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3.6
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.2
82.7%
Recommend this course
63 out of 84 reviews
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3.2
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.7
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
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3.4
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.8
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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Ferndown Forest Golf Club

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Style Woodland
Par 67
Length 4760 yards
Slope 119
Rating 65.6

Course Details

Year Built 1983
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - GBP 20
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant
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Reviews

3.6
84 Reviews (84)
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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Twilight in the forest

The course was in great condition considering the recent rain.

The greens were still firm and quite quick.

The rest of the course was firm with a couple of boggy patches.

Overall a very enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great casual round

Lovely local course here. Great clubhouse and driving range.

Always in pretty decent condition and some nice holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good little course

Good little course, great for beginners and intermediates. Amazing facilities i.e. bar, restaurant and pro shop.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Short but fun

On the short side, but quite a fun course. A few mid to long holes. Well maintained, pace good.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Golf with the Nephews

The play was really slow - 4 ball in front were generally poor players. The tee boxes were in a very bad state. The greens were great.

In fairness, we are in a virtual drought, so the fairways weren't great. That said - there is much room for TLC.

The Pro-shop was impressive and change rooms were clean, modern and neat.

It's a good course for high handicappers - wouldn't work for my more fastidious golfing mates.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Social

Gentle course to easy back into season, improved since last played. Only down side is a lot of areas fenced off so a walk to your ball and have to take several clubs as you can’t see how your ball lies

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

Lovely first game of the year

Got a good deal on green fees. Sun was shining. Played off mats, but they were good condition and easy to use. Greens had been tined so sandy and full of holes, therefore not easy to putt. Some bare areas on some fairways, but nothing to complain about.

Main complaint was the bar stopped selling food at 3pm (we walked in at 3.02 to be told nothing could be done. Very disappointed with that after a lovely round. No food between 3pm and 5pm - seems silly when they are always busy at this time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always a nice arvo stroll round good practice course

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing

Worth playing

It’s a bit of a pitch and putt, I didn’t take my driver out, most other golfers can. It’s a good course given the limited space, hence par 67, will happily return, especially when the temp tees are taken away, well worth a visit.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Worth playing

The ground staff have been busy doing ground work the greens were small and quick the fairways in places had very little grass and after all the wet weather a few weeks earlier the course was good, will be going back in the summer to play again

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

I arrived a little late for my tee time. The member of staff was very friendly and reassured me that it would be no problem and I could go straight to the first tee. Overall I enjoyed the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very Slow play at times

Overall great experience on a well kept course. Staff in the club shop were friendly.

Only criticism was the slow play and refusal to allow us to play through.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

A good course

Quite a short flat course. Trolleys were seriously confined to paths by small fences. A good experience overall

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

The course is tricky but a good challenge.

This is the second time I have played the course,

And I have to say the course is in immaculate condition a big shout out to the green keepers.

The pro shop is fully stocked with everything for the golfers of all ages and standard.

Very helpful staff in the pro shop and Harley is all ways happy to talk to you.

Great work all at the golf club.

I can highly recommend this course and facilities included the driving range experience.

Hope to see you all soon Gary.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Not a massive course but a good size to play for £20.00 , greens were mostly good condition, would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

What a day

Got my first hole in one on hole 5, so it would be wrong of me to give anything less than a 5* review

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

Great little course but not trolley friendly

I had a blast at Ferndown Forest Golf Club! The course was in great shape and offered a good amount of challenge. The narrow fairways definitely kept things interesting. The only thing I found frustrating was the no-trolley zone near the greens. Made it a bit of a hassle when I had to grab an Uber to change clubs haha. But all in all, still had a really good time on the course and will absolutely be back, albeit with a stand bag next time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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