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The Big 4 Dorset Tour

Overview

Play nothing but the best on your Dorset golf tour. All 4 of the courses on this tour feature in the England top 100 and make for an unforgettable golf break.

We recommend basing yourself at the newly refurbished Holiday Inn in central Bournemouth, just 10 minutes’ walk to the town and the beach. Secured parking is available during your stay and provides easy access to all 4 courses which sit within a 30-minute drive of your base.

Society discounts apply. Price varies based on time of year, hotel selection and board basis.

3 Nights, 4 Rounds

Prices from

  • Low Season

    £489pp

  • High Season

    £757pp
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All bookings are fully insured and we are active members of Golf Tourism England, IAGTO and Protected Trust Services

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  • Holiday Inn (Bournemouth)

Holiday Inn (Bournemouth)

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Hotel overview

The newly refurbished Holiday Inn in Bournemouth is an ideal base for your Bournemouth golf tour. Located centrally, just 10 minutes walk to the town and beach, the hotel offers secure parking and is within half-hour of the major golf courses in the region. The hotel features 113 guestrooms including some with views of the sea. These new rooms are contemporary, bright and comfortable with offerings of double, single and family layouts.

All rooms come with Wi-Fi, 43″ TV’s, a power shower and tea/coffee making facilities. All of the rooms have been completely refitted meaning the rooms feels fresh and new! The hotel has a gym, lovely restaurant and bar and also an on-site Starbucks. The hotel is certified as COVID-safe, more information can be found at this link.

Hotel facilities

  • facilities hotel bar
    Bar
  • facilities breakfast
    Breakfast
  • facilities en suite
    En-Suite
  • facilities restaurant
    Restaurant
  • facilities freeview
    Sky/BT
  • tea coffee
    Tea/Coffee
  • facilities toiletries
    Toiletries
  • facilities tv
    TV

Room types available

No of rooms

21

Standard Room

All standard rooms at the Holiday Inn Bournemouth have recently been refurbished to the highest standard, with new carpets, furnishings and luxury bed linens. These rooms can be made up as either a double or twin and feature air conditioning, walk-in power shower, black out curtains and a 43' TV complete with freeview.

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Executive Room

As with the standard rooms, all of the executive rooms have recently been refurbished to the highest standard, with new carpets, furnishings and luxury bed linens. These rooms can be made up as either a double or twin and boast all the same features as the standard rooms with the addition of a sofa, mini-fridge with complimentary drinks & snacks , luxurious bathrobe and slippers and enhanced selection of complimentary toiletries.

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Family Room

Family rooms offer the same facilities as the standard rooms but with far more space for you and your family. Rooms can be made up as either a double or twin bed setup and in addition has a sofa bed suitable for children. As with the standard and executive rooms, all family rooms recently underwent significant refurbishment, creating a comfortable and spacious room that has all the facilities you and your family need.

Hotel location

22 Bath Rd
Bournemouth
BH1 2NS

The local area

Located at 22 Bath Road, Bournemouth, BH1 2NS. The hotel is just 10 minutes walk to the beach and town. It offers secured on-site parking meaning that it is easy to jump in the car and onto your next golf course!

  • Ferndown Golf Club

  • Parkstone Golf Club

  • Broadstone Golf Club

  • Remedy Oak Golf Club

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Course overview

Ferndown Golf Club is a premier golfing destination in Dorset, offering a warm welcome and 27-holes of fantastic heathland golf. Playing at Ferndown you will be following in the steps of golfing legends such as Faldo, Jacklin, Langer & Norman. The club is a pine and heathland heaven set in beautiful Dorset countryside just a few miles from the seaside town of Bournemouth.

Ferndown Golf Club is one of the South Wests premier golfing destinations, boasting 27-holes of stunning heathland golf that has hosted The Hennessy Cognac Cup, The European Ladies’ Championship and The Women’s British Open since it was established in 1913. This wonderful golfiBroadng venue is ranked inside the UK’s stop 100 courses in Golf Monthly and is the favourite course of golfing legend Peter Alliss. Firstly is the fantastic Old Course, an intricate 18-hole heathland course designed by the 1892 and 1897 open champion Harold Hilton that will both challenge and delight players of all levels. This course always looks stunning and enjoys pristine Tee to Green grooming, often being compared to the world-famous Augusta. With its subtle hazards, well positioned bunkers and beautiful heathland settings, the Old Course will stimulate your senses and really hits the sweep spot of peace and tranquility.

Additionally there is the Alliss course, designed in 1969, this challenging 9-hole course has a variety of tee positions offering 18 different starting points and is enjoyed by members and visitors alike. If you are looking for a peaceful and tranquil golfing break in the wonderful Dorset countryside, look no further than Ferndown Golf Club!

Course type

  • heathland
    Heathland course
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Dorset Ranking

4th

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England Ranking

51st

Course facilities

  • facilities course bar
    Bar
  • facilities course buggies
    Buggies
  • facilities course driving range
    Driving range
  • facilities course golf lessons
    Golf lessons
  • facilities course par 3 course
    Par 3 course
  • facilities course pro shop
    Pro shop
  • facilities putting green
    Putting green
  • facilities restaurant
    Restaurant
  • facilities course short game area
    Short game area

Distances and pars

  • White

    Par: 71

    Yards: 6,453

  • Yellow

    Par: 71

    Yards: 6,251

  • Red

    Par: 71

    Yards: 5,701

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Course overview

Parkstone Golf Club is one of Dorset’s premier Heathland courses and makes up 1 of Bournemouth’s “big 3” courses, alongside Ferndown and Broadstone. The course has been ranked inside the top 100 courses in Britain by both Golf Monthly and Golf World Magazines, boasting mature heathland surroundings filled with lakes, mature pines and a wide variety of wildlife, alongside stunning views over Poole Harder and out towards the Isle of Purbeck.

