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Isle of Purbeck Golf Club is a historic Dorset club founded in 1892. Its main Purbeck Course is an 18-hole heathland layout playing to par 70 and approximately 6,295 yards, while the property also contains the shorter nine-hole Dene Course. The golf is set within a nature reserve above Poole Harbour.
Historical research identifies Arthur Jackson, professional and greenkeeper at the Royal Isle of Wight Golf Club at Bembridge, as the designer of the original nine holes. Important later additions were designed by J. Hamilton Stutt during the 1960s expansion.
The course is an 18-hole heathland golf course. It plays to par 70, 5,756m (6,295 yards). Designed by Arthur Jackson, the course originally opened in 1892. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Lodge, Room, Villa, 18-hole Purbeck Course, 9-hole Dene Course, Restaurant, Pro shop, Full Membership, and 4 more.
The club was founded in 1892 as rail access brought increasing numbers of summer visitors to the Swanage and Studland area. Detailed historical research credits Arthur Jackson with laying out the original nine holes. The club later became known as Studland Bay Golf Club.
The original course used the exposed heathland terrain and natural contours above Poole Harbour. Later expansion retained the heathland character, with heather, gorse and undulating ground remaining central to the course's defence.
Dr Darrell-Waters and his wife Enid Blyton were among the club's owners. Darrell-Waters sold the club in 1965 to Mr Randolph of the Wilkinson Sword family. During the 1960s the course was expanded, with J.
Hamilton Stutt associated with important additions. In 1966 the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club name was restored and a new clubhouse, still in use, was built. More recent renovation work has involved Lobb + Partners.
The Purbeck Course is regularly included in English course rankings and is particularly associated with its heathland setting and views across Poole Harbour.
The club operates the 18-hole Purbeck Course and nine-hole Dene Course from its Corfe Road site and accepts visitor bookings.
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| Fee Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 Monday-Thursday 1 Round | £95 | Purbeck Course; 1 May-31 October 2026. |
| Summer 2026 Friday 1 Round | £105 | Purbeck Course; 1 May-31 October 2026. |
| Summer 2026 Saturday 1 Round | £120 | Purbeck Course; 1 May-31 October 2026. |
| Summer 2026 Sunday 1 Round | £105 | Purbeck Course; 1 May-31 October 2026. |
| Winter Monday-Friday 1 Round | £40 | Purbeck Course; 1 November-31 March. |
| Winter Saturday-Sunday 1 Round | £50 | Purbeck Course; 1 November-31 March. |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
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