Crane Valley Golf Club
Course Information
Crane Valley Golf Club, Dorset has 27 holes, the 18 hole, par 72 (6412 yard) Valley Course & 9 hole, par 66 (4106 yard) Woodland Course. A private, parkland golf course designed by Donald Steel, 1992.
27 holes | Par Valley Course 72; Woodland Course 66 | Valley Course 6412; Woodland Course 4106 yards | Private | Parkland
About Crane Valley Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: The Clubhouse, Verwood, Dorset, BH31 7LE United Kingdom
Tel: 01202 814088
Golf Pro: Darrel Ranson | Tel: 01202 814088
Website: https://www.crane-valley.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Crane Valley Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££
We do not accept 2-4-1 vouchers until after 12 Noon
Midweek Guide: £25.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £30.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Woodland/Valley | Yellow | 72 | 69 | 6142 | ||
| Woodland/Valley | RED | 72 | 72 | 5526 | ||
| Woodland/Valley | Yellow | 69 | 65 | 5153 | ||
| Woodland/Valley | White | 66 | 60 | 4106 | ||
| Valley Course | White | 72 | 71 [124] | 6412 | ||
| Valley Course | Yellow | 72 | 70 [119] | 6142 | ||
| Valley Course | Red | 72 | 72 [122] | 5522 | ||
| Valley Course | Red | 36 | 0 | 2798 | ||
| Woodland Course | yellow | 33 | 0 | 2060 | ||
Crane Valley Golf Club Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.68
AVERAGE RATING 3.9
(based on 205 reviews)
5 star
54
4 star
95
3 star
43
2 star
7
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6
HIGHLY RATED
94%
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Tim elliot rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 20 2025
Slow play!!
The slowest round over ever had to play, this course in the last year has started putting tee times closer and closer to squeeze more in and make more money, on Sunday we had 12 people on one hole lol it’s a joke a and greens are awfulReviewer Rating
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Roger M rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 6 2022
Not a winter course
The wet weather has taken a big toll on this course with large areas extremely muddy and the greens have been badly sanded. This was done as the greens had a disease we were told. Avoid this as there are better condition courses locally(Round played: Mar 2022 - Score: 90 Handicap: 14.4)
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Adam Oxford rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2013
We go to Bournemouth every year on a golf tour and this was our first and last visit to Crane valley never have I experience such poor service at a golf club the marshall was so rude and clearly lack knowledge of golf after having a word with us about speed of play when we lost a hole on the group in front the only reason being they came all the way back to the tee as they failed to play provisionals!!!! a hole later we were behind them and waiting again as we were all round waiting for every shot!! The bar was not good either had a hour wait for food the food was ok and there was only one copy of a menu which is just poor planning at a clearly very busy golf course to busy as it was jammed all day!!! will never return and save your self the bad experience when there are so many great golf courses in this area!!!!
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Mark G rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 16 2011
To me I was very disappointed with my day here. OK it was in March, in fairly strong wind but I would not go rushing back for another round. Due to the weather the ground was rather soft but will not complain about that, but to area was just too open
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Mark G rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 16 2011
To me I was very disappointed with my day here. OK it was in March, in fairly strong wind but I would not go rushing back for another round. Due to the weather the ground was rather soft but will not complain about that, but to area was just too open
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Ian D rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 22 2010
I played this course on a rainy day in March. The only thing I cold recommend was the fantastic cooked breakfast.
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Roger M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 14 2022
Disappointing
Very slow pace of play two hours thirty for nine holes as a three ball. Main problem is that the grass is not properly layered off the fairway. The ball would just roll off the fairway and you are looking to find it.Reviewer Rating
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Andy P rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 2 2022
February 2nd
So, I was a full member here for about 3/4 years - lovely people play here, great staff etc but in the last year or so something seems to be terribly wrong with the greens. I love a putt or three so greens are very high on my wish list - so I'm afraid Crane Valley is out of bounds for the foreseeable.In addition it appears many members/visitors are illiterate as cannot read large signs placed around course to guide trolleys away from wet areas that need protection.
Huge pitchmark left by group before on 6th tee, maybe they were so proud of being so close they left it for us to see.
Some temp tee boxes but while badly needed tee reconstruction underway but they are too small. On 15th - driver is needed and there really is not enough room to let the big dog out unless you are adept at playing with heels in mid air.
