Isle of Purbeck Golf Club
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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.
Contact Information
Studland, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3AB United Kingdom
Tel: 01929 450361 | Fax: 01929 450501Website: http://www.purbeckgolf.co.uk/
Golf Pro: Philippe Bonfanti | Tel: 01929 450 354
Tee Time Information
Price Guide: £££££- Midweek Guide: £52.00 per round (Mon - Thurs) *
- Weekend Guide: £55.00 per round (Fri - Sun) *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Facilities & Visitor Information
Course Information: 27 holes | Par Purbeck Course 70; Dene Course 60 | Purbeck Course 6295; Dene Course 4014 yards | Private | Heathland
Facilities: Driving range, Golf buggies for hire, Golf pro shop, Changing rooms, Golf clubhouse, Bar, Food available, Available for functions, golf course.
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Location: http://www.purbeckgolf.co.uk/contact
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Score Cards
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| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| Purbeck Course | White | 70 | 71 | 6295 | ||
| Purbeck Course | White | 70 | 70 | 6295 | ||
| Purbeck Course | Yellow | 70 | 69 | 5986 | ||
| Purbeck Course | Red | 73 | 73 | 5582 | ||
| Dene Course | White | 60 | 60 | 4014 | ||
| Dene Course | RED | 66 | 62 | 4014 | ||
| Dene Course | White | 30 | 30 | 2007 | ||
| Dene Course | Red | 33 | 0 | 2007 | ||
Isle of Purbeck Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.69
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4.69
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Breakdown Averages
4.39 ... Overall Rating
4.46 ... The Course
4.22 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.13 ... VFM
4.39 ... Overall Rating
4.46 ... The Course
4.22 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.13 ... VFM
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Recent Reviews
97 ratings from Golfshake members - Ranked 68 out of 1971.
HIGHLY RATED - 98% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: This magnificent heathland course is consistently ranked among the top 100 courses in the British Isles by Golf World. It dates back to 1892 and the original 18 holes were extended to 27 under Enid Blyton's ownership. It has great coastal views across The Solent to the Isle of Wight and if you fancy arriving at the course in style, there is a ferry that can take you to the course across the water.
What Golfshake says:
Most Helpful Review
Very late review as I took a society here last September. 12 of us played handicaps 8-28 and we loved it. Not overly difficult but then again not much wind the day we played. Spectacular views and decent value for money if you play twice as it's a day rate. Highly recommended 
- Mar 28 2014
Golfshake Team Review
- Mar 31 2014
Golf Course Reviews for Isle of Purbeck Golf Club
68 reviews for Isle of Purbeck Golf Club sort by: Date | Review Rank | Rated High | Rated Low
Paul S rated 3 out of 5 
- Jul 29 2018
- Jul 29 2018Don’t play if windy
Played this course in gale force winds. It made for a very difficult and long round not helped by the dry conditions with the fairways like a table top. Choose when to play carefully and stay at home if it’s windy.
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 110 Handicap: 17.3)
Played this course in gale force winds. It made for a very difficult and long round not helped by the dry conditions with the fairways like a table top. Choose when to play carefully and stay at home if it’s windy.
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 110 Handicap: 17.3)
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Shaftesbury rated 5 out of 5 - Jul 19 2018
- Jul 19 2018Played here last Friday after hearing good things and wasn't disappointed. Lovely course which is tough but not unfair with some of the best views you will find on a golf course. Greens in very good condition which considering the recent lack of rain is impressive. The post round pint in the clubhouse overlooking Poole harbour is a massive bonus as well. Will definitely return.
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Justin B rated 4 out of 5 - Jun 12 2018
- Jun 12 2018Stunning views and Challenging
this is a gem of a course in a stunning area, gorse bushes, bunkers and rolling fairways will challenge your every shot. I need of some attention to the facilities and course but the staff are very friendly and the welcome warm. food good, drink wet, course hard but fun!
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 93 Handicap: 0)
this is a gem of a course in a stunning area, gorse bushes, bunkers and rolling fairways will challenge your every shot. I need of some attention to the facilities and course but the staff are very friendly and the welcome warm. food good, drink wet, course hard but fun!
