Isle Of Purbeck Golf Club

The course at Isle of Purbeck is a par 70, stretching over 6,200 yards from the back tees. With a variety of tee options, golfers of all levels can enjoy a challenging and rewarding round. The course is characterized by its dramatic elevation changes, undulating greens, and strategically placed bunkers. Its coastal location means that wind can play a significant factor, adding an extra layer of challenge to your game.

First-time visitors should be mindful of the sloping fairways and fast greens. Local knowledge suggests favoring the left side of the fairway on the 9th hole to avoid the out-of-bounds and be cautious of the prevailing winds when approaching the 18th green.

After your round, relax and unwind in the charming clubhouse. Enjoy panoramic views of the course while savoring delicious food and drinks in the restaurant. The pro shop is well-stocked with equipment and apparel, offering a great opportunity to pick up a souvenir of your visit.

Practice facilities include a driving range, putting green, and chipping area, allowing you to warm up before your round or fine-tune your skills. Buggies, clubs, and trolleys are available for hire, ensuring a comfortable and convenient experience for all players.

Course Information
Par	70
Designed by	Harry Colt
Opened for play	1892

Tees
White	6,295 yards	SSS 71
Yellow	5,986 yards	SSS 69
Red	5,582 yards	SSS 73

Features

Pro Shop
Putting Greens
Club House
Championship Standard Course

8.0

Very Good

Very friendly welcome, wonderful views, showing signs of wear on paths and some green approaches. Quite hilly and on the day of our visit in June, some challenging, icy north winds which made us all buy hats!

Carole – Reviewed 16 Jun 2024

8.0

Very Good

beautiful coarse, very scenic signage was poor, was not immediately apparent would have expected map on Tee Box considering the amount of blind holes there are Would love to play again

Albert – Reviewed 26 Sep 2023

Excellent

Excellent golf course and great views one of the best I’ve played

Lenny – Reviewed 12 Sep 2023

6.0

Good

Purbeck suffers horribly in the dry weather. An already tough course is made close to impossible with rock hard fairways that slope - a good drive can easily see a ball roll and roll until it’s lost. Appreciate the club can’t help the weather but we won’t play again in the summer months.

Roy – Reviewed 26 Jun 2023

8.0

Very Good

Stunning views, layout is outstanding. Greens a touch too long but was told on the day they was being cut the next day for first club comp of the year. Would travel back to play again in a heartbeat.

Jack – Reviewed 19 May 2023

8.0

Very Good

Given the weather conditions we had a great day. Course was exceptionally wet but held up very well. Views were amazing but it is a tough course, walking and playing.

Bob – Reviewed 21 Mar 2023

Excellent

Charles – Reviewed 31 Oct 2022

Excellent

This course is always a challenge especially in the wind but loved it

Pauline – Reviewed 12 Oct 2022

8.0

Very Good

Overall it was good and staff were friendly and obliging

James – Reviewed 28 Sep 2022

8.0

Very Good

Ross – Reviewed 21 Sep 2022

6.0

Good

Bone dry,brown,and likely lost balls.

Martin – Reviewed 15 Aug 2022

Excellent

Beautifully kept and maintained course with spectacular views. Staff were friendly and helpful, all round a great experience.

Bernard – Reviewed 22 Jun 2022

8.0

Very Good

Greens were dreadful

Kevin – Reviewed 18 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Sadly we only managed 6 holes as the pouring rain was relentless , on reflection we probably shouldn’t have started but what we did was good and the views would have been stunning if not shrouded in mist.

Ian – Reviewed 15 May 2022

8.0

Very Good

Justin – Reviewed 27 Apr 2022

Excellent

One of the most scenic looking courses ive ever played. A very interesting layout. Greens were a bit slow but was ok considering it was April. Would highly recommend playing here.

Dan – Reviewed 25 Apr 2022

8.0

Very Good

For the time of year the course was in very good condition. This is a course everyone should play not just for golf but the views are exceptional

Robert – Reviewed 3 Mar 2022

Excellent

A joy for the views alone. Some really great holes and very individual. Unfortunately the fairways were in terrible condition however they have covered the whole course in seed so with the right weather conditions should improve.

