Knighton Heath Golf Club
Course Information
Knighton Heath Golf Club, Dorset is an 18 hole, par 70 (6065 yard), private, heathland golf course
18 holes | Par 70 | 6065 yards | Private | Heathland
About Knighton Heath Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Francis Avenue, West Howe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH11 8NX United Kingdom
Tel: 01202 572633
Golf Pro: Andy Windsor | Tel: 01202 578275
Website: https://www.khgc.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Knighton Heath Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££££
Seniors & Ladies are very active sections within the club with Mondays & Tuesdays, respectively being their preferred day to play.
Midweek Guide: £39 pp summer / £ 26 pp winter *
Weekend Guide: £46 pp summer / £ 36 pp winter *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Knighton Heath | White | 70 | 70 [124] | 6074 | ||
| Knighton Heath | Blue | 70 | 70 | 6065 | ||
| Knighton Heath | Yellow | 70 | 69 [122] | 5848 | ||
| Knighton Heath | Red | 71 | 73 [132] | 5474 | ||
Knighton Heath Golf Club Reviews
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4.3
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Roger M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 22 2024
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A warm welcome and a course in good condition with some beautiful holesReviewer Rating
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Sharon A rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 15 2020
Hidden gem . Lovely friendly staff . Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 102 Handicap: 24.7)
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 102 Handicap: 24.7)
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Mike F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 12 2019
Great course and variety of holes
This is the second time I've played the course. I really enjoyed it this time as I was playing with some members. The greens were great and on some of the greens the breaks were really difficult to read. Plenty of hills in places to get the heart pumping.(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 87 Handicap: 12.1)
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Gill M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 10 2019
Challenging heathland course
This is a tough course, due to narrow fairways, lined with pine trees, and heather on many of the slopes. Lots of fun to play, however, as very varied and a good combination of par 3s,4s and 5s. The 18th is a tricky Par 3, hitting over a road, with the green surrounded by bunkers so you can't relax until you're in the clubhouse!Reviewer Rating
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Rav S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 25 2018
excellent conditions still, pace of play good, food service quick, overall great day
(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 88 Handicap: 19.4)
(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 88 Handicap: 19.4)
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Mark J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 19 2017
Great clubhouse and facilities. used buggy very good condition. General state of course in excellent state especially greens and bunkers.
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 95 Handicap: 26)
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Andy B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 19 2017
Very good and friendly staff, Superb course
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Matt K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 12 2015
A great day out, excellent course.
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Martin M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 29 2015
Excellent course every time we play it. A good mix of game skills required
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 92 Handicap: 20.8)
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 92 Handicap: 20.8)
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Lee P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 8 2015
(Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 89 Handicap: 16.3)
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Keith G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 11 2014
a very well laid out course,everyone was nice even though i had never been to this course before,would always be happy to go again.
(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 110 Handicap: 28)
(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 110 Handicap: 28)
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Chris P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 26 2012
An excellent course with a lovely mixture of holes. Although the first isn't the best start - average length straight par 4 with no real danger other than out of bounds down the left, the course quickly gets interesting from the second onwards.
Despite being in the middle of a built-up area it feels like you're in the middle of nowhere for all but a couple of holes, with the only distraction being the occasional plane from Bournemouth airport overhead.
Tree-lined fairways favour straightness rather than length, although underneath pine straw is more common than thick rough, meaning most wayward balls can be found (although there a some notable exceptions!). Although not the longest course, it's exposed position can lead to high winds, which today made some of the 350 yard plus par 4s hard work to reach even with driver - long iron. The holes vary from the straight and flat to a variety of dog-legs and gradients all over the place. Both par 5s are very reachable in two if you're not into wind, and in the drier months a couple of par 4s are driveable for the longer hitter. The only disappointment was the three par 3s - all straightforward (although the 18th has a difficult green, especially if the pin is on the front), and one of which is one of those pointless little 100-odd yard holes that courses seem to stick in when they've run out of space. My only other very slight criticism would be that the greens are pretty much flat in most cases.
Despite the very wet weather here over the last few weeks the course was in excellent condition, the ground still firm underfoot and greens still running well, although as to be expected at this time of year the odd bobble was starting to creep in. The fairways were a little long, although I suspect that was intentional on the part of the greenstaff given the recent weather. The bunkers, in contrast to a lot of local courses over the last few weeks, were in great nick with plenty of fluffy sand, a pleasure to play out of (and I did find a few!).
Green fees are fair for the standard of the course, as are the membership rates. Tee times are restricted for visitors, especially at weekends.
Overall, well worth a visit, and certainly a club to consider if you're looking for membership locally.
(Round played: Oct 2012 - Score: 93 Handicap: 17.4)
Despite being in the middle of a built-up area it feels like you're in the middle of nowhere for all but a couple of holes, with the only distraction being the occasional plane from Bournemouth airport overhead.
