Golf courses near Portsmouth
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Portsmouth, including 15 with 18 holes, 5 with 9 holes, 3 pitch and putt. 93% have a website listed.
Three venues lie within 5 km of Portsmouth's centre: Eastney Pitch-and-Putt (Portsmouth) at 2.8 km, Great Salterns Golf Course (Tipner) at 3.5 km and Gosport & Stokes Bay Golf Course at 4.2 km. Twelve are within 10 km, and the page reaches out to 20 km.
Of 38 venues within 25 km, the 30 closest are listed. Hampshire has 20, the Isle of Wight eight and the Portsmouth area two. Three of the venues are pitch and putt courses. Club websites describe four courses as parkland and three as links.
Where the hole count is known, 15 golf courses have 18 holes, five have nine and one has six. Hayling Golf Club (West Town) gives 1883, the earliest founding year here. Seven club sites carry 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 | 15 | 50% |
| 9 holes | 5 | 17% |
| Other (5 to 12 holes) | 1 | 3% |
| Pitch and putt | 3 | 10% |
| Holes not recorded | 6 | 20% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 4 |
| Links | 3 |
As described on the club website, for 7 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Portsmouth
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire | 20 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| Isle of Wight | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Portsmouth | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport & Stokes Bay Golf Course | 9 | 1885 | 4.2 km | |
| Hayling Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1883 | 5.4 km |
| Beachlands Par 3 Pitch and Putt | 9 | 6.3 km |
Courses that welcome visitors: 6 of 7
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosport & Stokes Bay Golf Course | 9 | 1885 | 4.2 km | |
| Southwick Park Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 8.1 km | |
| Furzeley Golf Course | 18 | 1990 | 11 km | |
| Skylark Meadows Golf and Country Club | 18 | 13 km | ||
| Swanmore Golf Centre | 9 | 16 km | ||
| Meon Course | 18 | 71 | 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayling Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1883 | 5.4 km |
| Gosport & Stokes Bay Golf Course | 9 | 1885 | 4.2 km | |
| Corhampton Golf Club | 18 | 1891 | 20 km | |
| Rowlands Castle Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 1902 | 13 km |
| Waterlooville Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 1907 | 12 km |
| Furzeley Golf Course | 18 | 1990 | 11 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 6 of the 30 courses.
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastney Pitch-and-Putt | 2.8 km | ||
| Great Salterns Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 3.5 km |
| Gosport & Stokes Bay Golf Course | 9 | 4.2 km | |
| Hayling Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 5.4 km |
| Beachlands Par 3 Pitch and Putt | 9 | 6.3 km | |
| Fleetlands Golf Club | 18 | 66 | 6.7 km |
| Lee-on-the-Solent Golf Course | 18 | 6.8 km | |
| Portsmouth Golf Club | 7.3 km | ||
| Cams Hall Estate Golf Course | 18 | 71 | 7.5 km |
| Southwick Park Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 8.1 km |
| Tournerbury Golf Course | 8.8 km | ||
| Ryde Golf Course | 18 | 9.9 km | |
| Priory Bay Hotel Golf Course | 6 | 21 | 10 km |
| Furzeley Golf Course | 18 | 11 km | |
| Westridge Golf Centre | 11 km | ||
| Waterlooville Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 12 km |
| Skylark Meadows Golf and Country Club | 18 | 13 km | |
| Wickham Park Golf Course | 13 km | ||
| Osborne Golf Club | 9 | 35 | 13 km |
| Rowlands Castle Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 13 km |
| Swanmore Golf Centre | 9 | 16 km | |
| Brown's Golf Course | 16 km | ||
| Meon Course | 18 | 71 | 16 km |
| Cowes Golf Club | 18 | 16 km | |
| Valley Course | 9 | 35 | 16 km |
| Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 17 km |
| Newport Golf Club | 9 | 34 | 19 km |
| Corhampton Golf Club | 18 | 20 km | |
| Gang Warily Recreation Centre Pitch & Putt | 20 km | ||
| Hedge End Golf Centre | 20 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 Portsmouth?
- 38 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Portsmouth; this page shows the 30 nearest. 12 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Portsmouth?
- Eastney Pitch-and-Putt, about 2.8 km from the town centre in a straight line (pitch and putt course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Portsmouth?
- Yes: 3 courses are recorded as links, including Gosport & Stokes Bay Golf Course, Hayling Golf Club and Beachlands Par 3 Pitch and Putt.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Portsmouth?
- 7 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Gosport & Stokes Bay Golf Course, Southwick Park Golf Course and Furzeley Golf Course. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Portsmouth?
- Among the 6 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Hayling Golf Club dates back to 1883, followed by Gosport & Stokes Bay Golf Course (1885).
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