Anthony – Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

Excellent

All the staff made us feel very welcome and we would all recommend the full English breakfast before play. Lovely golf course with spectacular views. Unfortunately the fairways have obviously suffered with the drought and the club is obviously working on them, but it didn't detract from the day.

Ian – Reviewed 19 Oct 2021

Excellent

Great course, beautiful views, greens in good condition, fairways are being worked on so should improve very soon. Overall we really enjoyed the two rounds we had there. Will definitely return.

Matthew – Reviewed 14 Oct 2021

Excellent

Wonderful views and course great track

Andy – Reviewed 10 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

The rain had stopped! Fabulous views, just stunning. Impressed with greens but the fairways were poor, we decided amongst ourselves to play preferred lies. Very slow group of visitors in front were obviously putting cards in for Hcp because they putted out everything even their 2nd and 3rd balls!

Jonathan – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

6.0

Good

Three or four fairways have died off, presumably in drought of 2018, and club have not re-seeded/been allowed to re-seed. Clubhouse is nice but there are limited practice/warm up facilities.

Paul – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

8.0

Very Good

Derek – Reviewed 5 Oct 2021

Excellent

amazingly beautiful course set on the south coast peninsula - lovely facilties with a very welcoming team - we all loved it

Jon – Reviewed 21 Sep 2021

Excellent

Personally I had a great day there ( mind you I won the day ). All our other golfers enjoyed the course, even though it was a little slow, due to some of the older players finding it hard going!!! The course is a great challenge.

Tony – Reviewed 16 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

Fantastic setting great views. Fairways not in best condition at moment but worth playing.

Gary – Reviewed 16 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

I have played Isle of Purbeck quite a few times so know what to expect views are amazing good layout can be a bit tough for higher handicap players greens were excellent but most fairways very dry pick wipe and place in place. Staff very friendly and welcoming.

Phil – Reviewed 16 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

This is a difficult course. The fairways are poor due to the type of land the course is built upon. Greens are slow but true. Driving is a challenge with gorse, heather and bracken to get over.

Glenn – Reviewed 15 Sep 2021

6.0

Good

Dennis – Reviewed 14 Sep 2021

Excellent

The location of the course is breathtaking with fantastic views over the coast, Poole and Bournemouth however, if you are a high handicapper take a lot of balls as long carries,lots of heather/rough it could spoil your round. Buggies a must.....

Jerry – Reviewed 10 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

The views from the course were spectacular. Our group thoroughly enjoyed the round. Thanks very much Sam for recommending it.

John – Reviewed 6 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Very warm welcome from Pro. Practice facilities ok, though we had to go and pick our own balls up (at least they were free). First couple of holes a bit dull, but the course opens up after the first 4 holes or so and becomes really good fun. Greens in great condition but some of the fairways have been burnt over the summer. Really enjoyed it.

Paul – Reviewed 2 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Some of the best views over Poole Harbour and The Isle of Wight.

Gary – Reviewed 27 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

Golf pro on reception not helpful ( he knew it was our 1st time but was neither welcoming nor have any info without prompting) Players in front very slow - (almost 5 hour round) but no Marshall to speed things up Greens and fairways average

Graham – Reviewed 22 Aug 2021

Excellent

Great course and lovely setting

Chris – Reviewed 6 Aug 2021

6.0

Good

They are the best views of any golf course in UK, some great holes, but fairways bear (lift and place in operation). A great shame if the course condition was better it would be a must to play.

Sean – Reviewed 28 Jul 2021

Excellent

Great course! Must play! Tough for beginners, but amazing setting and views! Bit of a shame there was no halfway house. But a great great course.

Ryan – Reviewed 27 Jul 2021

Excellent

The views are fabulous, greens and tees are in good condition but the fairways are poor hence preferred lies. However we knew this in advance and it did not really detract from the experience. The pro shop staff again very friendly and welcoming.

