Best golf courses in Dorset

Broadstone also provides a balanced experience with some gettable par-4s potentially tempting in the bigger hitters, while its par-3s should not be underestimated. Like most Harry Colt courses, this stunning layout demands respect and must not taken lightly as it will punish you if you find yourself out of position.

The clubhouse is a lovely facility to end your day at, with a great selection of food, drink, and lovely facilities guests can make use of. All-round, Broadstone is an excellent course to enjoy on your next golf break!

A beautiful, mature heathland course, Parkstone is tree-lined by lovely old pines and offers tremendous panoramic views of Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island and the coastal downs of the Isle of Purbeck.

Although short by modern standards, Parkstone is very much a positional course with precision off the tee favourable to bombing it 300-yards into the trees. However, there are a few risk & reward par-4s & 5s where the daring amongst us may wish to tee it high & let it fly.

The signature hole at the Isle of Purbeck has to be the 5th hole on the Purbeck Course. The tee box provides one of the best views you’ll find on any golf course in the UK with sweeping views of surrounding area. The other 17 holes are as equally impressive, with every hole being unique and varied in its challenge, offering a new focal point of the beautiful surroundings.

Golfers who play Remedy Oak may be reminded slightly of Augusta National with its tree-lined fairways, hanging lies & quick undulating greens reminiscent of the famous Masters course. Indeed, golfers who play Remedy Oak are advised to favour accuracy over power as keeping the ball on the short grass is key if you wish to score well.

Each nine on offer at The Dorset plays completely different. The Parkland nine plays long with meandering fairways and thick rough areas, the Lakeland nine incorporates water hazards which come into play over half of the holes, and the Woodland nine is carved out of a rhododendron forest and requires accuracy over power.

All the golf on offer comes with spectacular views of the Purbeck Hills and an abundance of interesting wildlife that can be enjoyed irrespective of how well you may be playing.

Golfers who play Dudsbury will notice the fantastic quality of the course, with the layout enjoying exceptional drainage meaning its open near enough all year-round. The 16th hole at Dudsbury is undoubtedly one of the highlights, a fun risk and reward hole, golfers are challenged to drive the ball over two lakes where the more aggressive the drive the greater the reward, however, a mishit or misjudged shot may result in disaster and ruin what could have been a good score.