Barton-on-Sea Golf Club
Course Information
Barton-on-Sea Golf Club, Hampshire is a 27 hole course made up of 3 loops of 9 hole courses (Becton, Needles & Stroller). A private, links golf course designed by Harry Colt in 1897.
27 holes | Par 72/71 | 6445 yards | Private | Links
About Barton-on-Sea Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Barton-on-Sea, Milford Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5PP United Kingdom
Tel: 01425 615308
Golf Pro: Peter Rodgers | Tel: 01425 611210
Website: https://www.bosgc.co.uk/
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££££
Societies are welcome on Monday, Wednesday & Friday by prior arrangement.
Visitors welcome, 7-days a week outside of competitions. Please check with the professional shop in advance.
Midweek Guide: £110.00 - 18 Holes *
Weekend Guide: £120.00 - 18 Holes *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Becton/Needles | White | 72 | 70.6 [119] | 6447 | ||
| Becton/Needles | Yellow | 72 | 68.7 [113] | 6003 | ||
| Becton/Needles | Red | 72 | 71.6 [120] | 5461 | ||
| Stroller/Becton | White | 71 | 69.9 [119] | 6236 | ||
| Stroller/Becton | Yellow | 71 | 68.6 [115] | 5920 | ||
| Stroller/Becton | Red | 72 | 71.5 [123] | 5449 | ||
| Needles/Stroller | White | 71 | 70.7 [116] | 6481 | ||
| Needles/Stroller | Yellow | 71 | 68.5 [112] | 6024 | ||
| Needles/Stroller | Red | 72 | 71.3 [117] | 5408 | ||
| Needles | Red | 36 | 35.7 [113] | 2732 | ||
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John rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 13 2020
As a member I'm so shocked at how they have treated their staff this year, appalling. Now run by some members who haven't a clue sadly as everything is a complete shambles. Thank god for good green keeping staff who keep the course in good condition.
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Simon T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2018
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Roger M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 12 2010
This club, founded in 1897, is situated on the Dorset coastal cliff between Christchurch and Lymington. The current 27 holes are a combination of the original Harry Colt design from 1932 and newer holes which were completed in 1992. There are 3 9hole loops each of which start and finish close to the clubhouse. Many forms of golfing challenge await the player from the shot over the water to the island green on Needles 9, to links style bump and run shots to the greens close to the coastline. Sea breezes and great views also add to an enjoyable test of golf.
The clubhouse is lovely, commanding superb views across the Solent to the Needles on the Isle of Wight, and along to Old Harry Rocks at Swanage. It is also situated overlooking the island green referred to above which can prove to be very entertaining!
Standard green fee for the day is £44 (good value for 27 holes) but the twilight rate of £24 is a bargain. Open events are also available - well run and sociable.
The clubhouse is lovely, commanding superb views across the Solent to the Needles on the Isle of Wight, and along to Old Harry Rocks at Swanage. It is also situated overlooking the island green referred to above which can prove to be very entertaining!
Standard green fee for the day is £44 (good value for 27 holes) but the twilight rate of £24 is a bargain. Open events are also available - well run and sociable.
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Will H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 4 2021
Great course
Played as a guest and, although still quite pricey at £35, was worth every penny. Drainage very good and so no mud at all and greens true and quick. However, very pricey to pay as a visitor unless you're used to playing such fees.Has three courses of 9 holes and all have great views of the coast line and Isle of Wight.
(Round played: Nov 2021 - Score: 91 Handicap: 16)
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MILTON KEYNES rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 6 2021
Lovely golf course in glorious weather, 10/10 for the course, despite the recent maintenance which left the greens heavily holed and sanded. .
Unfortunately the staff in the pro-shop get 0/10. We verbally booked a 4 ball weeks ago and verbally confirmed again last week that we would be using County Cards. We were told County Card rate of £50 but we couldnt book an actual tee time (this is the system used by the club) as there was a members roll up until 10.30 - but we'd be ok to tee off around 10.30ish. Checked in and confirmed all of the above to be told:
1. our electronic County Cards werent acceptable, because it wasnt a County Card!!!. Obviously we explained that was nonesense,
2. then we're told we didnt have the Count Card rate it in writing
3. When i explained i confirmed it with the pro shop the week before - we were asked to name the person we spoke to on the phone - to be told that because i couldnt name the person i spoke to there was no record
4 The next excuse was , as we didnt have a booking we couldnt get the County Rate of £50 (but you cant book under their system)
5. Then we're finally told you cant use a County Card and get the reduced rate of £50 but had to pay £80.
So all in all a lovely days golf, but spoilt by a surly un-cooperative uniformed individual with attitude in the pro - shop.