Christine – Reviewed 24 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

Simon – Reviewed 21 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

The most picturesque course in the area, beautiful views from many holes. The fairways are really struggling and don’t have much grass on them. This I believe is due to an infestation of leather jackets. The greens were quite slow and long but it was still worth playing if for the views alone.

Jason – Reviewed 13 Jul 2021

Excellent

Gary – Reviewed 11 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Great course for the views of Pole Harbour, Sandbanks and toward Bournemouth. A tricky course and a hard walk, enjoyed it, but not sure we would play it again. Managed to get the tee time close to our original requested time and we had an enjoyable and relaxed day.

Bob – Reviewed 7 Jul 2021

8.0

Very Good

Stunning views , fairways not great but greens were acceptable. A golf course worth visiting just for the views and great friendly service A must visit

Michael – Reviewed 7 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

Ian – Reviewed 1 Jul 2021

6.0

Good

Fantastic views but fairways are in poor condition due to the downland location.

Paul – Reviewed 30 Jun 2021

6.0

Good

Phil – Reviewed 28 Jun 2021

6.0

Good

A beautifully constructed course. Fairways were a real let down and green also.

Luke – Reviewed 28 Jun 2021

6.0

Good

Course was in terrible condition. Fairways were awful as were the tee boxes. Greens ok. We will not play again.

Ben – Reviewed 18 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

The course and location are stunning and the greens are in great condition but the fairways are in a terrible state its such a shame. I don't know if this is down to the tough seasonal weather or bad management but it needs to be addressed. Preferred lies on every fairway says it all. Nice bar and facilities but the service is slow.

Jon – Reviewed 13 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

Slightly disappointed in the condition of the fairways. Have to be straight as not much room for error. Fantastic views from the course and some great holes . Probably one you need to play but may not rush back

Barry – Reviewed 12 Oct 2020

8.0

Very Good

A difficult course made much worst but the strong winds and rain, Would like to play in dry conditions. Great views over Sandbanks

Gordon – Reviewed 2 Oct 2020

6.0

Good

Great views, and set up. Condition was poor.

Neil – Reviewed 2 Oct 2020

2.0

Poor

Having played Purbeck before we decided to play again. It is a quirky course with fantastic views and is more of a natural course rather than manicured pristine track. However this should not be open to the paying public in its current condition. The fairways have no grass only mud, and even on preferred lies you could not find a decent lie. The greens were terrible, tees are shabby and we finished the last 3 holes in the dark as the round took nearly 5 hrs. Unfortunately one to avoid.

Chris – Reviewed 27 Sep 2020

6.0

Good

Course is currently not in great condition particularly the fairways which are in poor condition. However the course layout and views are superb - just a shame about the fairways but we enjoyed the day.

David – Reviewed 25 Sep 2020

8.0

Very Good

Great course with stunning views. Tough in the wind but very enjoyable.

Karl – Reviewed 1 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Ryan – Reviewed 26 Sep 2019

Excellent

Fantastic views on a nice golf course

Dave – Reviewed 18 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Great course - super friendly members chatted to us on the course and in the clubhouse. Stunning views and a great test. Course was pretty full though and quite a bit of hanging around. Would love to play this one again.

Jon – Reviewed 10 Sep 2019

8.0

Very Good

Horrific.... 5.5hr round. So many blind shots on links course, society in front thought they were in the tour and so walked back and hit balls rather than just hitting provisional on tee. Called Course, they sent a 17y old out to get them to speed up which ended up with an ugly confrontation with the group in front. AVOID on society....

Neil – Reviewed 11 Jun 2019

6.0

Good

Very disappointed in the course this year as it looked tired. The Buggies were expensive

Graham – Reviewed 2 Jun 2019

8.0

Very Good

Great position . Fantastic views . Well kept course enjoyable

Gordon – Reviewed 13 May 2019

Excellent

This course is the reason we keep returning to Dorset. The course and clubhouse are first class with food and drink reasonably priced. The views from some of the tees are stunning overlooking Poole Harbour and Isle of Wight

Bob – Reviewed 2 Oct 2018

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