Ferndown Golf Club

Played here February ,2010.
High quality ,attractive ,tree lined heath & heather course .Similar to the top Surrey courses .Fairly easy walking .Fair in its' set up.
Ideally,for isolation purposes, i would have liked the 9 hole presidents course not to have been there as as a few holes run alongside the main 'old' course.
I thought the course tailed off a touch in the mid section before a good run of holes from 14 to the finish but really there are plenty of good holes here.Favourite holes were 1 ,4, 14 & 17. 18 is a decent finisher too.
Nice clubhouse/terrace/veranda perched up above the course.
Kevin B.

I first played Ferndown some years ago in their Senior's Open in high summer. No shorts in the clubhouse meant me going back to the car to change into trousers just in order to sign in.
This is undoubtedly one of the prettiest courses I have ever played with tall trees, bunkers and heather in abundance. It gives you the impression that you could play well there if you can avoid mistakes.
I have often described this course to others as a "little piece of heaven". Unfortunately the attitude of some of the members can be disconcerting. I took 3 friends down there to play under their great twilight scheme (£20 after 4.0pm) a few years ago. None of them had played Ferndown and they were all looking forward to it after my big build up. The pro told us to report to the 9th tee where the official starter would get us off. He was anxious that we should avoid a society which was already out on the course. The starter instructed us to "go" despite the fact that 4 members were close to the 8th green. One of these members immediately raced up to the tee and turfed us off in spite of the presence of the starter. When one of my friends attempted to point out to him that we were only doing what we had been told to do he asked "Are you a member of this golf club"? When my friend replied in the negative he stated "Well I am" in a rather bombastic manner. Unfortunately this soured the entire experience and none of my friends have ever shown any desire to return. This is a pity as the course itself is absolutely great.

Played Ferndown in May 07 and cant recommend it highly enough. Its not cheap but stands comparision with the best of its type in the country. It's not the hardest course around but for aesthetics and condition it takes some beating.

Our 20 strong Society played Ferndown last Friday and really enjoyed the experience. As part of our green fee organised as part of a tour, lunch was included. Whilst we had been advised that this would be in the spike bar, it was actually in the main dining room and we didn't have to put on jackets and ties - only shorts and golf shoes would have been excluded. The meal could only be described as excellent with a table for twenty beautifully laid out.
The course? Fully met our expectations - beautifully manicured despite the lack of rain over the previous seven weeks. Challenging but with concentration perfectly possible to achieve a good score - we had no less than seven 35 points but no-one actually tamed it.
All enjoyed it - we were well looked after, our golf skills challenged, in beautiful surroundings.
We will certainly return.

Played here as part of package of five courses played in and around the Bournemouth area during the heat wave of our summer this year. This was number one on our list, partly because of the very favourable comments posted on this site all ready.
A truly memorable experience in every aspect, from the shop, through to the changing rooms, bar and onto the course. Yes, the starting procedure is a little strange as others have noted, but don’t let this put you off, this is a course of pure quality and style. We found all the members friendly, and willing to redirect us when we briefly lost our way, we shall certainly return another year and hope to improve our scores.

At £80.00 for a day ticket, Ferndown isn't particularly cheap, but if you fancy an immaculately presented course, not hugely taxing but with an aura of a public school boys' (or girls) reunion then Ferndown is the place for you.
The majority of the holes are relatively flat but excellent bunkering, tree lined fairways and some gentle dog-legs create a strategic challenge. The greens are fabulous and have some wicked slopes (6th springs to mind in particular). However, the overall impression is of an excellent course set up for an elderly membership. For a more testing challenge in the area try Broadstone.
Despite the quality of the course my over-riding memory of the day is the bizarre starting policy. Having played eight swift holes with two-balls immediately in front and behind of me, a rogue members two ball was allowed to push in front on the 9th, delaying our remaining 10 holes, delaying the group behind us, and the group behind them, and the group behind them...etc. To our amazement upon finishing we noticed the big signs stating this was normal and accepted!! Still, its their club so I guess they make the rules.

Ferndown Old is a lovely old course by any standard. Their rank of #77 in the UK Top 100 is well deserved. I was particularly impressed by the friendly welcome from the pro shop and members. Compares favorably with some of the classic heathland courses in Surrey.

Played Ferndown for the first time during May. What a treat. It is in excellent condition with super greens.
Well worth a visit.

Played here 1st week of June and the course was is superb condition. Although a little expensive i would say that the course is a classis example of and old english heathland course with lots of heather , pine , elm and when we played lots of Rhododendrons . We started on the 09 th which meant our last hole was the 08th which is the weakest hole on the course . In conclusion a must play for those who love old style golf ( under 6,500 yards !! )