Unfortunately the staff in the pro-shop get 0/10. We verbally booked a 4 ball weeks ago and verbally confirmed again last week that we would be using County Cards. We were told County Card rate of £50 but we couldnt book an actual tee time (this is the system used by the club) as there was a members roll up until 10.30 - but we'd be ok to tee off around 10.30ish. Checked in and confirmed all of the above to be told:
1. our electronic County Cards werent acceptable, because it wasnt a County Card!!!. Obviously we explained that was nonesense,
2. then we're told we didnt have the Count Card rate it in writing
3. When i explained i confirmed it with the pro shop the week before - we were asked to name the person we spoke to on the phone - to be told that because i couldnt name the person i spoke to there was no record
4 The next excuse was , as we didnt have a booking we couldnt get the County Rate of £50 (but you cant book under their system)
5. Then we're finally told you cant use a County Card and get the reduced rate of £50 but had to pay £80.
So all in all a lovely days golf, but spoilt by a surly un-cooperative uniformed individual with attitude in the pro - shop.
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Mike/Braintree rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 20 2019
Excellent
Just the perfect well maintained course. The best in the area. The day was a beautiful sunny day with far reaching views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. The course layout in my view is great and I wouldn't change a thing, slightly challenging for me but I like that. Enjoyed sitting in the Club House with those stunning views. Staff were friendly and food top notch.Reviewer Rating
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Ken Biggin Hill rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 20 2018
Brilliant
Great course, such a friendly welcome by all staff and members alike.Reviewer Rating
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Martin Faygate rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 20 2018
Fabulous
What a fabulous course, well kept and in brilliant condition. Everyone member of staff we came across was friendly and helpful. Clubhouse modern and has stunning views across the needles. Food was excellent. An extremely well run Golf Club if only I lived closer I would become a member.Reviewer Rating
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Andre H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 5 2018
Nearly perfect
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Bruce G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 21 2018
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Horsham rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 22 2018
Fabulous well kept course congrats to green keepers. Fine views over the needles. Well stocked pro shop. Friendly clubhouse and excellent food. Definitely be returning well done excellent well run establishment.
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Alex G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 18 2018
Green are always good
A very nice course. Recommend the Becton/Needles courses. The greens are always in superb condition here!(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 79 Handicap: 7)
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Henry B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2017
Great Day
Course in excellent condition. Great round with Mike doing a card for handicap qualification(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 84 Handicap: 14.7)
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Chris L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 2 2017
Lovely setting
Lovely setting for the course looking out towards the Isle of Wight. 3 9's that criss-cross each other a bit, so it can be a bit of a challenge to work out where the next tee is. Played Needles/Stroller then Becton. Unfortunately it was the only good weather day forecast that week so all the members had turned out - you alternate on those starting off and those playing their second 9, and was a bit slow to start with due to this. Treated to a friendly welcome both in pro shop and clubhouse. Paid ?60 day rate.Reviewer Rating
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Andy M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 23 2017
First time i have played this course and very impressed with the quality. Cliff top links course with excellent quality greens and tees. Choice of 3 x 9 hole courses, all testing for the high handicapper.
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 112 Handicap: 26.5)
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 112 Handicap: 26.5)
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Les T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2017
a cracker
great challenge . played it with no wind. rare apparently. stunning veiws at every turnReviewer Rating
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Wayne M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 19 2016
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Jeremy E rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 28 2016
Amazing course, very well looked after, good value when playing twilight
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 108 Handicap: 24.5)
(Round played: Aug 2016 - Score: 108 Handicap: 24.5)
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Henry B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 28 2016
Great days golf with the course in fantastic condition!
