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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
3.5
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.7
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Ferndown Forest Golf Club

About

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

Course Details

Year Built 1983
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

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

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

Reviews

3.9
65 Reviews (65)
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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
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great time

Had a really nice early evening round, with great weather on a lovely course. Great value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Huge Improvement Since Last Time

Okay.....so last time was probably 10 years ago and the course was in such poor condition that we thought it unlikely we'd play there again.
However; money has clearly been spent and the course has been much improved. A good variety of holes, making it quite challenging. Greens were in great condition and consistent. The pro-shop area is very good and there is an excellent driving range available.
There's a great bar/cafe, which seems hugely popular with both members and visitors.
So overall, it was great value for money and we'll be happy to return again!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Although the weather hasn't been great the course was in a shocking way.
Spend too much on the off course amenities instead of taking care of the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Value

Course is ideal for us as an after work local course, only thing I think is when it’s getting later 6.30 plus tee times really should be cheaper as you probably won’t get all holes in especially if it’s busy , but that’s the same for all courses

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course and staff were great. The only problem I had was after getting back to my car to find that some kind person had scratched the drivers and rear passenger doors with their car. Went to golf shop but they didn't know about it ( not reported ). Went to on site pub to check out monitors but nothing to see and again not reported. So to that person, :-((( ***

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time

Had a great afternoon out, took a few holes to understand course layout and it was a slow start. Will definitely be going again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Perfect course to brush up your short game

Really impressed with this short 18 hole course.
Lots of interesting holes and really well thought out. If you want to sharpen up your short game and Iron play it’s just ideal. Fantastic team behind this and great facilities for all to enjoy. Pleasantly surprised!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pleasant day of golf full of decent people

Got to Forrest course early so hit some balls with auto tee up machine well I'm sold already other than guy behind me singing to Marilyn Manson on his headphones sounded demon person whispering lol back to golf is good test of ya skills tho not as big as many other courses or with much slope index but still enjoyable I usually use a golf cart but could easily walk without being in too much pain only negative for me is barriers for no trolleys and carts which I understand which helps maintain the good course just annoying gettin back in cart on some tight paths to get on without slowing up play and that's coming from me who's impatient who hates waiting on slower players which here there wasn't many and ladies that let us through were lovely and loved to hunt for some balls lol and left some clubs behind which we've all done at some point asked group in front bit wasn't there's and they thanked me for asking which is nice cos most course are full of gents and here there's many they told me there's couple lads in front but they left and as I finished I approached some lads and they were so polite and shocked I found them nice note to finish on my golf wasn't great but better than last time soo I'd like to come back and improve on my score once more and maybe chill at pub and get food which looks great and maybe spend some money pro shop as many pre owned clubs are reasonably priced and they offer reshafting of clubs which I do need which not many places do.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Disappointingly slow

Course layout was as expected and suffering badly from the current weather conditions. This was to be expected so no complaints there. The pace of play was far from acceptable though as the short nature of the course clearly attracts all the beginners and poor golfers from miles around. Whilst I fully accept their entitlement to play, this slow play, together with a lack of any marshalling, means that there is no chance of me returning. The club appears to be thriving so most of the club's player base are probably happy with the way things are.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

We’ve played the course a couple of years ago and was pretty good then but a lot of work as been done and it’s been greatly improved. Really enjoyed it, great value for your money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

The course is in great condition, short but tight and requires strategy off the tee. The staff could not be more helpful, but sadly it is so very slow to play with queues on almost every hole (it rather takes the shine off an otherwise supurb little course).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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