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Background to the
golf course
Architect:
Harry S. Colt
Type:
Heathland
Landscape:
Although this is seaside golf, it is not links golf.
The course is set in a heathland nature reserve, decorated
with a profusion of gorse, heather and rare flora and
fauna.
Course facts:
The club was founded in 1892 and was modified at the
turn of the 20th century by one of the all time great
architects, Harry Colt. Enid Blyton, the legendary
writer of children's books, including the Famous Five,
and her husband Dr Darrell-Waters, once owned the club.
No doubt the surroundings inspired her writings.
Playing the course
A visit here is a must for all golfers. The 18-hole
Purbeck Championship Course is undoubtedly an
exciting test for even the most accomplished golfer
with its spectacular views and fantastic high vantage
points. The course is built on heathland and set in
a nature reserve where many rare plants can be seen
as well as rare birds - including the Dartford Warbler.
The course is well manicured and abounds with heather
and gorse - with incredible views at every hole - To
the south across the Solent is the Isle of Wight, to
the east across Poole Bay is Bournemouth, to the north
across Poole Harbour is Brownsea Island lying to the
west, the Purbeck Hills. This is a fine place to enjoy
a leisurely round of golf, particularly in the summer
when the weather is great and temperatures can rival
those enjoyed by many places on the European continent.
Score card
Address:
Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AB,
UK
Telephone:
00 44 (0) 1929 450 354
Website:
www.purbeckgolf.com
Courses and lengths:
The 18-hole Purbeck Championship Course, plus the adjacent
9-hole 'Dene' Course.
On the course dress code:
Smart golf attire. No jeans or trainers. Golf shoes
required
Tee times:
7 am to 4:30pm
Handicap:
Certificate required
Green fees:
Range from £25 to £38 in summer and £20
to £25 in winter.
Other costs:
Buggies £25
Trolleys £3
Facilities:
The golf is a true test and the ambience of the clubhouse
- "the 19th" is excellent. The Bar is open
all day, and as well as drinks, serves bar snacks and
sandwiches. The restaurant has a well deserved reputation
for excellent fare and very good value.
Location:
From London, take the M3 out of London. Follow the M27/A27
to Bournemouth. Follow the A31 through Bournemouthand
Poole, following signs to Wareham. At Wareham turn left
on to the A351. Leave the A351 for the B3351 - signposted
Studland. After approximately four miles the Golf Club
is signposted to the right at a village called Ballard
Down.
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