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Giles H rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 17 2017
Nice course and good variety of holes, however the greens were all awaful, under repair very hard and sandy, don't understand why they can't do half the holes at a time!
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 102 Handicap: 25.7)
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Aaron G rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 5 2017
The woodland course is the small 9 hole course and is neglected when it comes to maintenance due to the 18 hole course taking priority.
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Philip M rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 8 2016
Disappointing. At the time the green keepers were heavily cutting the rough, grass cuttings were across fairways and fringes of greens so the ball was frequently slowed.
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Daniel P rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 21 2012
The fairways are brilliant. Most else pants and the Greens are awful touching on the ridiculous.
(Round played: Jan 2012 - Score: 104 Handicap: 20.2)
(Round played: Jan 2012 - Score: 104 Handicap: 20.2)
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Debbie S rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2025
Lovely course, BUT?.
Played here again on Sunday 20 July.It's a lovely course but from 2nd tee onwards (we started at our allotted time) we had to wait. Took us 4.5 hours to play 18 holes.
There was no apparent course management in relation to slow play.
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Paul/Ringwood rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 28 2023
Disappointing
Played the 9 hole Woodland course and was very disappointed. There was no map of the course available so we had to assume where the green was on the longer holes. A number of the tees had artificial grass with no real option to play from real grass. The fairways were not close mown so swallowed balls and if you missed a fairway it was awfully long! The greens were in a poor condition with a lot of sand in bald patches. If the course had been maintained better it would have been very enjoyable, but we won't be going back.Reviewer Rating
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Alan S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 26 2023
Over priced
Course is good but overpriced,greens very good condition,fairways in some places 1st cut to long,ball runs out to be gobbled up in the long stuffReviewer Rating
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Mike F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 21 2022
Good beginners course in nice setting
Undulating and nice fairways. Ditches border the fairways so beware. Later holes are a bit short but you need to be accurate if you want to get par.Reviewer Rating
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Andy P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 17 2020
A rusty round after Lockdown!!!!! Good to get back out on the course again even if it was a bad score, the course was in good condition as it hasn't been used for weeks!!!! And it was fairly quiet. Club house was closed obviously.
(Round played: May 2020 - Score: 91 Handicap: 12.3)
(Round played: May 2020 - Score: 91 Handicap: 12.3)
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Andy P rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 17 2020
Winter golf, course was in decent condition for the time of year and we had the place nearly to ourselves, not a good day for scoring low!!!!
(Round played: Feb 2020 - Score: 88 Handicap: 12.4)
(Round played: Feb 2020 - Score: 88 Handicap: 12.4)
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Rob J rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 15 2018
Nice Course with some interesting and challenging holes. Greens were in good conditions
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 85 Handicap: 17.5)
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 85 Handicap: 17.5)
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Alan B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 25 2017
Boring
Bit of a boring slog............................................................................
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(Round played: Sep 2017 - Score: 94 Handicap: 12.1)
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Gerry I rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 28 2017
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Steve E rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 25 2017
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Garry S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 17 2017
Greens had recently been sanded and although we were assured it would have all gone by today (160417) it hadn't and they were impossible to chip and putt on . They still charged £25 which was far to much for the course the state it was in !
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 99 Handicap: 18.1)
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 99 Handicap: 18.1)
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Yvonne R rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 15 2017
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 104 Handicap: 32.4)
Pity ALL the greens were sandy and bobbly making putting a nightmare and not a true reflection of your game
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Ian D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 13 2017
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Roy S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 12 2016
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Alex F rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 9 2016
Decent course, fast and undulating greens.
Will play again.
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 80 Handicap: )
Will play again.
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 80 Handicap: )
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Charlie S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 6 2016
Course is always well kept and a good test of golf for all abilities
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Charlie S rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 6 2016
Course is always well kept and a good test of golf for all abilities
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Lee B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2016
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Crane Valley Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Crane Valley Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Crane Valley Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Crane Valley Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Crane Valley Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Crane Valley 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 Crane Valley Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Crane Valley Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Crane Valley 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 Crane Valley Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Crane Valley Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Crane Valley Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Crane Valley Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Crane Valley Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Crane Valley Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Crane Valley Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of any function rooms being available.
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