One of the most demanding golf courses in the South of England, this should be another addition to your must play list.
At a glance
Golf courses
Founded in 1898 and re-designed in 1914 by Harry Shapland Colt, this superb golf course has been host to many national and regional competitions.
Broadstone Golf Club (Broadstone Golf Club)
Broadstone Golf Club is set in beautiful Dorset countryside, and has been host to several national and regional competitions in the past. The golf course is located on heathland terrain with troublesome heather, gorse bushes and rhododendrons, that don’t look kindly on shots that come their way. The clubhouse, opened in 1985, has a great lounge, and balconies where players can come for a drink to relax after a round making it a truly great location for players of all skill sets.
18 Holes, Par 70, Yardage 6315. Heathland.
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 492 | 480 | 5 | 10 | 422 | 5 | 14 |
| 2 | 410 | 395 | 4 | 3 | 329 | 4 | 4 |
| 3 | 376 | 357 | 4 | 12 | 348 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 | 380 | 347 | 4 | 5 | 313 | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 286 | 276 | 4 | 13 | 255 | 4 | 16 |
| 6 | 152 | 160 | 3 | 18 | 127 | 3 | 12 |
| 7 | 415 | 408 | 4 | 1 | 392 | 5 | 8 |
| 8 | 202 | 191 | 3 | 15 | 129 | 3 | 18 |
| 9 | 512 | 492 | 5 | 7 | 451 | 5 | 6 |
| Out | 3225 | 3106 | 36 | | 2766 | 37 | |
| 10 | 363 | 363 | 4 | 9 | 337 | 4 | 5 |
| 11 | 169 | 169 | 3 | 16 | 128 | 3 | 17 |
| 12 | 354 | 348 | 4 | 6 | 317 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | 440 | 430 | 4 | 2 | 348 | 4 | 9 |
| 14 | 355 | 333 | 4 | 8 | 314 | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | 194 | 175 | 3 | 17 | 161 | 3 | 13 |
| 16 | 424 | 403 | 4 | 4 | 384 | 5 | 15 |
| 17 | 408 | 395 | 4 | 11 | 371 | 4 | 7 |
| 18 | 383 | 373 | 4 | 14 | 341 | 4 | 11 |
| In | 3090 | 2989 | 34 | | 2701 | 35 | |
| Total | 6315 | 6095 | 70 | | 5467 | 72 | |
Accommodation
Stay at the nearby Hinton Firs Hotel
Where you can stay
The Trouville Hotel from £95pp
3 star
The 3* Trouville is located within a short distance of Bournemouth's glorious beaches and town centre.
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The Queens Hotel from £155pp
3 star
The Queens Hotel boasts 109 quality rooms and its ideal location is only 100 yards from miles of glorious golden beaches. It offers a plentiful range of leisure facilities including pool, sauna and gymnasium to compliment your stay, whether a golfer or non golfer.
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Hotel Royale (Formerly Anglo Swiss) from £135pp
3 star
The Hotel Royal is situated in a traquil location on Bournemouth's exclusive and picturesque East Cliff.
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The Heathlands Hotel from £89pp
3 star
Heathlands Hotel is located amidst the tall pines and gardens that dominate the East Cliff of Bournemouth.
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The Britannia Roundhouse from £99pp
3 star
The Roundhouse is just a short walk from East Cliff Beach and Bournemouth’s theatres, clubs, bars, restaurants and coffee shops as well as being beautifully positioned to attack the region's vast array of golf courses.
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Hinton Firs Hotel from £175pp
3 star
It is renowned for its high level of service and attention to detail, allowing guests to relax in peace and quiet.
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De Vere Royal Bath from £135pp
4 star
De Vere Royal Bath overlooks Bournemouth Bay and the Purbeck Hills, and has an excellent reputation for first-class comfort, quality and service
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Ramada Encore Bournemouth from £89pp
3 star
Ramada Encore is a brand new modern design-led hotel with in walking distance to the shops, beach, theatres and Bournemouth International Centre.
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The fairways were once graced by Sir Winston Churchill and if you feel something eerie about the course, beware as the 7th and 9th are believed to be built over ancient burial grounds.
Location
Broadstone, Dorset (4 miles north of Poole)
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