South England Golf

ENGLAND'S SOUTH COAST GOLF

Golf on England's south coast offers you a mixture of genuinely good links courses, with fantastic views over the English Channel, and some of the best heathland courses in the whole of the UK. The 3 courses just outside Bournemouth - Parkstone, Ferndown and Broadstone being 3 of the most highly rated courses and long-time favourites of TV commentator, Peter Alliss.

Bournemouth itself makes a great base - with seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, this vibrant cosmopolitan town has it all – pine tree promenades, swathes of gardens & courtyards to explore, a pedestrianised shopping precinct and a host of shops, restaurants & buzzing nightlife. In the surrounding area, you can view the stunning ancient monument of Stonehenge and then after some time in the historic city of Salisbury wind your way back through the enchanting landscape of the historic New Forest.


Itinerary		Package
Day 1 - arrive at London/Southampton airport - collect rental vehicle - play Parkstone - transfer to hotel for 5 nights Day 2 - play Ferndown Day 3 - play Hayling Island Day 4 - play Broadstone Day 5 - play Isle of Purbeck Day 6 - check out of hotel. return rental vehicle to airport - departure Price per person from £705		- Based on minimum two people staying 5 nights - Sharing double rooms on B&B basis - Medium sized rental car for 6 days - 5 rounds of golf

HOTELS

Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth (3 star)

This lovely hotel with comfortable accommodation and convenient facilities offers excellent value for money. Overlooking beautiful beaches, the Cumberland Hotel is situated on the prestigious East Cliff and is a short walk from the vibrant centre, gardens and pier.The traditional black oak panelled walls with glitzy mirrors Mirabelle restaurant offers superb global cuisine cooked from local fresh produce, The Del Mar Lounge is ideal for a relaxing cocktail, espresso with fresh ground beans or take lunch al fresco on their poolside Lido Deck with chill beds. If more choice is what your looking for, both The Suncliff and The Cliffeside offer chef driven restaurants where you can reserve a table or maybe take a cocktail in their seafront conservatory bar or ocean view harbour bar. With its unique location, many of the 106 traditional yet modern rooms offer sea views and balconies, all rooms have television, hair dryer and hot drinks refreshment tray.

Queen's Hotel, Bournemouth (3 star)

This superb privately owned AA 3 Star Bournemouth hotel boasts 109 en-suite bedrooms and deluxe suites. It is ideally situated in the heart of Bournemouth's East Cliff, only a short walk from the busy town centre and just a few minutes walk away from Bournemouth's Blue Flag award winning, golden, sandy beaches and Pier. The cosmopolitan town centre, with its mixture of award winning Victorian pleasure gardens, al-fresco cafes, lively pubs, modern shopping outlets and entertainment facilities, makes it the perfect place for a short break. Their award winning and luxuriously decorated Queens restaurant can seat up to 220 guests with comfort, each one being able to savour and enjoy the imaginative menu, enhanced with a selection of hand picked wines from around the world. Their bedrooms have been imaginatively decorated to be comfortable and welcoming, all with en-suite facilities. Some rooms have glorious sea views over the evocative Dorset coastline.

Urban Beach Hotel, Bournemouth (boutique hotel)

The Urban Beach Hotel is contemporary Bournemouth boutique hotel owned and managed by partners Mark and Fiona, offering a warm welcome and exceptional customer service, in modern and comfortable surroundings. Mixing the chic design of Bournemouth urban living and the laid back and relaxed attitude of life by the beach, a stay at the hotel is sure to leave you feeling rejuvenated. Newly opened in 2006 this Victorian building has been fully refurbished to boutique standard in January 2007, all rooms offer luxury en suite bath or shower rooms, crisp white egyptian cotton linen, fogarty down bedding, fluffy white towels, giovani milan toiletries, tea & coffee making facilities, complimentary wireless internet access & LCD television and DVD player. The hotel is located less than 5 minutes walk from the beach and just over a mile from the town centre of Bournemouth. Superb home-cooked breakfasts and an attention to detail that will ensure you start your day in the best possible way. Throughout the day, whether you are looking for a Latte or a Cappuccino, a cocktail or a pint and a panini or a pizza, all are available from their bistro lounge on the ground floor.

