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Parkstone Golf Club
Parkstone was originally laid out by two-time Open Champion Willie Park Jnr and opened for play in 1909. It's been refined over the years, but the big moment came in 1937 when James Braid reworked the routing into the strong, strategic test visitors still love today.
Reg Whitcombe, the 1938 Open Champion, summed it up neatly: 'There is no better place.' Big praise, but spend a day here and you'll see why Parkstone is so often talked about as Dorset's standout.
Set on sandy, gently rolling ground in the Luscombe Valley, it has a lovely heathland feel. Expect pine-framed holes, plenty of heather and a proper sense of place, plus a few glimpses out towards Poole Harbour and Poole Bay when the trees open up.
It's also an easy win for logistics. You're just outside Poole, close to Bournemouth and within easy reach of other top local picks. If you're building a golf tour in the Bournemouth area, Parkstone is the sort of course that gives your itinerary a bit of pedigree.
Who is this for? Anyone who fancies a proper South Coast heathland test with a bit of history behind it. It works brilliantly for societies staying in Bournemouth or Poole as it's straightforward to get to and it delivers on quality.
Who is it best for? Golfers who like strategy off the tee and don't mind being asked to hit their spots. If you're a mid to low handicapper you'll appreciate the design, but any golfer will enjoy it if you play sensibly and keep it out of the heather.
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Parkstone Golf Club
Parkstone Golf Club
The fact that Parkstone is now regarded as one of the South coast's best courses is credit to James Braid, one of the most prolific golf course designers in British history. The Scot, who also lifted the Claret Jug on five occasions, revised Parkstone's layout in 1937 and the resultant course is an outstanding creation that has stood the test of time.
The sandy, free-draining turf is a big part of the fun here. When it's running, Parkstone feels lively underfoot and you'll get plenty of chase on well-struck tee shots. The undulating terrain adds variety and interest, with several holes offering elevated tee shots and views across the Luscombe Valley towards Poole Harbour.
Towering pines frame the fairways, while heather runs throughout, giving the course a distinctly rugged heathland character. Strategic bunkering, firm greens and the ever-present heather mean accuracy off the tee is rewarded, while wayward shots are punished. Worth packing plenty of balls if your miss is right or left into the heather.
Braid's routing makes excellent use of the natural contours and the club has worked hard to restore the heathland landscape by removing invasive trees and scrub. The result is a course that feels almost unchanged from the 1930s, something you don't often find in modern British golf.
Parkstone is an essential component of any good Bournemouth golf tour and it sits alongside the region's other top courses. The club's affiliation with golfing greats, from Peter Alliss (who was head professional in the 1960s and held the course record for many years) to 2018 Women's British Open champion Georgia Hall (who joined in 2012 and is still an Honorary Member), speaks to the quality of the test.
When planning to play golf courses in Dorset, make sure to include Parkstone Golf Club along with the likes of Ferndown Golf Club, Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, Queens Park Golf Club and the Club at Meyrick Park.
| Par | 72 |
|---|---|
| Designed by | Willie Park Jnr, James Braid |
| Opened for play | 1909 |
| White | 6,282 yards | SSS 72 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 5,942 yards | SSS 70 |
| Red | 5,576 yards | SSS 73 |
What Our Golfers Say
9.6
Excellent
14 reviews
Condition overall
9.8
Condition of greens
9.2
Speed of round
About right
Value for money
9.2
Facilities
9.6
Difficulty
Average
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.
Brian
✓21 Sep 2025
Very Good
8.0
All 8 golfers suffered from significant mosquito bites. It would have been better if we had been warned about this to allow us to take precautions. I can’t believe we were the only people affected and it only happened on this day! It spoiled what would otherwise have been a truly memorable day.
Alan
✓7 Sep 2025
Excellent
10.0
Best condition course Super helpful staff
Robert
✓7 Jun 2025
Excellent
10.0
Charlie
✓20 May 2025
Excellent
10.0
Grant
✓2 May 2025
Excellent
10.0
Absolutely fantastic golf course.
Alan
✓28 Mar 2025
Excellent
10.0
Super layout, wonderful location, condition excellent given early Spring. All concluded that Parkstone just about took the honours out of the 3 we played. Clubhouse superb and great welcome from staff and members👏🏻
Susan
✓22 May 2024
Excellent
10.0
Absolutely outstanding course, I haven’t been playing long but this is definitely the best course by far that I have played, great work making it pristine. 100% would recommend to everyone
Mark
✓2 Oct 2023
Excellent
10.0
These guys go above and beyond, what a course, incredible condition, busy but just over 4 hours, Clubhouse facilities very good, we will be back.
Kevin
✓18 May 2022
Excellent
10.0
Paul
✓8 Oct 2021
Excellent
10.0
Great course in fantastic condition. Not a super hard course which made the experience even more enjoyable for all levels of golfer. Very helpful starter/course marshall and a lovely clubhouse. Top, top venue.
Nick
✓10 Sep 2021
Excellent
10.0
From the moment our group arrived at the course we could not have been made more welcome , staff and members alike made us all feel like VIP visitors , unusual for a private course . We had been told to expect a wonderful experience by a scratch player who had visited recently and all 6 players were unanimous in their gushing praise for the venue . Unrivalled attention to detail , course set up and conditions that all of the group agreed that Parkstone was definitely the best course and experience we had ever been lucky enough to play and we have played all over Europe and the USA. To a man we would rush back to play at the drop of a hat and would urge any golfer who hasn’t played there to treat themselves. Wonderful, Spectacular and an experience we will never forget.
Graham
✓22 Aug 2021
Very Good
8.0
Jason
✓24 Oct 2019
Excellent
10.0
A classic course and one for the tick list! Top layout, history and great views, play for position rather than distance is the key.
June
✓7 Jul 2019
Very Good
8.0
Very much a course for men
Parkstone Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a range on site?
Yes
Are there buggies available to hire?
Yes
Are there any weekend golfing restrictions?
Not open to the public, only for green fee paying visitors
How many bars are there?
There is 1 bar on site
Is there a charge for car parking on site?
There is complimentary car parking