(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 93 Handicap: 0)
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Timo R rated 4 out of 5 - May 8 2018
- May 8 2018Lovely course
Really lovely course , old well kept and nice conditions. It is tricky and not that long and could be easy ( if you stay on fairway), otherwise your score can be too many shots... Lovely will return
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 79 Handicap: 6.8)
Really lovely course , old well kept and nice conditions. It is tricky and not that long and could be easy ( if you stay on fairway), otherwise your score can be too many shots... Lovely will return
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 79 Handicap: 6.8)
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Nigel J rated 5 out of 5 - Apr 11 2018
- Apr 11 2018Excellent, picturesque, challenging golf course. Driving off the tea is key!!
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Brian R rated 5 out of 5 - Dec 26 2017
- Dec 26 2017Best Views in Dorset Golf
Really great day out, the course is challenging and in excellent condition, hitting the Green on the par 3 11th is a real thrill you don't want to miss it!, and with the views across Poole harbour it all adds up to a very good experience,
(Round played: Dec 2017 - Score: 92 Handicap: 24.7)
Really great day out, the course is challenging and in excellent condition, hitting the Green on the par 3 11th is a real thrill you don't want to miss it!, and with the views across Poole harbour it all adds up to a very good experience,
(Round played: Dec 2017 - Score: 92 Handicap: 24.7)
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Nick, guildford rated 5 out of 5 - Oct 22 2017
- Oct 22 2017Brilliant
This is a great golf experience on every level.
It’s tough but not unfair, beautiful with some stunning views and has a very nice clubhouse with decent food and a friendly welcome.
This is a great golf experience on every level.
It’s tough but not unfair, beautiful with some stunning views and has a very nice clubhouse with decent food and a friendly welcome.
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Mike R rated 5 out of 5 - Aug 11 2017
- Aug 11 2017Stunning scenery and a tough challenge
Isle of Purbeck will give you some of the best views of any golf course in the UK. Overlooking Poole harbour, the views on a clear day are stunning. But this is a really tough golf course that, even after playing a couple of times, takes some learning. It plays quite like a links and is windy even on a calm day. There are a number of blind shots but the marker posts are all good lines to follow from the tees. The greens ae typically links-like; slow uphill and quick downhill, with the wind playing a part. Bunkers are of high quality, adding up to make this a good quality course. If you play it after 2pm as well, it is a bargain at £25 for a round.
The only complaint would be the lack of yardage markers on the course. My phone GPS app wasn't working for some reason and I was pretty much playing blind. There are 200 and 150 yard markers but nothing else, making judgement of approach shots from inside 130 yards very difficult. This is the one area that would improve the golfers experience of an otherwise outstanding course.
(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 77 Handicap: 3)
Isle of Purbeck will give you some of the best views of any golf course in the UK. Overlooking Poole harbour, the views on a clear day are stunning. But this is a really tough golf course that, even after playing a couple of times, takes some learning. It plays quite like a links and is windy even on a calm day. There are a number of blind shots but the marker posts are all good lines to follow from the tees. The greens ae typically links-like; slow uphill and quick downhill, with the wind playing a part. Bunkers are of high quality, adding up to make this a good quality course. If you play it after 2pm as well, it is a bargain at £25 for a round.
The only complaint would be the lack of yardage markers on the course. My phone GPS app wasn't working for some reason and I was pretty much playing blind. There are 200 and 150 yard markers but nothing else, making judgement of approach shots from inside 130 yards very difficult. This is the one area that would improve the golfers experience of an otherwise outstanding course.
