Ferndown's golfing landscape, set in the heart of the Dorset countryside, was where golfing legend and BBC commentator Peter Alliss learned the game, under the watchful eye of his father Percy who was the club's head professional.
Nowadays, Ferndown has a tremendous championship course and a thoroughly entertaining nine-hole layout.
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0800 043 6644The Old Course was founded in 1921, when the inaugurating fixture included the legendary Harry Vardon. The course however was conceived in theory by three-time Open Champion Harold Hilton in 1912, but in the intervening period there were insufficient funds for maintenance. Measuring 6,452 yards at its fullest, Ferndown's Championship was included in the 2002 publication of Golf Monthly's top 100 British courses, and the heathland track is now a staple in a good Bournemouth golf tour.
| Par | 71 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Harold Hilton |
| Opened for play | 1921 |
| White | 6,529 yards | SSS 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 6,210 yards | SSS 70.7 (M) 76.8 (L) |
| Red | 5,694 yards | SSS 67.9 (M) 73.7 (L) |
The nine-hole Alliss Course has two distinct sets of tees, allowing it to be played as an 18-hole par 71. It adds welcome variety during a visit to Ferndown, and is a relatively easy walk, ideal for learners or those who just fancy a pleasant and sociable round.
Ferndown's first Captain was Assistant Purser of the ill-fated Titanic when it sank in 1912.
Great course. Weather was inclement but didn’t ruin the day. Very warm welcome. Definitely go back there
Stunning course Superb true greens Very fair and playable course
As above. Very welcoming to guests
A serious golf club with a beautiful course in top notch condition. The 4 ball in front was slow going, but the scenery was lovely. I enjoyed the round a lot because I played well. So satisfying!
The best and most fair course we played in our Bournemouth adventure. Everything was just perfect. Its the most expensive for a reason...they put the money into the club. The Wind we experienced at Broadstone and Barton in particular had died away so we had almost perfect conditions to play.....just very good all round.
One of my favourite courses in Uk - and the weather was perfect which made it even better
very good
Great golf course. Great facilities and fantastic end to 3 day trip
Excellent and green, but expensive !
We have played there before and it’s a great coarse to start with. Good condition moved along well nice bar
Of course Ferndown is a real experience. It's classy and lavish. You get an Ambassador to show you the ropes and a Starter to remind you that you are about to enter golfing heaven. Having said that our group did not score well (a mixture of fatigue, heather and ancient woodland). On a good day it would indeed be heaven!
Great course Great condition A real pleasure to play
Great course in fantastic condition however far too busy and very slow round. Staff were superb as are all the facilities
Great course
Fantastic course. Great greens. Great fairways Fantastic facilities with very good staff and very welcoming.
Trying not to let a very slow round spoil my overall enjoyment Not the fault of the course just poor etiquette from slow players. Staff were lovely and could not be more helpful. A quick tour of the facilities by the head pro followed by charming waiting staff. The two gentlemen starters were a joy and the AGM Sue Helliker is one of the nicest people I have met on a golf course. I will return.
Excellent
Excellent course in very good condition one of the best in the area.
Wonderful golf course, not long will definitely be going back.
We played the course following work to the fairways and greens, which were both poor for a course ranked like it is.
Ferndown is an amazing course in fantastic condition, in my my all time top five
Lovely course and all staff and members super helpful and friendly
If you’re on your game it rewards you ,so hard in a good way but playable
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Doug Sewell
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There are 2 bars on site
There is complimentary car parking
