Isle of Purbeck Golf Club - Purbeck Course

Played here 2 years ago and it was lovely. Decided to play again on Monday and it was the polar opposite. The views are still lovely. Everyone at the club super friendly. The gent in the Pro Shop was fantastic.

The course though, in my opinion, is not worth £65 pp.The fairways, especially the back 9, are in very poor condition with some having very little grass at all and every bounce a lottery. . The greens were the poorest of the 3 courses we played by far. This course will struggle in the summer conditions.

In 5 plus years of using Golf Now, I have unfortunately written 2 negative reviews for the first time on the same day for 2 courses in Dorset, this being 1 of them. I played this course 2 years ago, also in April, and absolutely loved it. Stunning scenery, very challenging layout with good greens and fairways. The staff were and still are super lovely and the lunch we had post round was great.

We decided to play it again on our annual golf trip and it wasn’t quite the same unfortunately. At £65 per person I think anyone would expect the course to be in really top shape.

The super friendly gent in the pro shop did say the fairways were a bit scratchy but I think they were far worse than that, especially on the back 9. Two of the fairways were the worst I have ever seen on a golf course. Devoid of grass and I seriously can’t imagine what they might look like in the summer!

The greens were average at best and you struggled to get a true roll.

We played later in the afternoon at Ashley Wood Golf Club and the course was an absolute delight. Stunning greens and very good fairways.

I’m reluctant to admit that I don’t think I would play here again which is disappointing as the club is lovely and very welcoming but seriously let down by the condition of the course.

Great golf course, fabulous scenery, very friendly members and staff, very good value, challenging layout, don't go in the rough!

it was our first experience in England to play and a very nice one. We made many pictures between the holes. The views are spectacular. The course was very dry and we had a force wind as our component so it was difficult playing but a lot of fun.

What a great course some challenging holes but well worth visit, it is uphill & down dale and as I struggle with hills we had buggies and it was perfect, the weather and views were brilliant,

the food in the clubhouse was lovely, we will be visiting again, well done to all the staff

Fantastic conditions, views and staff. I will be back.

This course was in good condition for time of year and due to the amount of rain that had fallen , greens still quick and true,

Have wanted to play this course for ages and it didn’t disappoint. A great layout and some spectacular views! A very friendly welcome from everyone there too. Definitely will play again.

A fantastic course. We are a 60+ couple, returning to golf after a 20 year lay off. We had played 4 rounds over the last few weeks, and then played Isle of Purbeck. What a fabulous course, in an incredible setting, we lost a lot of balls, and found it a real challenge. We wouldn't want it any other way, and can't wait to return when we have sharpened our skills. Thank you, Howard and Satomi

Absolutely stunning

Well worth the drive to play this amazing course. The haze cleared and we got to enjoy some incredible panoramic views of Poole Harbour and the Purbecks.

Challenging yet intuitively designed, it was a great course to play and would highly recommend

I love this course, and I really like the staff very friendly and welcoming

Played for the second time - first was last August. Greens quick and challenging, fairways were good and tees were top class. A brilliant enjoyable and great value experience! Views to the coast were the most spectacular I have seen anywhere on my golfing travels.

The course is tough, very hilly but great conditions and really amazing views.

Played The Isle of Purbeck course on a sunny but blustery day. Apart from a few muddy patches, the course was as beautiful as anticipated. The wind definitely played its role; massive drives with it behind you, less than impressive when it was in your face. The tilting fairways make you think and seriously consider your course management. Stray from the fairways and the rough, in the forms of heather and gorse, will simply consume your ball. Once on the green, the contours and undulations will test you further. Get the pace right or be prepared to pay the price. Will I be lay it again? Of course I will!