Isle of Purbeck Golf Club

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Ben A rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed May 16 2025

Beautiful, testing course

10/10 views, great clubhouse, very exposed so be ready for wind. But a pleasure to play, will definitely return.

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Team Golfshake rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 19 2024

The 10th for me was the standout hole today, not for its difficulty but for the colours. 393 yards and another slightly blind tee shot. We walked down the fairway stopping in the proximity of the marker to take in what lies ahead, with the green slightly below us with a large sand dune covered in heather behind it. The sunshine influencing nature's colours made this shot even more spectacular.

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Nic nolan/selsey rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 3 2024

What a place the course can kill you if wayward but the views are stunning and have to play here once at least in your life. Very friendly

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AD south West rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 28 2024

It's just a good test of golf with great views over Studland Bay. OK the clubhouse isn't the prettiest but the service was very good.

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Al T rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 5 2024

Spectacular

On a hot summer day the course was great and the views spectacular. There is a premium on finding fairways here as the gorse, heather and rough are penal. The usual sea breezes have to be factored in. The fairways were running and the greens were fast and true. We really enjoyed it.

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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Jun 14 2024

The have spent some money and the course and views are great

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Leigh - Reading rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 1 2023

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Played here with two other golfers on the 31st August. The weather for the front nine was atrocious but thankfully the back 9 was much better and we even saw some sun! The staff in the pro shop were so welcoming and helpful. The course is very good but the views are amazing - absolutely love this course and will be back to play again.

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Rob Awford rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 28 2023

Mr

I think this is God’s own golf course. The views are stunning and it’s a good test of golf especially in the wind. The flora and fauna are out of the top drawer. Recent improvements have transformed the course from how it was a couple of years back.

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Malcolm Dodd, Corfe Castle rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 28 2023

Mr

I saw this comment from another reviewer (who was clearly upset and gave a poor rating). He wrote, " Most of the paths were stony, pitted, and an accident waiting to happen." The course is on land owned by The National Trust and they work with Natural England. Natural England say, " .. we help conserve, enhance and manage the natural environment". The course is on heathland which has poor soils and is naturally very stoney. Concrete, plastic and other non-natural materials are unsuitable. In the wettest part of paths wood chippings and gravel are put down to prevent golfers slipping and falling.
I am the seniors captain for 2023 and naturally biased towards my home course. It is the one I have chosen out of a number of fine local courses. For over 30 years I have also been a member of a course that in November 2022 was voted by The World Golf Awards, which were held in Abu Dhabi Europe’s Best Golf Course. That course measures 6,416 metres and the Isle of Purbeck is 6,295 yards. But heather and gorse is a great leveller.

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Noel Penrose rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 27 2023

A wonderful challenge

The greens have really responded to the new greenskeeper's touch, plus investment in equipment, a lot of the gorse has been cut back and has recovered well, with many holes now fully opened up for great views, and the course is now in superb condition. Harry Colt's design has been allowed to flow back and IOP deserves the return of its reputation as a great and enjoyable seaside course challenge.

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Nick P rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 17 2023

What views

Amazing scenery from wherever you look. Greens are tough but beautifully presented. If you go in the rough then unforgiving. This will test out the best of golfers. You will have to think your way around the course. If given a chance, make sure you play this course.

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Tom, York rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 9 2023

Those views!

This golf course has the natural attributes to be one of the best in the world. The views are just incredible. It's an effort just to tear yourself away and actually hit the thing when standing on the 5th tee.

I've been playing it once a year for about five years and the investments are starting to bear fruit. The fairways are better. The gorse is being cut back so it isnt quite so punitive. I can't wait to come back next year.

Also, I found the people in pro shop and the bar to be hugely welcoming this year. All in all, a hell of a day's golf.

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PETER BLOK rated 1 out of 5

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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Reply:
Dear Peter, thank you for sharing your feedback. We set a high standard for ourselves and we’re so sorry your experience didn’t match your expectations.

??We’re very sorry the tees weren’t booked in correctly for your group as this was entirely our fault. When the date of your booking was changed we altered the date but unfortunately forgot to re-allocate the tee times to the new date. I can assure you this is an extremely rare occurrence. We felt asking your group to start from the 8th tee was the best solution on the day as it is close to the clubhouse and there would not be any golfers putting pressure on you from either behind or in front.

Over the last couple of years we have made considerable investments in the golf course and as other reviewers have posted, are seeing very positive results. As a result of the drought through the Summer, the greenskeepers have not been able to cut the putting surfaces as short as they would like in order to help ensure healthy greens. This means the greens have been running at 8-9 on the stimpmeter rather than their target of 9-10.

Likewise, due to the undulating terrain, when the playing surfaces are excessively wet, the greenskeepers can make the decision to not allow buggies due to the risks associated. We note that on the day of your visit, the golf club closest to us was actually closed for play during the morning, an indication of how heavy the overnight rain was.

Please do feel free to reach out to Philippe with any further comments, concerns, or suggestions you wish to share. ??We would love to make things right if you give us another chance. The contact number for the Pro Shop is 01929 450354 (option 1)

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Simon B rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 1 2022

Fantastic course with great views

first time i have ever played this course, what a delight to play. Some tough holes that require good shot shaping to take into account the links ground.
Views from the course will blow you away.
Will be back
didnt use any of the facilites

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Mark Crisp rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 22 2022

Played this course and after being disappointed last time I played there is certainly a big improvement

The new investment is certainly welcome - this course deserves to be very high up the rankings of UK as it’s truly a beautiful setting amd challenging course

Keep up the good work and continue to restore this courses to a condition it warrants

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Isle of Purbeck Golf Club Facilities & Frequently Asked Questions

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Is there a driving range at Isle of Purbeck Golf Club?

Yes there is a driving range at Isle of Purbeck Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.

Is there a golf clubhouse at Isle of Purbeck Golf Club?

Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Isle of Purbeck Golf Club.

Is there a golf pro shop at Isle of Purbeck 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 Isle of Purbeck Golf Club?

Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Isle of Purbeck Golf Club.

Can you hire buggies at Isle of Purbeck 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 Isle of Purbeck Golf Club?

No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.

Is there a bar at Isle of Purbeck Golf Club?

Yes there is bar.

Is there a restaurant at Isle of Purbeck Golf Club?

Yes you can order food for dining at Isle of Purbeck Golf Club

Is there accommodation at Isle of Purbeck Golf Club?

No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.

Are there functions rooms available to hire at Isle of Purbeck Golf Club?

Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Isle of Purbeck Golf Club for further details.