The vista from the Isle of Purbeck is simply breathtaking. The course is positioned on a high heathland plateau and the 360-degree panorama continually interrupts one’s concentration of the game at hand.
This Harry Colt-designed, 6,295 yard heathland course is set in a nature reserve and with a par of 70 it is certainly more testing than its modest yardage suggests.
The Purbeck Course is dominated by the Jurassic Coastline, the chalk ridge known as the Purbeck Hills and is bordered by Poole Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
Despite not being a challenge in terms of length, the unforgiving nature of the layout and general contours of the course mean that anything other than excellent course management and straight accurate hitting will be punished.
History
The club dates way back to 1892, and among the past owners, who were responsible for the extension to 27 holes, were Enid Blyton, the legendary writer of children’s books, and her husband, Dr Darrell-Waters.
The club was modified at the beginning of the 20th century by Colt, one of the all time great architects, and Isle of Purbeck now boasts the Dene Course, a nine-holer which is suited to the beginner or high handicap golfer, as well as an ideal practice point for those wishing to take on the championship course.
What makes Isle of Purbeck special?
It is rare to find anywhere in the world with views this special. There is no wonder the course listed as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, but the real glory of Isle of Purbeck is that they come on all four sides, whether looking out to the Isle of Wight, across the bay, or inland to the Purbeck Hills.
The championship course at Purbeck is one that all golfers should savour, as not only are the views stunning but the course itself is quite spectacular to play and provides a stern challenge for even the most accomplished golfer.
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Where does it rank?
78th in England, 4th in Dorset, 26th in England Value
Where is Isle of Purbeck?
The Isle of Purbeck Golf Club is one of the southernmost venues on the NCG Top 100s: England list, located right by the south coast of England in Dorset. The course is set in a nature reserve on the Isle of Purbeck Peninsula, with the club sitting just off the B3351. Poole and Bournemouth are just round the coastline to the east. Bournemouth Airport is the closest international airport to the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, sitting around 25 miles away to the northeast. Bristol Airport and London Heathrow Airport are both around 120 miles form the venue.
Get in touch with Isle of Purbeck
For more information about the club and course, visit its website or call them on 01929 450361.
You can play at Isle of Purbeck on the NCG Top 100s Tour in the 2026 season!
- Book your spot to play at Isle of Purbeck on the NCG Top 100s Tour on June 3rd, 2026 here.
- You can also play at Stoneham and Broadstone in our South Coast Swing – check that out here.
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