New Forest Golf Club
Course Information
New Forest Golf Club, Hampshire is an 18 hole, par 69 (5536 yard), private, heathland golf course. Recently voted in Todays Golfer top 50 heathland courses in the United Kingdom.
18 holes | Par 69 | 5536 yards | Private | Heathland
New Forest Golf Club Information
Golf Club Overview
Address: Southampton Road, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7BU United Kingdom
Tel: 023 8028 2484
Golf Pro: Michael Lord | Tel: 023 8028 2484
Website: https://www.newforestgolfclub.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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New Forest Reviews
Discover what golfers are saying about the course, facilities, and overall experience at New Forest Golf Club. Explore detailed insights on the golf course, including course conditions, value for money, and pace of play from the latest reviews and feedback in 2025. The Golfshake independent reviews also cover important factors like facilities & service, hospitality, practice facilities, and food & drink. Access the latest, unbiased reviews to help you make an informed decision about your next round at New Forest Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.03
AVERAGE RATING 3.7
(based on 135 reviews)
5 star
27
4 star
61
3 star
32
2 star
15
1 star
0
HIGHLY RATED
97%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: One of the oldest clubs in Hampshire, situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty with a par 69 course totalling 5,536 yards and some of the most scenic holes in Hampshire. The course is part of the Crown Lands of the New Forest and sits just north of the village of Lyndhurst. The surrounding forest landscape is well wooded and tranquil with a gently rising topography of woodland and heath and has all the natural beauty and special qualities of the wider forest.
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Raymond J rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2025
Ray james
Have played this course a few times now . Every time we play it is a very enjoyable day .All staff members are very friendly and helpful,
On my last visit , spoke with the chairman briefly in the car park , who also came across as a very friendly person.
Look forward to playing there again soon ??????????
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Daaron L rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 18 2025
I am a twilight member. The membership value is fantastic value. The course may be regarded by others as ?not the longest? or ?not the most challenging?. This may be true for a very low handicap golfer but believe me there are holes you can under estimate at your peril. Golfers from other clubs or societies walked off the 18 th thinking that was a lot harder than the scorecard would lead you to believe. The course has a couple of drivable par 4s but it also has a couple of 200 yard plus par 3s. The greens for a forest course are outstanding considering the animals that roam the course. Me and my playing partners love the wildlife as you are enjoying your round of golf and also the fact that you are surrounded by the forest itself. The fairways are more than adequate all year round and we played 17/1/25 and encountered no temporary greens and very acceptable playing conditions which is a credit to the green keepers and the club staff. The facilities are great. You can have a practice on the GRASS range located as you enter the forest which is free because you use your own balls. There is a putting green and a chipping area. Also there is a practice bay located next to the 1st tee box which is great to help you to start your round. The clubhouse staff are all fantastic and very friendly. The food is excellent and the Cruzcampo after 18 is the best. We all really appreciate the hard work of everyone at the club and we never ever get bored of playing here every weekend without fail (apart from Xmas period). If in doubt please give this course a go and we would recommend it for societies. Before we become members we loved coming here for a game with the society as it ticked all the boxes
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Show moreDaaron L rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 18 2025
I am a twilight member. The membership value is fantastic value. The course may be regarded by others as ?not the longest? or ?not the most challenging?. This may be true for a very low handicap golfer but believe me there are holes you can under estimate at your peril. Golfers from other clubs or societies walked off the 18 th thinking that was a lot harder than the scorecard would lead you to believe. The course has a couple of drivable par 4s but it also has a couple of 200 yard plus par 3s. The greens for a forest course are outstanding considering the animals that roam the course. Me and my playing partners love the wildlife as you are enjoying your round of golf and also the fact that you are surrounded by the forest itself. The fairways are more than adequate all year round and we played 17/1/25 and encountered no temporary greens and very acceptable playing conditions which is a credit to the green keepers and the club staff. The facilities are great. You can have a practice on the GRASS range located as you enter the forest which is free because you use your own balls. There is a putting green and a chipping area. Also there is a practice bay located next to the 1st tee box which is great to help you to start your round. The clubhouse staff are all fantastic and very friendly. The food is excellent and the Cruzcampo after 18 is the best. We all really appreciate the hard work of everyone at the club and we never ever get bored of playing here every weekend without fail (apart from Xmas period). If in doubt please give this course a go and we would recommend it for societies. Before we become members we loved coming here for a game with the society as it ticked all the boxes
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Show moreRoger M rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 26 2024
Great for the higher handicap
Plenty of room on these very wide fairways kept in condition by the wild animals grazing. Greens were a bit slow and bumpy.Reviewer Rating
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Highcliffe on Sea rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 16 2021
G .Fisher
Good course conditions for November2021Friendly and Hospital people, well maintain greens, great surroundings and views good wildlife, with free roaming horses. What more do what from a day out playing golf in New Forest and being out in the fresh air.
