Isle of Purbeck Golf Club
4.7
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Course Information
Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, Dorset is a 27 hole complex with the 18 hole, par 72 (6295 yard) Purbeck Course and 9 hole, par 69 (4014) Dene Course, private, heathland golf course, established in 1892.
27 holes | Par Purbeck Course 70; Dene Course 60 | Purbeck Course 6295; Dene Course 4014 yards | Private | Heathland
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Address: Studland, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3AB United Kingdom
Tel: 01929 450361
Golf Pro: Philippe Bonfanti | Tel: 01929 450 354
Website: http://www.purbeckgolf.co.uk/
Golf Club Facilities
Midweek Guide: £55.00 per round (Mon - Thurs) *
Weekend Guide: £70.00 per round (Sat) £60 per round (Friday & Sunday) *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Review Information
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.7
AVERAGE RATING 4.2
(based on 150 reviews)
HIGHLY RATED
would play again or recommend
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Reviewed Oct 6 2022
Totally let down
Right - my group of 12 club golfers booked to play a round at I o P on Sept 14th - I waited to see if I would hear further from them, but no!Good course, great holes and wonderful views. However:
1. They had our booking, but had forgotten to book tee times for us, so we were rushed to the 8th tee without finishing our snacks and drinks
2. For some reason, buggies were banned, so our pre-booked buggies not available, which meant some of us, being elderly, were unable to play, and had to wait in the Clubhouse. Excuse was waterlogged course, which was not true
3. Greens were ridiculous - good healthy grass, but either NOT cut, or cut to c 10mm. Either way, so slow as to be unplayable IMHO
4. Most of the paths were stony, pitted, and an accident waiting to happen.
I complained to the day to the lady in the Office who was courteous and apologetic, but no real explanation. It would have been a simple gesture to have offered us a partial refund, or maybe a drink on the house - but nothing at all.
Great course, but needs either a change of Greenkeeper, Management or both!
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Reviewed Jun 30 2021
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 106 Handicap: 20.5)
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Reviewed Jun 1 2021
Awful fairways, ruining a good design
I was really disappointed with my recent round at Purbeck.Having seen many pictures, the course looked brilliant. I had heard a few reviews suggesting that the fairways weren't being kept up but I had no idea how bad they were. Yes the greens were ok, the tee boxes too, but given the weather we have had recently the fairways were in shocking condition. Worst I have ever played. There were many rabbit holes on the fairway, but many were also playing off of condensed mud.
We paid at the slightly reduced rate of £50 and that felt about £25 too much. The course and the views are stunning, and the staff were also incredibly helpful and friendly, but clearly the course has had zero investment in it and as a result I would not recommend to anyone.
Some had travelled from America to play it, and they cannot have been at all impressed with the standard.
(Round played: May 2021 - Score: 107 Handicap: 18.9)
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Reviewed Jul 26 2020
Avoid at all costs
I last played the Isle of Purbeck about 15 years ago and at that time it was a gem of a course worthy of it status in the top 100 in England We visited this weekend as a group and I have to say the experience was simply awful. The fairways are burnt to a crisp and have virtually no grass on them. The greens had not been cut in a while and had disease in them. The welcome in the clubhouse was poor to say the least. The only discerning feature of this course at the moment is that it does still have great views but personally I would not go there again EVER until they make investment in the course and the clubhouse - so sad this was one a real treat sadly no longerReviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jul 20 2019
Not that good
The course unfortunately was not in a good condition. The fairways were very poor as were the greens. The club still want for people to pay top price when really they should lower it when the course is in this sort of condition.(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 88 Handicap: 12.1)
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Reviewed Apr 24 2021
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P.ahed the course this week after a long absence and was looking forward to playing as I had great memories of a fantastic test of golfWhilst the greens were recovering from it would be unfair to rate them but they were relatively quick which was a good sign
Fairways were absolutely awful and can’t see a time this summer where it would be possible to play anything but winter rules
It’s a great shame as this has the potential to be one of the countries great courses with a fantastic setting and spectacular holes
Everyone should play this course once in their lives and my message to the owners are please restore this course to a co diction it deserves whatever it takes - it’s a national treasure and should be presented as such
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Reviewed Oct 22 2020
Disappointing
Returning to the course after 25 year gap. Fairways totally destroyed. Still the views are tremendous and the greens improving from obvious damage. Grass seed has been scattered on some fairways, but no use this year,Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jul 17 2020
What a shame
Played this course yesterday, the views are outstanding and course layout is great. The maintenance of the course was very poor, no grass in many of the fairways meaning preferred lies in play. The greens are in a awful state. A 25 year member told us management has changed hands and what was a truly outstanding course is now one of the worse around the area. Such a shame as I’m sure in its peak this would be wonderful to play but now I would give this a miss.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed May 12 2017
Lovely views but course was in very bad condition . Preferred lies on fairways . Too many blind holes and course guides unavailable , so was interesting !!
(Round played: May 2017 - Score: 108 Handicap: 21)
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Reviewed Mar 28 2012
The location and views are spectacular but overall it felt a little tired.
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Reviewed Oct 14 2020
BGA Singles 2020
Very tough test especially in the wind and rain. Fairways were in shocking condition in need a lot of work. Pick and place is a must.(Round played: Oct 2020 - Score: 80 Handicap: 10.7)
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Reviewed Oct 4 2020
Very Disappointing
This course has always been on my bucket list of places to play, Must admit I was very disappointed with the course not worth the 55 pound fee, I've played better courses for less.Fairways were non existent hardly any grass on them just dry potted mud made the ball bounce all over the place even if you hit great shot. Greens weren't much better full of pot marks and very slow
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Reviewed Aug 1 2020
Stunning Views, Amazing Layout, Poor Conditions
Such a shame to see a course of this magnitude in such poor condition in the height of summer. The layout and views are fantastic however the experience was ruined by diseased greens, running at a slow pace. All in all I would return to the Isle of Purbeck for the twilight fee of £25, in good condition this course could command £50 + and represent great value! Such a shame!Reviewer Rating
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