gopher99
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Has anyone played this course recently, and would you recommend playing it on a trip to Bournemouth. We are looking at playing this and one other course, so any other course suggestions welcome.
Isle of purbeck golf course
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User20205
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It’s pretty good. Great views, I played last summer and the condition was average, but I understand there’s limits to what they can do as it’s National trust land.
Don’t expect a manicured course but on a sunny calm day there’s few places better to be.
What’s your budget for the other course? If it’s c£80 per round I’d go one of broadstone/parkstone/ferndown. Can’t go wrong with any of em
Don’t expect a manicured course but on a sunny calm day there’s few places better to be.
What’s your budget for the other course? If it’s c£80 per round I’d go one of broadstone/parkstone/ferndown. Can’t go wrong with any of em
mikejohnchapman
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Sadly it has suffered during lockdown. Greens are still not good (but views are).
Think the National Trust comment is not the reason for the condition.
Think the National Trust comment is not the reason for the condition.
IanM
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Love the views, worth the trip...
and as the Rod said, any of those....and add Remedy Oak
and as the Rod said, any of those....and add Remedy Oak
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mikejohnchapman
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Not sure how many of these are taking visitors if not playing with a member - worth checking.
HomerJSimpson
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Only played it once many moons ago and it was a joy to play for the views alone. It was in great condition too but if others nearer the place are saying it's not in good nick I'd be considering other places although according to the website their green fees have been reduced for June https://www.purbeckgolf.co.uk/green_fees
gopher99
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I am guessing they have reduced the fees, as the course isnt yet in top condition. Like most of the other courses have reduced green fees till maintenance is done etc.
jim8flog
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Played it once , July last year, no views due to low cloud.
Too many blind tee shots and the slowest greens I played anywhere that year.
Slightly further afield
Bramshaw
Never played there myself but others in my club have recommended Barton on Sea.
Too many blind tee shots and the slowest greens I played anywhere that year.
Slightly further afield
Bramshaw
Never played there myself but others in my club have recommended Barton on Sea.
fundy
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Bramshaw/Barton nowhere near as good as those recommended by TheRod earlier in the thread, Bramshaw may be a cheaper option, Barton is just overpriced relatively
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Broadstone is not taking visitors at the moment, members and guests only I'm afraid.
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As alternatives to the top end courses already mentioned some cheaper options are Meyrick Park and Knighton Heath which are both in the town. Avoid Queens Park, its become very run down.
Bit further out there is The Dorset which is a decent test, Crane Valley and Moors Valley.
Bit further out there is The Dorset which is a decent test, Crane Valley and Moors Valley.
PJ87
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Is it Queens park or meyrick park that has public paths everywhere with people who don't even look up to see if a golfer is about before walking across said path?
Enjoyed both when I played them at the time despite this
Isle of Purbeck was a lovely course .. if others are saying ATM it's not good thats a same because if was a joy to play
fundy
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lots of paths and plenty of dog walkers across Queens Park, mainly to the woods in the middle, dont think Meyrick is as bad but does have some paths
Paperboy
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Always loved Meyrick Park, been a few years. I remember laying up on the first 200+ yard par three over a valley as I could never reach at the time.
7I then a PW
7I then a PW
hombre_paulo
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Knighton Heath member here. Our course is open to visitors mon-fri after 2pm only at the moment
Greens are pretty good currently, but as usual for heathland this time of year our grass is pretty browned out on some of the higher holes. No random people meandering round the course though unlike queens park and to a lesser extent meyrick.
Greens are pretty good currently, but as usual for heathland this time of year our grass is pretty browned out on some of the higher holes. No random people meandering round the course though unlike queens park and to a lesser extent meyrick.
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Both! But Queens is worse. The courses are built on common land so the public have right of way and they exercise that right. I've seen people having picnics in the middle of fairways oblivious to the danger of flying golf balls.
User20205
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Yep Knighton Heath is worth trip. Nice heathland course with some great holes? Still on the edge of my seat waiting to find out the OP’s budget.
Maybe Solent meads would be more fitting, who knows? ?
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If Solent Meads is in the mix then surely we should mention Royal Parley as well?
PJ87
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Whilst we enjoyed the course it did make it an uncomfortable round.. I mean not knowing if you are going to kill someone at any given point
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Oh I dunno, I found it adds to the excitement. After all, if they are stupid enough to argue with a golf ball hit with a driver then taking one out is doing the gene pool a favour
