COURSES 2011
A visit here is a must for all golfers; the Purbeck Championship course proves an exciting test for even the most accomplished golfer. The Club dates back to 1892, and among the past owners, who were responsible for the extension to 27 holes, were Enid Blyton the writer of Wil's favourite books!!
This is the only links course on tour this year.
Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club, designed by Harry Colt, recognised as one of the best in the beautiful New Forest area is a fine test for golfers of all handicaps A mixture of woodland and heath are the background to the course with a stream featuring on nine of the holes.The three loops of six holes make it a good course to navigate and walk.
Designed by Donald Steel, who provided the master plan for the modern St Andrews, this is a 6,904 yard par 71 championship golf course. It has been the venue for many prestigious events, including the PGA Europro Tour as seen on Sky Sports and the BMW PGA Order of Merit Championship as well as the EGU McGregor Tournament. The course is set in 160 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside rolling gently down to the River Stour. The Clubhouse with its south facing elevated position affords superb panoramic views.
Streams meander gently through the course under Purbeck stone bridges linking the nine lakes with the river. The greens have been constructed to USGA specification and are sand based, well drained and receptive. They are protected by large bunkers and water hazards.
A feature hole is the 16th where the green is over two lakes: the more aggressive the drive the greater the reward
'Dorset's Premier Course' - Golf World, 2010 It is in the 'Top 100' Golf courses of Britian & Ireland 2010-2011