Golf courses near Bournemouth
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Bournemouth, including 12 with 18 holes, 8 with 9 holes, 2 pitch and putt. 87% have a website listed.
The 30 venues listed near Bournemouth fall into three council areas: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with 13, Dorset with 12 and Hampshire with 5. Meyrick Park Golf Course is the closest, only 1.1 km from the centre, with Queen's Park Golf Course (Holdenhurst) at 3.4 km. The farthest venue listed is 22 km out.
Where the number of holes is known, 13 courses have 18 holes and 8 have 9. One of the venues is a pitch and putt course. Fifteen club websites say visitors are welcome, and a handful describe their course as heathland, parkland, downland or woodland. Barton on Sea Golf Club gives the earliest founding year, 1897.
At a glance
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 12 | 40% |
| 9 holes | 8 | 27% |
| 27 holes | 2 | 7% |
| Pitch and putt | 2 | 7% |
| Holes not recorded | 6 | 20% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Heathland | 3 |
| Downland | 1 |
| Links | 1 |
| Parkland | 1 |
| Woodland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 7 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Bournemouth
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | 13 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Dorset | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Hampshire | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solent Meads Golf Centre | 18 | 54 | 7.5 km |
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 15
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Park Golf Course | 3.4 km | |||
| Knighton Heath Golf Course | 6.1 km | |||
| Parley Golf Centre Course | 9 | 34 | 6.3 km | |
| Solent Meads Golf Centre | 18 | 54 | 7.5 km | |
| Ferndown Forest Golf Club | 18 | 11 km | ||
| Highcliffe Castle Golf Club | 18 | 65 | 1913 | 11 km |
| Isle of Purbeck Golf Club | 27 | 12 km | ||
| Bulbury Woods Golf Club | 18 | 16 km | ||
| Wareham Golf Club | 18 | 1908 | 17 km | |
| Barton on Sea Golf Club | 1897 | 17 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton on Sea Golf Club | 1897 | 17 km | ||
| Broadstone Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1898 | 10 km |
| Wareham Golf Club | 18 | 1908 | 17 km | |
| Ferndown Golf Club | 27 | 72 | 1913 | 8.8 km |
| Highcliffe Castle Golf Club | 18 | 65 | 1913 | 11 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 5 of the 30 courses.
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meyrick Park Golf Course | 1.1 km | ||
| Queen's Park Golf Course | 3.4 km | ||
| Parkstone Golf Club | 3.8 km | ||
| Knighton Heath Golf Course | 6.1 km | ||
| Christchurch Golf Club | 18 | 6.1 km | |
| Parley Golf Centre Course | 9 | 34 | 6.3 km |
| Dudsbury Golf Club & Hotel | 18 | 71 | 7.0 km |
| Solent Meads Golf Centre | 18 | 54 | 7.5 km |
| Dudmoor Farm Golf Course | 8.0 km | ||
| Hamworthy Club | 9 | 27 | 8.1 km |
| Canford Golf Club | 9 | 8.7 km | |
| Ferndown Golf Club | 27 | 72 | 8.8 km |
| Broadstone Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 10.0 km |
| Merley Park Golf Course | 9 | 27 | 10 km |
| Ferndown Forest Golf Club | 18 | 11 km | |
| Highcliffe Castle Golf Club | 18 | 65 | 11 km |
| Isle of Purbeck Golf Club | 27 | 12 km | |
| Kirkwood Park | 18 | 14 km | |
| Chewton Glen Hotel Executive Course | 14 km | ||
| Moors Valley Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 15 km |
| Sturminster Marshall Golf Club | 9 | 32 | 16 km |
| Bulbury Woods Golf Club | 18 | 16 km | |
| Barton on Sea Golf Club | 17 km | ||
| Wareham Golf Club | 18 | 17 km | |
| Remedy Oak | 18 | 72 | 17 km |
| Hoburne Holiday Park Bashley | 9 | 27 | 17 km |
| Crane Valley - Valley Course | 18 | 72 | 17 km |
| Somerley Park Golf Club | 9 | 35 | 17 km |
| Burley Golf Club | 9 | 36 | 18 km |
| Ashley Wood Golf Club | 18 | 22 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Bournemouth?
- 32 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Bournemouth; this page shows the 30 nearest. 12 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Bournemouth?
- Meyrick Park Golf Course, about 1.1 km from the town centre in a straight line.
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Bournemouth?
- Yes: Solent Meads Golf Centre is recorded as a links course.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Bournemouth?
- 15 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Queen's Park Golf Course, Knighton Heath Golf Course and Parley Golf Centre Course. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Bournemouth?
- Among the 5 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Barton on Sea Golf Club dates back to 1897, followed by Broadstone Golf Club (1898).
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