Tree-lined fairways favour straightness rather than length, although underneath pine straw is more common than thick rough, meaning most wayward balls can be found (although there a some notable exceptions!). Although not the longest course, it's exposed position can lead to high winds, which today made some of the 350 yard plus par 4s hard work to reach even with driver - long iron. The holes vary from the straight and flat to a variety of dog-legs and gradients all over the place. Both par 5s are very reachable in two if you're not into wind, and in the drier months a couple of par 4s are driveable for the longer hitter. The only disappointment was the three par 3s - all straightforward (although the 18th has a difficult green, especially if the pin is on the front), and one of which is one of those pointless little 100-odd yard holes that courses seem to stick in when they've run out of space. My only other very slight criticism would be that the greens are pretty much flat in most cases.
Despite the very wet weather here over the last few weeks the course was in excellent condition, the ground still firm underfoot and greens still running well, although as to be expected at this time of year the odd bobble was starting to creep in. The fairways were a little long, although I suspect that was intentional on the part of the greenstaff given the recent weather. The bunkers, in contrast to a lot of local courses over the last few weeks, were in great nick with plenty of fluffy sand, a pleasure to play out of (and I did find a few!).
Green fees are fair for the standard of the course, as are the membership rates. Tee times are restricted for visitors, especially at weekends.
Overall, well worth a visit, and certainly a club to consider if you're looking for membership locally.
(Round played: Oct 2012 - Score: 93 Handicap: 17.4)
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Sandy W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 7 2007
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Alan J rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 1 2023
Excellent
A course in fantastic condition despite the rain and snow!!! Fantastic greenkeepers and friendly staffReviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 13 2023
The fairways and greens were kept in excellent condition and the staff were very pleasant. The holes were challenging yet interesting and the fairways were well maintained.
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 2 2023
Well maintained fairways with many challenging holes.
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 2 2023
Well kept fairways and greens. Interesting holes. Pleasant staff.
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Robin R rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 27 2022
Excellent course. Well worth the visit.
Need to play cleverly. If you are not accurate with your driver, settle for a 5 wood or a rescue.Reviewer Rating
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Gill M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 23 2024
This is not a course for high handicappers. Genuine heathland, with huge pine trees and plenty of heather/gorse - you are penalised for inaccurate fairway shots. It favours big hitters and those with a well-balanced set of skills as there is a variety of challenges, including the many bunkers scattered across the entire course. No water but a ditch on the 12th. The 18th features a tee shot over the road leading to the car park. The green is also surrounded by three bunkers so an accurate tee shot is vital.
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James Freeman, Bournemouth rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2023
As a local, it's taken me a while to play here but glad I did. A hidden gem, a golf course which really gets you thinking. Lots of challenge with tight fairways, undulations, mature pines and bunkering.
Only wonder is a few of the par 3s are very short and on a still day, quite benign.
Friendly welcome in the pro shop and good value twilight rate. Thank you.
Only wonder is a few of the par 3s are very short and on a still day, quite benign.
Friendly welcome in the pro shop and good value twilight rate. Thank you.
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Gill M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 13 2022
A true heathland course, offering a variety of challenges for all level of golfers. The many pine trees can cause problems if you hit a wayward ball into the rough and some of the fairways slope deceptively so you have to play a strategic game, mapping your way around the course.
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Robin R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 9 2021
Excellent course - need to hit straight!
Great course - well worth a visit. Avoid wayward shots - or take plenty of spare balls.(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 95 Handicap: 24.9)
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Robin R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed May 15 2019
Excellent course
Greens were well looked after and fast. Lovely views and some very challenging holes. Would highly recommend.(Round played: May 2019 - Score: 104 Handicap: 26.4)
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Rob J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 18 2018
Great course with interesting holes
Heathland course with some different and interesting holes. Good mix of tight and open holes with varied distance. Not long but placement is key.(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: 21.6)
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Rav S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 8 2018
course in good condition despite the recent bad weather. Winter teas and greens in play
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Rav S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 5 2017
Local course, currently in good condition, greens slightly slower today. Bunkers all good.
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 99 Handicap: 26.6)
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 99 Handicap: 26.6)
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Graham D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 2 2017
Good challenging course, tight in places, some very nice holes. would p[lay again
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.9)
(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.9)
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Ashley C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 30 2017
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Brian R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 21 2016
Great gem hidden away in the busy Poole area, fantastic course with the greens in great condition, 2 or 3 really interesting holes makes for a challenging experience.
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Wayne W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 9 2016
A nice course and a pleasure to play
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Knighton Heath Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Knighton Heath Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Knighton Heath Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Knighton Heath Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Knighton Heath Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Knighton Heath 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 Knighton Heath Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Knighton Heath Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Knighton Heath 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 Knighton Heath Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Knighton Heath Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Knighton Heath Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Knighton Heath Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Knighton Heath Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Knighton Heath Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Knighton Heath Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Knighton Heath Golf Club for further details.
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