Thanks for the reciprocal from Crane Valley Golf Club.
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Show moreGordon W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 19 2021
Beautiful forest course
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Show moreMichael B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 18 2021
Enjoyed playing. Given a map of the course and still got lost
Played the day aftet a heavy down poor.Could do with more visual signs for next tee.
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Show moreGraham T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 13 2021
Great day, and the course was in great condition. The greens were true in most cases with the horses as company but not hindering our play.
Friendly club and 19th.
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 100 Handicap: 25.8)
Friendly club and 19th.
(Round played: Jun 2021 - Score: 100 Handicap: 25.8)
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Show moreRobert G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 28 2021
Great course in great condition loved it. Will definitely be back
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Show moreDan C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 24 2020
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Show moreSteven L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 10 2020
Beautiful open course. Long open fairways. Uses horses and cows to cut the grass, so some interesting holes with extra obstacles that you may not find elsewhere.
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 142 Handicap: 42.5)
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 142 Handicap: 42.5)
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Show moreMark D rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2020
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Elaine E rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 7 2020
Good fun
A good fun course negotiating a way around the animals. Interesting course not overly long but some good holes.Reviewer Rating
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Show morePhilip R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 28 2020
Lovely forest course
Scenic course with good quality greens and fairwaysReviewer Rating
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Show moreRobert H rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 6 2020
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Show moreKeith B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 19 2020
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Show moreThomas P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 4 2020
Great course
Great course.fairways are left a little wild.but greens considering the recent wet weather were great.really friendly club and fantastic value for money.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreEugene M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 12 2019
Friendly, well maintained and (mostly) dry course
I enjoy the New Forest course. Some interesting holes, combined with pleasant sceneryReviewer Rating
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Show moreAndre H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 19 2019
Lovely course well worth playing
Enjoyed our visit and game very much and look forward to returning to play again.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreSimon B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 18 2019
Great course , challenging
First time played here, was made to feel welcome by everyone who we talked to. Challenging holes, wide fairways, some great holes. Will be back(Round played: Sep 2019 - Score: 101 Handicap: 25)
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Show moreRichard G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 2 2019
Nice course
Played many times ,and played parkland this time thought greens were in really good nick and a lot of attention has been spent on fairways this year ,guys in the pro shop are always helpful all in all nice club definitely be back soon.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreRoy W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 24 2019
very tacky
course not at its best but still good will go back in the summer.Fairways need to dry out greens gritty .Staff where superb.very nice course.(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 96 Handicap: 26.3)
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Show moreGlenn I rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 21 2019
Very good for time of year and the fact that it is a forest course.
Quite a bit of sand on the greens but understandable.
(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 99 Handicap: )
Quite a bit of sand on the greens but understandable.
(Round played: Mar 2019 - Score: 99 Handicap: )
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Show moreAlex D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 7 2019
Portsmouth
Great course, a little boggy in places at the moment, but that is expected at this time of year. I will say the the greens were excellent the ball ran like a dream on them.Reviewer Rating
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Show moreMike F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 21 2018
Wide open fairways and good greens
Enjoyed the course. Great fairways and greens with New Forest ponies in abundance. A few temporary green were in play due to recent heavy rain. Whilst there was some standing water it did not cause a problem.(Round played: Nov 2018 - Score: 84 Handicap: 14.3)
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Show morePeter S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 26 2018
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Show moreBarry W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 24 2018
The course is playing good greens were fairly slow Fairways ok being a forest course great value for money
(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 103 Handicap: 23.9)
(Round played: Aug 2018 - Score: 103 Handicap: 23.9)
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Show moreGarry K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 21 2018
Wonderful experience
Interesting course and a great experience with the wild ponies grazing on the courseReviewer Rating
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Show moreBarry W rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed May 9 2018
The course was well good condition for this time of year very hot farrows dry I would recommend a fellow governor give it a go
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 102 Handicap: 26.3)
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 102 Handicap: 26.3)
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Show moreNigel T rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 18 2018
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New Forest Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at New Forest Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at New Forest Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at New Forest Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at New Forest Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at New 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 New Forest Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at New Forest Golf Club.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at New Forest Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact New Forest Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at New Forest Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at New Forest Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at New Forest Golf Club
Is there accommodation at New Forest Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at New Forest Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact New Forest Golf Club for further details.
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