The Bulbury Woods golf course
The stunning Bulbury Woods parkland course
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4.2
207 Reviews (207)
5 Stars
96
4 Stars
84
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
88.0%
Recommend this course
186 out of 207 reviews
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3.4
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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4.2
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 33 reviews
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Course Highlights
Bulbury's fast, contoured greens and well-maintained fairways consistently impress golfers seeking a challenging and rewarding layout. Exceptionally welcoming staff and outstanding value make this course a compelling choice for any visiting golfer.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Parkland/Woodland
Par 71
Length 6002 yards
Slope 134
Rating 70.0
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Bulbury Woods Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
207 Reviews (207)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Superb course

First time playing here and it’s a very well kept tricky course. Some tight holes on the back 9 and some tricky ones on the front. Lovely place lovely staff and lovely facilities

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Another Enjoyable Round!

We really enjoy playing here. Some very interesting and challenging holes......a really good mix!

The course was in good condition on the whole......the greens excellent....fast and contoured.

The staff are super-friendly. The pre and post game facilities are excellent. We were very lucky on this occasion to have secured a 'Hot Deal' price but even at full price, it's very good value for money.

We played here a couple of weeks earlier and there was a lad touring the course with a 'drinks' buggy. What a good idea but no sign of it on this most recent round, which would have been a godsend, as it was the hottest day of the year so far!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Sunny Splendour

Great afternoon in the sun- greens were in fantastic condition and the bunkers well sanded. A good chalkenge

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Shirt but challenging course, amazingly helpful and friendly staff

Myself and the wife picked bulbury at random on the way back from holiday, the staff (Michael) were absolutely hospitable and friendly, showing us where everything was (this doesn't happen enough these days!). The course was in great condition z make sure you go with accuracy everywhere, it really punishes you if you dont! The greens were brutal on the back 9! If in the area I'd definitely play again!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good choice

Glad we chose to play this. Very welcoming at and informative at the pro shop, good facilities and like the guide info says, you have to think your way round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Snails pace

Played today and what a waste of time

Were 2 ladies in front of us who to be truthful were not quick , but in front of them were an alleged 4 ball with another walking , but they were all playing ,all 5 so by the 6 th they’d lost 2 holes , wouldn’t let the ladies through , and only when we got to the 8th and 2.5 hrs in would they even ask us , too late we had enough and decided to go in .

Told the pro shop member who admittedly went to investigate but of course they denied it ( we had watched them for 4 holes to make sure ) terrible as they were members , no refund or any offer . I’ve left good reviews here in the past , so only fair that when it’s no good people get to know it too .

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good day out

Have played here a few times in the past, but this was the best condition I've ever seen the course in.

Well looked after by the greenstaff, fairways and greens were immaculate.

Watch out for the subtle borrows on those fast greens though!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Lovely relaxed vibes

Great course,great staff,great day of golf,reccomend to everyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Diseased Greens, avoid at all costs

Having read a review from 19 days prior, describing the greens as poor, I should have listened and avoided. The course should be shut until the problem has been dealt with. At least half of the greens have been ravaged by a fungal infection, rendering the surface a patchwork of bare earth. The practice green has been butchered for patches, but they haven't gone far enough. I feel sorry for the members. I have seen this same effect at Meyrick Park a couple of years ago. When a fungal infection of this nature hits, the outcome is brutal, but to allow people to pay money is outrageous. Simply put, the course should be closed until the greens have recovered, and with so much spring sun it is mond boggling that they haven't reseeded all the greens and dealt with it. If I were a member I'd demand the greenkeepers be flogged like errant sailors on The Bounty. I should have played at Wareham, which I played the week before and is in typically lovely condition.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wonderful

Value for money, great course, and amazing staff! Always enjoy playing at Bulberry and if I lived closer I would be a member. Was a shame the group behind started to moan but that didn’t ruin the day

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Greens unplayable

I've played Bulbury many times over the years and always been very good but unfortunately the greens are now unplayable with desease and bold patches, putting is impossible with all the bumps. Bulbury should really just make temporary greens and fix the issues before it loses all it's players. Let's hope they fix the greens sooner rather then later, unfortunately won't be going back until they do.

Conditions Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Super Friendly and Immaculate course

The Course was such a nice course to play on , some holes offering different capabilities of hardness and difficulty.

The man in the clubhouse was very nice and even showed us around when we arrived as he asked if we had played there before , which we hadn’t.

Definitely will recommend to my friend and will be playing again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointed with the greens!

Play the course on Thursday loved the fairways and the challenge of the holes but deeply disappointed over the quality of the greens. The need some work to be done if they’re gonna be playable during the summer!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Casual round

Unfortunately the greens had just had their spring renovation which spoilt the round. The course layout is a game of two halves. Front 9 being varied and up and down the back 9 being level and not as interesting.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Overall good

Very friendly welcome at reception. Clear and efficient. The course is a nice layout let down at this time of year by the boggy conditions and resulting issues on the greens. The good thing was there were no temporary greens in play.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course fair condition and challenging

Only down side the tee mats were far to small and difficult to get a tee peg in

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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