What better way to experience the beauty of the New Forest than with a spot of golfing? Ringwood is a renowned area of the New Forest, a striking and historic market town categorised by stunning scenery, a notable coastline and abundant heathland. Not only is Ringwood charming, but a must-visit destination for UK golfers, providing a variety of courses across areas of the New Forest.
Today, Fordingbridge is a peaceful and picturesque town that is steeped in history and an ideal base for exploring the New Forest. Within the New Forest, you’ll stumble across the beautiful national park that is home to a variety of wildlife and plant life, and an abundance of Fordingbridge fishing opportunities.
When enjoying fishing in the New Forest, one of the best, local places to stay is the gorgeous New Forest Collection. A charming collection of hotels dotted across the New Forest National Park hosting romantic adults-only escapes, family-friendly short breaks, and providing the ideal base location for enjoying a fishing trip in the New Forest.
Somerley Park Golf Club is a 9-hole golf course located in the beautiful New Forest National Park. The course is set in the grounds of the Somerley Estate and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The course is suitable for golfers of all abilities, providing the perfect location to enjoy a beginner’s trial or brush up on your skills amongst a group of friends.
This Ringwood golf course is open to the public, but membership to the club is also available if you’re keen to become a regular. The course itself consists of 9 holes and is relatively flat and well-maintained. The fairways are wide, but the greens are small and undulating, with several water hazards, which add to the challenge and make this course all the more exciting!
Moors Valley Golf Club is another fantastic option for golf in Ringwood. An 18-hole golf course located in the Moors Valley Country Park in Ashley Heath. The course is set in a beautiful woodland setting, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside and luscious green spaces. Perfect for a slow morning or even a relaxing sunset golf trip. The course is suitable for golfers of all abilities and it is a great place to enjoy a round of golf with friends and family.
The course is open to members of all abilities and provides the opportunity to obtain a playing handicap and take part in competitions, hosted weekly. The course consists of 18 holes and is incredibly well-maintained. If you’re looking to explore the wider Moors Valley area, there are a selection of gorgeous routes for dog walking, hiking, cycling and exploring at your own pace.
Burley Golf Club is a challenging and rewarding 18-hole golf course located in the heart of the New Forest National Park. When enjoying golf here, you’ll have wide views of the stunning New Forest heathland with sights of the local wildlife and native animals as you play.
The golf course is open to the public and invites golfers of all abilities to enjoy the course. The course consists of 18 holes, with a total yardage of 6151, par 71 for men, and 5347 yards, par 70 for ladies. The course invites a healthy challenge and is essentially a 9-hole course but with different tees for the first and second 9 holes. The superb drainage of the course also makes the course playable for 52 weeks of the year and usually 90 minutes after cessation of the heaviest rain, which means you can golf all year round.
Crane Valley Golf Club is a challenging and exciting 18-hole golf course located in the beautiful Dorset countryside. The course is set in a valley surrounded by woodland, and it offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. The course is suitable for golfers of all abilities, and it is a great place to enjoy a round of golf with friends and family, or on your own if you’re brushing up your skills.
Crane Valley Golf Course is open to the public, with the opportunity to private hire the course or purchase a membership. The course boasts 3 exciting courses, the Valley Course (18 holes and 6,412 yards) with each hole being unique. The Woodland Course is 9 holes including 3 pars and 4 pars, ideal for beginners and juniors learning the ropes of the game. And finally, the Headstart course is positioned on the nine-hole Woodland Course where all holes measure under 150 yards and include six par 4’s and three par 3’s.
Crane Valley Golf Club is truly one of the most professional courses, abundant in course choices, great views and a fantastic time near Ringwood.
When enjoying a golf holiday at one of the Ringwood golf courses, why not enjoy a stay in the nearby New Forest Collection? The New Forest Collection is a gorgeous collection of local hotels that characterise the charm and beauty of the local area.
The collection is comprised of several gorgeous locations, with uniquely decorated rooms and plentiful gardens and greenspace. Burley Manor is an adults-only hotel with onsite wellness facilities. The striking Baronial Manor is also situated atop gorgeous grounds, perfect for exploring after a day of golfing.
Bartley Lodge is another hotel within the collection, a Grade-II listed building amongst eight beautiful acres. The Lodge has gorgeous, nature-inspired rooms and makes for a perfect little haven for your golfing holiday. Another gorgeous escape is Forest Lodge, a family-friendly contemporary townhouse with rooms designed with peace and tranquillity in mind. Perfect for the whole family and the dog to join you too.
Each location within the New Forest Collection also provides an onsite restaurant, serving up fantastic menus of delicious, locally sourced foods. From breakfast through to dinner and all the little snacks in between, the New Forest Collection hospitality will ensure your stay is wonderful.
From your New Forest vantage point, you’ll be in a fantastic location to enjoy the various Ringwood golf courses, the gorgeous New Forest National Park and the striking coastal scenery found in the New Forest. Take a walk along the Solent Way, head to one of the many charming towns or simply enjoy some relaxing time in your stunning hotel room.
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