Golf courses near Poole
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Poole, including 12 with 18 holes, 7 with 9 holes, 2 pitch and putt. 87% have a website listed.
Thirteen venues around Poole are recorded with 18 holes and seven with 9 holes, while three more are multi-course clubs of 27 holes each. For six golf courses the hole count is not known.
Parkstone Golf Club (Poole) is nearest at 3.7 km, and twelve venues are found inside 10 km. The 30 listed are the closest of 32 in range. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and Dorset hold thirteen each, and Hampshire four. One venue is a pitch and putt course.
Heathland is the type given for three venues on club websites, with parkland, links, downland and woodland given for one each. Fifteen clubs invite visitors on their sites. 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 | 7 | 23% |
| 27 holes | 3 | 10% |
| 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 Poole
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 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Hampshire | 4 | 0 | 2 | 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 | 15 km |
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 15
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knighton Heath Golf Course | 5.7 km | |||
| Isle of Purbeck Golf Club | 27 | 9.2 km | ||
| Bulbury Woods Golf Club | 18 | 9.2 km | ||
| Wareham Golf Club | 18 | 1908 | 9.8 km | |
| Queen's Park Golf Course | 10 km | |||
| Parley Golf Centre Course | 9 | 34 | 11 km | |
| Ferndown Forest Golf Club | 18 | 13 km | ||
| Solent Meads Golf Centre | 18 | 54 | 15 km | |
| Ashley Wood Golf Club | 18 | 18 km | ||
| Remedy Oak | 18 | 72 | 18 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 | 24 km | ||
| Broadstone Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1898 | 6.2 km |
| Wareham Golf Club | 18 | 1908 | 9.8 km | |
| Ferndown Golf Club | 27 | 72 | 1913 | 12 km |
| Highcliffe Castle Golf Club | 18 | 65 | 1913 | 18 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 5 of the 30 courses.
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstone Golf Club | 3.7 km | ||
| Knighton Heath Golf Course | 5.7 km | ||
| Broadstone Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 6.2 km |
| Meyrick Park Golf Course | 6.7 km | ||
| Hamworthy Club | 9 | 27 | 7.2 km |
| Merley Park Golf Course | 9 | 27 | 7.5 km |
| Canford Golf Club | 9 | 7.9 km | |
| Dudsbury Golf Club & Hotel | 18 | 71 | 9.1 km |
| Bulbury Woods Golf Club | 18 | 9.2 km | |
| Isle of Purbeck Golf Club | 27 | 9.2 km | |
| Wareham Golf Club | 18 | 9.8 km | |
| Queen's Park Golf Course | 10 km | ||
| Sturminster Marshall Golf Club | 9 | 32 | 11 km |
| Parley Golf Centre Course | 9 | 34 | 11 km |
| Ferndown Golf Club | 27 | 72 | 12 km |
| Kirkwood Park | 18 | 12 km | |
| Christchurch Golf Club | 18 | 13 km | |
| Ferndown Forest Golf Club | 18 | 13 km | |
| Dudmoor Farm Golf Course | 15 km | ||
| Solent Meads Golf Centre | 18 | 54 | 15 km |
| The Dorset Golf & Country Club & Resort | 27 | 69 | 15 km |
| Ashley Wood Golf Club | 18 | 17 km | |
| Remedy Oak | 18 | 72 | 18 km |
| Moors Valley Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 18 km |
| Crane Valley - Valley Course | 18 | 72 | 19 km |
| Highcliffe Castle Golf Club | 18 | 65 | 19 km |
| Somerley Park Golf Club | 9 | 35 | 21 km |
| Chewton Glen Hotel Executive Course | 21 km | ||
| Burley Golf Club | 9 | 36 | 24 km |
| Barton on Sea Golf Club | 24 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 Poole?
- 32 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Poole; this page shows the 30 nearest. 11 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Poole?
- Parkstone Golf Club, about 3.7 km from the town centre in a straight line.
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Poole?
- Yes: Solent Meads Golf Centre is recorded as a links course.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Poole?
- 15 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Knighton Heath Golf Course, Isle of Purbeck Golf Club and Bulbury Woods Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Poole?
- 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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