(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 77 Handicap: 3)
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Steven I rated 5 out of 5 - Jul 16 2017
- Jul 16 2017Great Course
Had a great day even though I did not score well. Great views and a great course
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 11.7)
Had a great day even though I did not score well. Great views and a great course
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 11.7)
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Ben C rated 3 out of 5 - Jul 9 2017
- Jul 9 2017Holiday with family but ended up golfing
After having a week away with the family local to the area, it seemed a shame not to play the course as it was on the doorstep, and at only £25 for a round at 1500pm it worked out perfect for me. The course is a traditional layout not the longest but if the wind gets up like it did for me, oh my are you challenged espically not knowing lines off the tee and where balls feed in from. course management is key to play well here. well worth a visit if you in the area but might as well keep the driver in the bag as its all about stratagy and not overpowering this course.
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 75 Handicap: )
After having a week away with the family local to the area, it seemed a shame not to play the course as it was on the doorstep, and at only £25 for a round at 1500pm it worked out perfect for me. The course is a traditional layout not the longest but if the wind gets up like it did for me, oh my are you challenged espically not knowing lines off the tee and where balls feed in from. course management is key to play well here. well worth a visit if you in the area but might as well keep the driver in the bag as its all about stratagy and not overpowering this course.
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 75 Handicap: )
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Russell M rated 5 out of 5 - Jul 3 2017
- Jul 3 2017Glorious!
Played on a beautiful July afternoon and the course was in superb condition with the greens the best I have seen them. This course offers the finest views in the county and as good as anywhere along the whole of the south coast. With lots of great holes making a challenging test, for £25 afternoon rates, this is a must play!
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 91 Handicap: 14.5)
Played on a beautiful July afternoon and the course was in superb condition with the greens the best I have seen them. This course offers the finest views in the county and as good as anywhere along the whole of the south coast. With lots of great holes making a challenging test, for £25 afternoon rates, this is a must play!
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 91 Handicap: 14.5)
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Chris L rated 4 out of 5 - Jul 2 2017
- Jul 2 2017Windy!
Don't know how common this is there but was incredibly windy. It was a case of survival, with no-one scoring particularly well, and having to work out how to get the ball round. Lots of trouble if off-line, and with cross-winds on some holes that meant plenty of lost balls. Food was slow coming out for some reason so had to push back start time which was unfortunate. Very reasonable ?25 after 2pm rate though, so can't complain too much. Would play again, but only in better weather,
Don't know how common this is there but was incredibly windy. It was a case of survival, with no-one scoring particularly well, and having to work out how to get the ball round. Lots of trouble if off-line, and with cross-winds on some holes that meant plenty of lost balls. Food was slow coming out for some reason so had to push back start time which was unfortunate. Very reasonable ?25 after 2pm rate though, so can't complain too much. Would play again, but only in better weather,
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Les T rated 5 out of 5 - Jul 2 2017
- Jul 2 2017top quality venue
great course.always loved it. don't get to play it as much as id like. will return as soon as possible
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 82 Handicap: 11.6)
great course.always loved it. don't get to play it as much as id like. will return as soon as possible
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 82 Handicap: 11.6)
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Jeremy A rated 4 out of 5 - Jun 2 2017
- Jun 2 2017Fantastic Views
Heathland course with stunning views. A real challenge. Need to be able to consistently find the fairway from the tee or else you are sunk in the gorse. Facilities excellent though.
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 113 Handicap: 26.4)
Heathland course with stunning views. A real challenge. Need to be able to consistently find the fairway from the tee or else you are sunk in the gorse. Facilities excellent though.
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 113 Handicap: 26.4)
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Sam S rated 2 out of 5 - May 12 2017
- May 12 2017Lovely 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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Bruce C rated 5 out of 5 - Apr 12 2017
- Apr 12 2017Very nice course with friendly owner made very welcome and the course was fab.🏌🏻⛳️
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Miles W rated 5 out of 5 - Mar 8 2017
- Mar 8 2017Beautiful course and one you want to play again so you know it better. The scenery will always make up for a bad game if necessary!
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Eddie A rated 5 out of 5 - Feb 27 2017
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Ashley C rated 4 out of 5 - Jan 30 2017
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Ben W rated 3 out of 5 - Jan 4 2017
- Jan 4 2017Good test of golf, very unforgiving and with excellent views. Staff all generally very friendly. Also try the nine hole course for a warm up, or footgolf if that floats your boat.
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