Stoneham Golf Club

Stoneham Golf Club is a cracking slice of Hampshire golf on land originally landscaped by Capability Brown in 1775. Willie Park Junior arrived in the early 1900s and crafted a layout that still feels wonderfully considered today. One of the quirks you'll remember is the routing, with the back nine looping inside the front nine, so the round has a real sense of journey without ever feeling sprawling.

Out on the course you'll move between mature woodland and open heathland character. When the ground is running you get that satisfying heathland bounce, but you still need a sensible plan from the tee. The best lines into the greens come from the right side of the fairway, and the bunkering is positioned to catch anyone swinging freely without thinking.

Widely regarded as one of the standout courses in the Southampton area, Stoneham has welcomed plenty of elite amateur golf over the years and it regularly features in England Top 100 rankings. It's strategic rather than brutal, and it rewards the golfer who likes to shape a shot and manage their way around. Add straightforward access from Southampton and Winchester and you've got a superb option for a quality UK golf break, whether you're organising a society day or sneaking away for a couple's round with a bit of history under your feet.

Who is this for?
Golfers after a genuine Hampshire heathland round within easy reach of Southampton and Winchester. Great for societies, groups and couples who want a historic club and a serious day's golf without the fuss.

Who is it best for?
Mid to low handicappers who enjoy classic, strategic design and don't mind plotting their way around. Ideal if you value accuracy, course management and a bit of architectural heritage.