The Carlton Hotel, Bournemouth (4 star)

Set high on Bournemouth’s famous East Cliff with commanding views across the bay, the Menzies Carlton is the ideal location for business or relaxing getaways. Sensitively restored, the Menzies Carlton is recognised as one of the town’s leading hotels. With its grand charm and richly decorated reception areas and lounges you can relax in style and comfort… savour a splendid meal in Fredrick’s restaurant against the sparkling backdrop of the sea... and unwind with a gentle swim or sauna in our Waves Health & Leisure Club. The Menzies Carlton stands adjacent to the Menzies East Cliff Court and individually or collectively these hotels offer a truly extensive range of facilities including free car parking for all residents. In addition to their reviving indoor leisure complex and during the summer, guests may also take advantage of the outdoor heated swimming pool set in the beautiful gardens

GOLF

Broadstone

Originally known as the Dorset Golf Club & re-designed by Harry Colt Broadstone became a quintessential heathland course and little has changed since. The course is laid out on glorious rolling terrain. The elevated homeward nine provides panoramic views of the Purbeck Hills and Poole Harbour. Measuring 6,315 yards from the back tees and 5,467 yards from the forward tees, Broadstone is not a championship layout. Having said this, a number of important amateur tournaments have been held here, testing some of the very best golfers. And although Broadstone cannot offer length from the tee, it can offer beauty, with profusion of heather, gorse, birch and pines. In many ways, Broadstone is a shorter, cross between Sunningdale and Walton Heath. High praise indeed.

Ferndown

Set in the beautiful landscaped Dorset countryside, Ferndown Golf Club has earned the reputation as one of the best private members clubs in the country, and it’s easy to see why! A classic heathland links of 27 holes cut through natural heathland has earned the reputation as one of the finest and most interesting. The Club is steeped in history and tradition and has played host to a number of major tournaments including the Hennessey Cup, Weetabix Ladies British Open, and the De Vere Seniors Classic where the likes of Faldo, Norman, Langer and many more have all played. We strongly recommend that you visit Ferndown Golf Club and experience it for yourself.

Hayling Island

Hayling is set upon a Site of Special Scientific Interest, on the South West peninsular of Hayling Island. To the south, there are superb, panoramic views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. The golf club at Hayling was founded in 1883 and has lost nothing of its ancient charm. The ground gently undulates between the dunes. There are, however, a number of semi-blind approach shots, making club selection challenging, especially when the wind is up. There is an overwhelming feeling of naturalness at Hayling and often the course appears slightly unkempt. We can forgive them for this, because Hayling is a friendly and open club. They allow people of all standards to play here during the summer season. The stunning clubhouse at Hayling is very reminiscent of the famous art deco 19th at Royal Birkdale, but without doubt, the panorama from the upstairs bar at Hayling is second to none.

Isle of Purbeck

Bournemouth is not necessarily regarded as the most popular location for a serious golfing break, but there are some fantastic courses to be played and we think that the Isle of Purbeck is one of the very best. The view from the Isle of Purbeck’s elevated 5th tee is worthy of the green fee by itself; it’s one of the most scenic tee shots in the whole of the British Isles. The vista from the Isle of Purbeck golf course is breathtaking, for the course is positioned on a high heathland plateau and the 360-degree panorama continually interrupts one’s concentration of the game at hand. To the south across the Solent is the Isle of Wight, to the east across Poole Bay is Bournemouth, to the north across Poole harbour is Brownsea Island and Poole Harbour beyond and lying to the west, the Purbeck Hills. If there is a golf course where you could drag your non-golfing partner along, this is it. He or she will be more than happy to drink in the views.

Parkstone

Parkstone is one of the best known and finest courses on the South Coast and ranked in the top 120 golf courses in the British Isles by Golf Monthly magazine. Founded by Lord Wimborne in 1909 as the Parkstone and Canford Cliffs Golf Links. The course, set in a wilderness of trees and heather, was designed by Willie Park Junior, twice Open Champion in the 1880’s. It's a beautiful and mature heathland course with lakes, standings of mature pines and a wide variety of wildlife together with panoramic views over Poole Harbour to Brownsea Island and the coastal downs of the Isle of Purbeck. Set within a few minutes drive of Poole and Bournemouth town centres and beaches, Parkstone offers the best in both golf and hospitality

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