Barton-on-sea Golf Course

Today, the current 27 holes are a combination of the original Harry Colt 18-hole layout from 1932 and the more modern 9-hole addition, in 1992, made by the renowned golf course architect J. Hamilton Stutt, who was a founding member of the Association of British Golf Course Architects.

Each of the 27-holes offers a great challenge for golfers of all handicaps with the added advantage of being able to boast a selection of three different 18-hole combinations with unrivaled views of the coast on each hole. The three loops of nine at Barton-on-Sea are named the Becton, Needles and Stroller respectively.

Barton-on-Sea is also able to boast a superb clubhouse, nestled next to the lake and an island green (one of the highlights of the course), which offers commanding views across the Solent to the Needles on the Isle of Wight, along to Old Harry Rocks at Swanage. It provides something for everyone - whether you are looking for a delicious lunch in the luxurious 120 cover dining room or just a relaxing drink on the balcony - the clubhouse at Barton-on-Sea is sure to impress any golfer on a tour of the Bournemouth area.

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	Harry Colt, J. Hamilton Stutt
Opened for play	1897

Becton | Needles
White	6,445 yards	SSS 70.6
Yellow	6,063 yards	SSS 68.7
Red	5,499 yards	SSS 71.6

Needles | Stroller
White	6,401 yards	SSS 70.7
Yellow	6,024 yards	SSS 68.5
Red	5,450 yards	SSS 71.3

Stroller | Becton
White	6,236 yards	SSS 69.9
Yellow	5,935 yards	SSS 68.6
Red	5,453 yards	SSS 71.5

Features

In House Bar
Pro Shop
Putting Greens
Practice Area
Championship Standard Course

Excellent

Terrific day’s golf was had by all 8 of us, our handicaps range from 9 to 25 and everyone scored above 30 points. The course was challenging but also very playable with fabulous views of the sea and surrounding area, highly recommend playing at Barton on Sea

Paul – Reviewed 20 Aug 2024

8.0

Very Good

Craig – Reviewed 15 Jul 2024

Excellent

Very nice course with some great views. In nice condition and fairly well signposted. Food was good value in the clubhouse. Will be back to play again.

Marc – Reviewed 15 Jul 2024

Excellent

Great course in great condition despite all the rain and amazing views. Staff in the shop were really helpful and made a great venue even better

David – Reviewed 7 May 2024

8.0

Very Good

As above

Mike – Reviewed 1 Oct 2023

Excellent

I loved this course, everything felt just right for me. Lovely bar & clubhouse, staff very welcoming.

David – Reviewed 10 Sep 2023

Excellent

This course was played in a VERY high wind...its a links on a cliff so with that wind it was always going to be tricky....however it was delight to play, very straight forward in the holes and I would recommend you going....all the facilities were top notch. HOWEVER.....and I may have been told this and forgot by YGT and I will go back and see in my correspondence, but when we got there the "confirmed time" we had on our last YGT confirmation was not the case....they do not really reserve times and as they were busy that day with matches and other members, we could have struggled to get on. In fact it was just as well we got there early for lunch and checked in because thy got us out early to miss a club match. They told me that have this all the time and have told YGT not to confirm times but to go and see the pro as soon as you turn up. So please go and play this lovely course but make sure you get your time.

Alex – Reviewed 19 Jul 2023

8.0

Very Good

Third time at Barton and enjoy this lovely links. Views are stunning. Food was a little disappointing this time round (soggy burger rolls stuck to napkins) which is not our usual experience- it’s normally fab. Staff are very nice and members very welcoming.

Roy – Reviewed 26 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

Unfortunately due to adverse weather, sea mist and torrential rain we only completed 9 holes (Needles) but it held up well and all enjoyed the experience. We will return to complete the course another year and hopefully appreciate the location and views which were non existent this time.

Bob – Reviewed 21 Mar 2023

8.0

Very Good

Very windy so difficult to play on our visit but fun nevertheless

Charles – Reviewed 31 Oct 2022

Excellent

Great

David – Reviewed 29 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

Great Course - Great experiences had by all- Hence returned for 2nd year running!

Laszlo – Reviewed 7 Sep 2022

6.0

Good

Unfortunately two holes were closed on the needles so we played the Becton and Stroller. Great views and course ok greens were poor due to hollow tining. Always fun to play.

Anthony – Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

Excellent

Wonderful golf course will definitely look to return one day.

Derek – Reviewed 3 Oct 2021

Excellent

Another lovely course. Perfect condition with great greens.

Gary – Reviewed 16 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very enjoyable course would return to play again, very welcoming staff and friendly.

Simon – Reviewed 14 Sep 2021

Excellent

the course has 3 nine holes,we played Becton and Needles,very good course, excellent quick Greens, great views over the coast, we will play again but a Buggy is a must as a long hilly walk.

Jerry – Reviewed 10 Sep 2021

Excellent

A great course in good condition. Good practice facilities, which was good because we were 4 hours early. So an hour on the range, chipping green, putting green, nice lunch and then back on the range. An interesting sea side links/heathland course, would definitely recommend.

Paul – Reviewed 2 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

We were lucky and played on a sunny day with no wind. It would play a lot harder if the wind picked up.

Gary – Reviewed 27 Aug 2021

Excellent

Complete contrast to IOP. Brilliant reception pointing out everything we needed to know. Bar staff very friendly. Course beautifully maintained and stunning views Of all 3 courses played, would definitely re-visit this one first

Graham – Reviewed 22 Aug 2021

8.0

Very Good

Lovely views, the two nines we played were in good condition with fairly generous fairways. Pro shop staff very helpful and friendly. Unfortunately the impressive looking clubhouse was closed due to Covid so weren't able to visit it.

Christine – Reviewed 24 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very enjoyable would go back probably change the hotel and a couple of courses

Simon – Reviewed 21 Jul 2021

Excellent

Recommend this course and would play again. We played the Becton and Needles of the three 9 hole courses available. Great views of the Isle of Wight and Bournemouth. Again this was booked for a different day and later tee time, not what was originally requested and as it was our last day it meant we were later home than planned. Greatly inconvenienced.

Bob – Reviewed 7 Jul 2021

Excellent

Phil – Reviewed 28 Jun 2021

8.0

Very Good

Wonderful views and a great course lay out but the fairways are struggling.

David – Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

Excellent

Jh – Reviewed 29 Jul 2019

Excellent

We were meet by Derick the starter/ranger first class person he gave us all the details we needed we had a very nice game of golf.

John – Reviewed 18 Jun 2019

Excellent

First time visiting this course and will return. Well received by the staff and catering good.

Graham – Reviewed 2 Jun 2019

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