairways, clever bunkering and subtle greens.
Location: Close to J7 of M3
Green fees: £42 per round; £52 per day
Special offer: Society packages start at £54 per person
www.basingstokegolfclub.co.uk
01256 351 332
Meon Valley
Hampshire
6,520 yards, Par 71
Quick guide: THIS Marriott resort is set in 225 acres of parkland and features a championship course plus a PGA-rated nine-hole course and practice facilities as well as a four-star hotel and spa.
Location: Shedfield, close to M27
Green fees: £45 w/d, £50 w/e
Special offer: Society packages and 2-for-1 vouchers accepted
www.marriott.co.uk
01329 833 455
Hampshire
6,520 yards, Par 71
Quick guide: THIS Marriott resort is set in 225 acres of parkland and features a championship course plus a PGA-rated nine-hole course and practice facilities as well as a four-star hotel and spa.
Location: Shedfield, close to M27
Green fees: £45 w/d, £50 w/e
Special offer: Society packages and 2-for-1 vouchers accepted
www.marriott.co.uk
01329 833 455
Ferndown
Dorset
6,453 yards, Par 71
Quick guide: THIS heathland gem is home to The Old and The Presidents and Percy Alliss was the pro for 28 years. It will host Open qualifying until 2012.
Location: Less than 5 miles from Bournemouth
Green fees: Old Course £60 w/d and £70 w/e; President’s £20/25
Special offer: See website
www.ferndowngolfclub.co.uk
01202 653 963
Dorset
6,453 yards, Par 71
Quick guide: THIS heathland gem is home to The Old and The Presidents and Percy Alliss was the pro for 28 years. It will host Open qualifying until 2012.
Location: Less than 5 miles from Bournemouth
Green fees: Old Course £60 w/d and £70 w/e; President’s £20/25
Special offer: See website
www.ferndowngolfclub.co.uk
01202 653 963
Isle Of Purbeck
Dorset
6,295 yards, Par 70
Quick guide: ONCE owned by Enid Blyton, Purbeck is built on a heathland nature reserve. The Championship course caters for the experienced golfer while the Dene is great for beginners.
Location: Less than 1 mile north of Swanage
Green fees: £42 w/d; £48 w/e
Special offer: See website
www.purbeckgolf.co.uk
01929 450 354
Dorset
6,295 yards, Par 70
Quick guide: ONCE owned by Enid Blyton, Purbeck is built on a heathland nature reserve. The Championship course caters for the experienced golfer while the Dene is great for beginners.
Location: Less than 1 mile north of Swanage
Green fees: £42 w/d; £48 w/e
Special offer: See website
www.purbeckgolf.co.uk
01929 450 354
Moors Valley
Dorset
6,337 yards, Par 72
Quick guide: SET within the Moors Valley Country Park and divided by the Moors River, this Martin Hawtree-designed course is laid down on ancient Dorset heathland.
Featuring rolling terrain, this attractive course is set against the Ringwood Forest.
Location: 10 miles north of Bournemouth
Green fees: £17 Mon-Thurs; £23 Fri-Sun
Special offer: Free sleeve of balls for NCG readers – quote NCG509 to claim
www.moors-valley.co.uk/golf
01425 479 776
Dorset
6,337 yards, Par 72
Quick guide: SET within the Moors Valley Country Park and divided by the Moors River, this Martin Hawtree-designed course is laid down on ancient Dorset heathland.
Featuring rolling terrain, this attractive course is set against the Ringwood Forest.
Location: 10 miles north of Bournemouth
Green fees: £17 Mon-Thurs; £23 Fri-Sun
Special offer: Free sleeve of balls for NCG readers – quote NCG509 to claim
www.moors-valley.co.uk/golf
01425 479 776
The Park
Hampshire
3,808 yards, Par 61
Quick guide: NESTLED within the beautiful setting of Avington Park, mature trees define a course where manicured fairways and USGA greens have helped to establish it as one of the finest nine-hole courses in Hampshire.
The club is renowned for its warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere.
Location: Five miles from Winchester
Green fees: £10.40 for 9 holes or £15.60 for 18 holes w/d; £13.20 or £19.80 weekends
www.avingtongolf.co.uk
01962 779 945
Hampshire
3,808 yards, Par 61
Quick guide: NESTLED within the beautiful setting of Avington Park, mature trees define a course where manicured fairways and USGA greens have helped to establish it as one of the finest nine-hole courses in Hampshire.
The club is renowned for its warm welcome and relaxed atmosphere.
Location: Five miles from Winchester
Green fees: £10.40 for 9 holes or £15.60 for 18 holes w/d; £13.20 or £19.80 weekends
www.avingtongolf.co.uk
01962 779 945