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 85 Handicap: 16.7)
(Round played: May 2016 - Score: 85 Handicap: 16.7)
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Robin T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 1 2016
great condition course, challenging holes, amenities are more than adequate, warm welcome
(Round played: Apr 2016 - Score: 112 Handicap: 22.7)
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Alan F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 4 2015
Course in good condition but bunkers full of water from overnight rain and clearly don't drain well. Interesting course with some excellent holes and a good test with the wind off the sea making most holes a challenge.
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 94 Handicap: 23.8)
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Will H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 22 2015
Great course. Much better than the normal courses I play. Was able to play as a guest of a member. Great beer in bar.
(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 99 Handicap: 22.2)
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Mark G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 16 2011
This was a good day out with a new friend. the Welcome was short & sweet as we had to get on the course early because of a comp. The course was hard work as it was a first time visit, spotting the ball was a little hard due to the hazy light but the views of the Isle of Wight in the distance. I would probably like to play on the other 9 holes at the course to get a real feeling for this 27 course. The club facilities are 1st class with a great view from the balcony
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Roger M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 7 2008
27 holes at this club. We played A (Becton) and B (Needles) - par 72, SSS 69. In fabulous condition given the time of year, the fairways in particular a real joy to play from. Great views over the sea to the IOW. The wind usually blows here although today it was from from it's strongest. Spectacular clubhouse, with very welcoming staff.
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Peter S rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 30 2026
Great course but windy
Fantastic day at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club. Beautiful new modern clubhouse with spectacular view across to Isle of Wight and Needles. We picked a very windy day (35mph gusts) which was a real challenge (needed driver for a 184yd par 3!). But loved it. Easy park and good food/drinks.Reviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 19 2026
Played in 2025. 3 nine holes right on the coast. Challenging course with fantastic views over the Solent.
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Will H rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 24 2025
Great course
Haven't played there for a few years as I play as a guest rather than a visitor as the visitor rate is ridiculous at £100. Courses better than I normally play and well kept and on a good day can have great views of the Purbecks and Isle of Wight.Reviewer Rating
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David W rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 14 2025
Excellent facilities, lovely clubhouse where we were made to feel very welcome, breakfast was very nice and at a reasonable price. Course in great condition even in the middle of winter. i know it was a weekend but i felt slightly over priced at ?70 especially being a four ball (a lot of courses give discount the more of you playing) . But would not hesitate to go back.
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Ciro C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 19 2023
Loved it
Stunning views, great variety of holes (Played all 27), very challenging especially into the wind (which we were told by locals was just a breeze!). We played the first day after 4 hours of heavy rain and the courses dried up superbly - bunkers did not fill with water. All in all a lovely experience, though some lower handicappers might take issue with a few of the greens which could be better. But why do people NOT repair pitch marks! That does not help Will go again!Reviewer Rating
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Russell M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 25 2023
As a reasonably local course, this is one I've wanted to play for a while and it was a great day for it if you like to avoid the wind!
Typically a reasonable or very strong breeze here, it was exceptionally still for a clifftop course and a lot more scoreable as a result.
It's a 3 loops of 9 layout so I'll have to come back to take on the other 9 (I played Becton/Needles) but there are some lovely holes here with highlights for me of 2nd, 5th and 7th on Becton and then the 9th on Needles is particularly memorable as a bonafide island green par 3 finish. It's short even off whites at about 145 yards but I'm reliably informed that may need to be a 6 iron (instead of my 9) on a different day!
Beautiful location with great views of the Isle of Wight and back towards Christchurch so will always be worth a game for that, and at £25 as member's guest for twilight, thoroughly recommended.
Typically a reasonable or very strong breeze here, it was exceptionally still for a clifftop course and a lot more scoreable as a result.
It's a 3 loops of 9 layout so I'll have to come back to take on the other 9 (I played Becton/Needles) but there are some lovely holes here with highlights for me of 2nd, 5th and 7th on Becton and then the 9th on Needles is particularly memorable as a bonafide island green par 3 finish. It's short even off whites at about 145 yards but I'm reliably informed that may need to be a 6 iron (instead of my 9) on a different day!
Beautiful location with great views of the Isle of Wight and back towards Christchurch so will always be worth a game for that, and at £25 as member's guest for twilight, thoroughly recommended.
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Is there a driving range at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Barton-on-Sea Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Barton-on-Sea Golf Club for further details.
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