
Ferndown Forest Golf Club

Course Information
Ferndown Forest Golf Club, Dorset is an 18 hole, par 68 (5014 yard), private, parkland golf course established in 1983.
18 holes | Par 68 | 5014 yards | Other | Parkland
Ferndown Forest Golf Club Information

Address: Forest Links Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH22 9PH United Kingdom
Tel: 01202 876096
Golf Pro: Graham Howell | Tel: 01202 876096
Golf Club Facilities
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Price Guide: ££
Visitors are welcome 7 days a week, contact us for our great twilight deals! Twilight offer is just £12 after 2pm - 7 Days a week.
Midweek Guide: £16.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £19.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
Ferndown Forest Golf Club | White | 67 | 66 [119] | 4760 | ||
Ferndown Forest Golf Club | Yellow | 67 | 65 [112] | 4489 | ||
Ferndown Forest Golf Club | Red | 67 | 66 [116] | 4151 | ||
Ferndown Forest Golf Club | Yellow B9 | 35 | 35 | 2472 | ||
Ferndown Forest Golf Club | Yellow F9 | 32 | 32 | 2017 | ||
Ferndown Forest Golf Club Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.57
AVERAGE RATING 3.5
(based on 203 reviews)
RECOMMENDATIONS
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What the club says: An 18 Hole Woodland and Parkland course located 20 minutes north of Bournemouth on the A31. It is a flat course with plenty of features and wildlife. Great facilities including large shop, floodlit driving range and bar/restaurant.
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Reviewed Dec 18 2024
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Reviewed Sep 30 2024
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Reviewed Jul 5 2024
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Reviewed Apr 20 2024
This has always been an 18 hole course where there is probably only space for 12 or 14 decent holes and front 9 in particular is very tightly packed and had been re-configured again since my last visit.
Greens were exceptionally slow and course is in generally poor condition with a lot of G.U.R., though the incessant rain of the last 6 months won't have helped there.
A good course for a little hack around and to get some practice in after 6 months away but I couldn't really recommend it beyond that.
Bar is pleasant enough and served very good food.
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Reviewed Apr 1 2024
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Reviewed Sep 3 2023
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Reviewed Jul 9 2023
Minus: pack too many tee times in so play is very slow. Lots of four balls with only 7-8 mins between tees.
Just feels a bit greedy.
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Reviewed Jun 12 2023
Much improved from previous years
Great 'inn' style clubhouse with the best breakfast around. Good weather on Saturday mornings means long queues for the first tee. First time I've played since the revised layout, which has lost one of the best and longest holes, but does seem to have addressed slow play, previously encountered through conductive short holes (previously holes 2 to 4). Mostly an enjoyable round, despite yobos peppering be the first fairway from the driving range.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jun 4 2023
Challenging Short Course
This course has a lot going for in terms of value and condition. A full 18 holes with a mix of par 3s 4s and the odd 5 it has woods, water and ditches to present a reasonable challenge to most golfers whilst still maintaining its friendliness to those that are new to the game. The fairways and greens are very well maintained and the bard and food facilities are likewise very good. Well worth a visit but pick your moments as it can get quite busyReviewer Rating
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Reviewed May 16 2023
All in all a beautiful place to play golf just be careful on the first fairway as it runs along side the the driving range and lot of balls do make it over the high fence.
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Reviewed Feb 17 2023
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Reviewed Jan 31 2023
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Reviewed Sep 16 2022
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Reviewed Aug 11 2022
Good challenging course in good condition
Good challenging course in good condition.Location of the greens not always apparent.
Game slightly spoilt by quite a few young players in buggies who were a bit short on etiquette.
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Reviewed Aug 3 2022
Short Course, testing but confidence building
The course although short in yardage, it testing enough to challenge a mid handicapper like me, but at the same time has plenty of Birdie/Par opportunities to help build confidence. I usually play as a 2 -ball and comfortably complete a round in just over 3 hours. Staff are great, course is inexpensive would highly recommend.Reviewer Rating
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Reviewed Feb 2 2022
(Round played: Feb 2022 - Score: 103 Handicap: 31.5)
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Reviewed Sep 16 2021
Good Course, well worth a visit
The Course is a nice flat woodland course and very well maintained. The Greens are especially very well maintained.(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 89 Handicap: 26.2)
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Reviewed Aug 24 2021
enjoyable course
First time back playing for a while, enjoyable game and course was in good condition.Hope to play again soon
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 84 Handicap: )
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Reviewed Jun 9 2021
Good Short Course
Have done this many times before so won't bother this time aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 107 Handicap: 32.1)
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Reviewed May 25 2021
Woodland course
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Reviewed May 3 2021
in need of rain
greens bumpy no giveReviewer Rating
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Reviewed Apr 5 2021
Lovely Course - was under maintenance
went before reconstruction and course was above average. During changes parts of the course were unbelievably inaccessible (this was during winter).Could do with better signage. (next tee, hole layout, ect.)
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Reviewed Apr 5 2021
Wonderful Course Easy Play
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Reviewed Sep 14 2020
Good Short Course
Although not long this course provides quite a few challenges in terms of ditches, streams, ponds, woods and gorse.(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 97 Handicap: 32.8)
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Reviewed Sep 14 2020
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Reviewed Sep 14 2020
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Reviewed Sep 11 2020
Cheap, but short and not in great condition
An odd little course. Only cost £20 for 18 holes so it is good value, but it is inferior to other local courses.Some very short par 3's made things difficult for me, playing only my second round in the last 15 years, as even my PW was too much club.
The course isn't in great condition, however the rough is forgivingly short.
The driving range is very goof though - many bays with trackman.
(Round played: Sep 2020 - Score: 100 Handicap: )
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Reviewed Aug 5 2020
Just ok
Due to the very dry summer the course was very dusty ,tee boxes hardly any grass just dust .But the greens were in excelant condition very fast but true
(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 95 Handicap: 26.8)
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Reviewed Jul 27 2020
Serious Safety Issues
We were looking forward to our round at Ferndown Forest but sadly had to walk off after just 5 holes to ensure our own safety. The Club has packed fairways next to each other and greens one hedge width away from a tee box. Also many players are still learning so balls are literally going everywhere. In addition the netting on the range is too low and balls are regularly flying out at head height across the 1st fairway. If you were able to view the holes in isolation then this could be a fun course but the risk of being hit by a ball on each fairway isn't worth the risk - particularly when there are many other lovely golf courses nearby. We did raise safely concerns with the pro shop who just shrugged. Definitely wont be going backReviewer Rating
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Reviewed Jul 14 2020
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Ferndown Forest Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Ferndown Forest Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Ferndown Forest Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Ferndown Forest Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Ferndown Forest Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Ferndown Forest 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 Ferndown Forest Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Ferndown Forest Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Ferndown Forest 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 Ferndown Forest Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Ferndown Forest Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Ferndown Forest Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Ferndown Forest Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Ferndown Forest Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Ferndown Forest Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Ferndown Forest Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Ferndown Forest Golf Club for further details.
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