Parkstone Golf Club

Parkstone was originally laid out by two-time Open Championship winner Willie Park Jnr. opening for play in 1909, the course has undergone some significant changes since then, most notably in 1937 when James Braid revised the layout.

Reg Whitcombe, the 1938 Open Champion, once said of Parkstone 'There is no better place' and many agree with him as it is ranked as the top course in Dorset and among the Top 50 golf courses in England.

The course is laid out on land similar to a links course, sandy but a bit more undulating, in an area of the Luscombe Valley that offers superb views of Poole Harbour and Bay. Parkstone is Dorest golf at its very best and is a perfect addition to a golf tour in the Bournemouth area.

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Parkstone Golf Club

The fact that Parkstone is now regarded as one of the South coast's best courses is credit to the intervention of a certain James Braid, one of the most prolific golf course designers in British history. The Scot, who also lifted the Claret Jug on five occasions, revised Parkstone's layout in 1937, and the resultant course is an outstanding creation.

Towering pines line the fairways, while the abundant heather throughout gives the landscape a rugged heathland accent. Parkstone has been ranked in the best 120 courses in Great Britain by Golf Magazine, and is an essential component of any good Bournemouth golf tour.

The heathland character of the course is visible today because of strenuous work that was put in to remove trees and scrub, ensuring a round at Parkstone is almost the same as when golfers with hickory clubs played the course.

Parkstone has had a good affiliation with golfing greats, Peter Alliss, who was the head professional in the 1960s, held the course record for many years and 2018 Women's British Open champion Georgia Hall joined the club in 2012 and is still an Honorary Member of the Club.

When planning to play golf courses in Dorset make sure to include Parkstone Golf Club along with the likes of Ferndown Golf Club, Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, Queens Park Golf Club and the Club at Meyrick Park.

How to get to Parkstone Golf Club

Parkstone Golf Club is located in Poole, Dorset, just 4 miles West Bournemouth along the A338 and just 1 mile from Parkstone train station.

Address: Links Road, Poole, Dorset, England, BH14 9QS

Course Information
Par	72
Designed by	Willie Park Jnr, James Braid
Opened for play	1909

Tees
White	6,282 yards	SSS 72
Yellow	5,942 yards	SSS 70
Red	5,576 yards	SSS 73

Features

Pro Shop
Putting Greens
Club House
Championship Standard Course

Tips for visiting Parkstone Golf Club

Tommy Eatenton
Sales Director

Handicap: 16
Visited: October

Loved this course. It's an exciting round here thanks to the constant elevation changes which often give way to magnificent views of the Poole harbour and the bay. I found the back 9 to be a little more challenging with a few long uphill holes, although the course itself measures 6200 yards in total, so not the longest. True and fast greens and interesting bunkering made for a great round and one I would recommend for a Dorest tour.

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9.6

Excellent

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Condition overall

9.8

Condition of greens

9.2

Speed of round

Slow About right Quick

Facilities

9.8

Value for money

9.2

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Absolutely outstanding course, I haven’t been playing long but this is definitely the best course by far that I have played, great work making it pristine. 100% would recommend to everyone

Susan – Reviewed 22 May 2024

Excellent

These guys go above and beyond, what a course, incredible condition, busy but just over 4 hours, Clubhouse facilities very good, we will be back.

Mark – Reviewed 2 Oct 2023

Excellent

Kevin – Reviewed 18 May 2022

Excellent

Great course in fantastic condition. Not a super hard course which made the experience even more enjoyable for all levels of golfer. Very helpful starter/course marshall and a lovely clubhouse. Top, top venue.

Paul – Reviewed 8 Oct 2021

Excellent

From the moment our group arrived at the course we could not have been made more welcome , staff and members alike made us all feel like VIP visitors , unusual for a private course . We had been told to expect a wonderful experience by a scratch player who had visited recently and all 6 players were unanimous in their gushing praise for the venue . Unrivalled attention to detail , course set up and conditions that all of the group agreed that Parkstone was definitely the best course and experience we had ever been lucky enough to play and we have played all over Europe and the USA. To a man we would rush back to play at the drop of a hat and would urge any golfer who hasn’t played there to treat themselves. Wonderful, Spectacular and an experience we will never forget.

Nick – Reviewed 10 Sep 2021

8.0

Very Good

Graham – Reviewed 22 Aug 2021

Excellent

A classic course and one for the tick list! Top layout, history and great views, play for position rather than distance is the key.

Jason – Reviewed 24 Oct 2019

8.0

Very Good

Very much a course for men

June – Reviewed 7 Jul 2019

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Parkstone Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a range on site?

Yes

Are there buggies available to hire?

Yes

Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?

Not open to the public, only for green fee paying visitors

How many bars are there?

There is 1 bar on site

Is there a charge for car parking on site?

There is complimentary car parking

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