Golf courses near Christchurch
35 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Christchurch. This page shows the 30 nearest, including 11 with 18 holes, 9 with 9 holes, 2 pitch and putt.
Of the 28 golf courses near Christchurch, 22 have a known hole count: 11 have 18 holes, 9 have 9 holes and 2 are 27-hole venues with more than one course.
Solent Meads Golf Centre (Wick) is the nearest at 1.5 km, and 5 venues are inside 5 km. The council area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole holds 13 of those listed, Dorset 8 and Hampshire 7. The page shows the 30 nearest of 35 venues within 25 km, out to 22 km.
Barton on Sea Golf Club gives 1897 as its founding year and Broadstone Golf Club 1898. Of the clubs that name a type, 3 say heathland, and Harry Colt is named as designer at 2 venues. Thirteen club sites mention a welcome for visitors.
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 | 11 | 37% |
| 9 holes | 9 | 30% |
| 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 |
| Links | 1 |
| Parkland | 1 |
| Woodland | 1 |
As described on the club website, for 6 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Christchurch
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 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Hampshire | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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 | 1.5 km |
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 13
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solent Meads Golf Centre | 18 | 54 | 1.5 km | |
| Highcliffe Castle Golf Club | 18 | 65 | 1913 | 4.1 km |
| Queen's Park Golf Course | 4.7 km | |||
| Parley Golf Centre Course | 9 | 34 | 6.6 km | |
| Barton on Sea Golf Club | 1897 | 9.6 km | ||
| Burley Golf Club | 9 | 36 | 12 km | |
| Knighton Heath Golf Course | 12 km | |||
| Ferndown Forest Golf Club | 18 | 13 km | ||
| Isle of Purbeck Golf Club | 27 | 18 km | ||
| Crane Valley - Valley Course | 18 | 72 | 18 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Earliest founding years given
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton on Sea Golf Club | 1897 | 9.6 km | ||
| Broadstone Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1898 | 16 km |
| Ferndown Golf Club | 27 | 72 | 1913 | 10 km |
| Highcliffe Castle Golf Club | 18 | 65 | 1913 | 4.1 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 4 of the 30 courses: a club without a recorded year may be older.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the courses listed here that credit them:
- Harry Colt (2): Barton on Sea Golf Club, Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance | Access | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solent Meads Golf Centre | 18 | 54 | 1.5 km | Visitors welcome | solentmeads.com |
| Dudmoor Farm Golf Course | 3.0 km | dudmoorfarm.co.uk | |||
| Christchurch Golf Club | 18 | 3.0 km | christchurchgolf.club | ||
| Highcliffe Castle Golf Club | 18 | 65 | 4.1 km | Visitors welcome | highcliffecastlegolfclub.co.uk |
| Queen's Park Golf Course | 4.7 km | Visitors welcome | queensparkgolfcourse.com | ||
| Parley Golf Centre Course | 9 | 34 | 6.6 km | Visitors welcome | parleygolf.co.uk |
| Chewton Glen Hotel Executive Course | 6.8 km | Members only | chewtonglen.com | ||
| Meyrick Park Golf Course | 7.8 km | ||||
| Barton on Sea Golf Club | 9.6 km | Visitors welcome | bosgc.co.uk | ||
| Hoburne Holiday Park Bashley | 9 | 27 | 10.0 km | hoburne.com | |
| Ferndown Golf Club | 27 | 72 | 10 km | ferndowngolfclub.co.uk | |
| Dudsbury Golf Club & Hotel | 18 | 71 | 10 km | dudsburygolfclub.co.uk | |
| Parkstone Golf Club | 11 km | ||||
| Burley Golf Club | 9 | 36 | 12 km | Visitors welcome | burleygolfclub.co.uk |
| Knighton Heath Golf Course | 12 km | Visitors welcome | knightonheathgolfclub.co.uk | ||
| Ferndown Forest Golf Club | 18 | 13 km | Visitors welcome | ferndownforestgolfcourse.co.uk | |
| Hamworthy Club | 9 | 27 | 13 km | ||
| Canford Golf Club | 9 | 13 km | canford.com | ||
| Moors Valley Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 15 km | mackgolf.co.uk | |
| Merley Park Golf Course | 9 | 27 | 15 km | ||
| Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 16 km | brokenhurst-manor.org.uk | |
| Somerley Park Golf Club | 9 | 35 | 16 km | somerleyparkgolfclub.co.uk | |
| Broadstone Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 16 km | broadstonegolfclub.com | |
| Crane Valley - Valley Course | 18 | 72 | 18 km | Visitors welcome | crane-valley.co.uk |
| Isle of Purbeck Golf Club | 27 | 18 km | Visitors welcome | purbeckgolf.co.uk | |
| Walhampton Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 18 km | walhamptongolf.org.uk | |
| Remedy Oak | 18 | 72 | 18 km | Visitors welcome | remedyoak.com |
| Kirkwood Park | 18 | 19 km | Visitors welcome | swanagegolfgames.com | |
| Farringford Golf Course | 9 | 27 | 19 km | farringford.co.uk | |
| Freshwater Golf Club | 18 | 22 km | Visitors welcome | freshwaterbaygolfclub.co.uk |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Christchurch. Website as listed in the map data. Access as stated on the club website or recorded on the map; check with the club before you go.
Golf near other towns
- Bournemouth (7.4 km away)
- Southampton (32 km away)
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Christchurch?
- 35 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Christchurch; this page shows the 30 nearest. 9 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Christchurch?
- Solent Meads Golf Centre, about 1.5 km from the centre of Christchurch in a straight line (18-hole links golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Christchurch?
- Yes: Solent Meads Golf Centre is recorded as a links course.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Christchurch?
- 13 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Solent Meads Golf Centre, Highcliffe Castle Golf Club and Queen's Park Golf Course. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- Which golf club near Christchurch gives the earliest founding year?
- Among the 4 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Barton on Sea Golf Club gives the earliest, 1897, followed by Broadstone Golf Club (1898). The founding year is not recorded for the other 26, so an older club may be among them.
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