Parkstone Golf Club is a delightful course located on a beautiful sandy tract of undulating Heathland, many of the fairways are lined with old pines and heather which become even more beautiful in springtime when the rhododendrons bloom, and the greens are immaculately kept and tricky to read. The location of the course means that it enjoys all the characteristics of Heathland golf with links influences from its seaside location, and when these are combined it creates a unique golfing experience that you wont easily forget.

The golf at Parkstone is more than just the serene surroundings, it poses a varied challenge that uses all the natural contours, heather and pines to create a course that requires accurate shots and tactical approaches, as is the case with any course that has a James Braid influence. Although the course measures quite short at 6,300 yards it is sufficiently challenging for golfers of all levels and everyone that visits Parkstone walks away with incredible memories.

If you are looking for a unique and tranquil golfing break in the wonderful Dorset countryside, look no further than Parkstone Golf Club!

Course type

  • heathland
    Heathland course
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Dorset Ranking

2nd

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England Ranking

44th

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UK Ranking

97th

Course facilities

  • facilities course bar
    Bar
  • facilities course buggies
    Buggies
  • facilities course driving range
    Driving range
  • facilities course golf lessons
    Golf lessons
  • facilities course pro shop
    Pro shop
  • facilities putting green
    Putting green
  • facilities restaurant
    Restaurant
  • facilities course short game area
    Short game area

Distances and pars

  • White

    Par: 72

    Yards: 6,282

  • Yellow

    Par: 72

    Yards: 5,942

  • Red

    Par: 72

    Yards: 5,576

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Course overview

Broadstone Golf Club is an unspoiled heathland course that sits within the glorious Dorset countryside. The course sits within 250 acres of rolling hills that are covered in superb natural heathland, with gorse, pines and rhododendron dotted throughout the course. Broadstone Golf Club, with 18 holes that are all unique and challenging, is one of the premier heathland courses in the south of England and is ranked on top100golfcourses.com as the #1 course in Dorset. One of the big 3 courses in Bournemouth, Broadstone Golf Club is a beautiful heathland course, rich with gorse, pines and vibrant rhododendron, all laid out upon glorious rolling hills.

The course runs quite short at 6,315 yards, but makes up for a lack of length with its stunning location and surroundings. The elevated back 9 offers panoramic views of the Dorset countryside, including Purbeck Hills and Poole Harbour. Broadstone Golf Club is an outstanding heathland course and is worthy of being added to any golf tour!

Course type

  • heathland
    Heathland course
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Dorset Ranking

1st

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England Ranking

30th

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UK Ranking

74th

Course facilities

  • facilities course bar
    Bar
  • facilities course buggies
    Buggies
  • facilities course driving range
    Driving range
  • facilities course golf lessons
    Golf lessons
  • facilities course indoor simulation
    Indoor simulator
  • facilities course pro shop
    Pro shop
  • facilities putting green
    Putting green
  • facilities restaurant
    Restaurant
  • facilities course short game area
    Short game area

Distances and pars

  • White

    Par: 70

    Yards: 6,393

  • Yellow

    Par: 70

    Yards: 6,115

  • Red

    Par: 70

    Yards: 5,490

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Course overview

Remedy Oak Golf Club was designed by former Ryder cup captain John Jacobs and opened for play in November 2005.

Since then it has developed a reputation as one of the finest inland courses in all of Britain and is ranked within the top 100 courses in the UK. Remedy Oak Golf Club is a stunning 18 hole par-72 course set amongst 256 acres of ancient woodland in the heart of Dorset and is ranked #2 in the county on top100golfcourses.com.

This majestic parkland course stretches 7100 yards as it meanders through beautiful Dorset countryside filled with hardwood trees, rhododendrons, heather, wild grasses and water that comes into play on eight of the holes. Those who have visited Remedy Oak will vouch for the fact that this exclusive course is one of the finest in the south of England, with immaculate tee to green grooming and fantastic facilities.

Since the course opened to the public, many have enjoyed this prestigious course, and the general consensus is that the course is worth every penny of the quite expensive green fees.

Course type

  • Parkland course
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Dorset Ranking

3rd

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England Ranking

47th

Course facilities

  • facilities course bar
    Bar
  • facilities course buggies
    Buggies
  • facilities course driving range
    Driving range
  • facilities course golf lessons
    Golf lessons
  • facilities course pro shop
    Pro shop
  • facilities putting green
    Putting green
  • facilities restaurant
    Restaurant
  • facilities course short game area
    Short game area

Distances and pars

  • Blue

    Par: 72

    Yards: 7,002

  • White

    Par: 72

    Yards: 6,691

  • Yellow

    Par: 72

    Yards: 6,047

  • Red

    Par: 72

    Yards: 5,389

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FAQs

  • Who are Golf South West?

    Founded in 2015, we are the West Country golf travel specialists. We provide our clients with bespoke golf tours and stay & play golf packages for small groups and golf societies alike.

    We work closely with our venues to ensure our customers receive the best value available for golf travel within the West Country.

    Our expert team are on hand to ensure you receive the very best service, choice and advice when planning your next golf break.

  • What regions are covered by Golf South West?

    Golf South West is the West Country’s premier golf tour operator covering the regions of Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Bristol and Dorset.

    We also work with selected, popular golf resorts across the UK including those under the management of Marriott, plus 4 time Ryder Cup host The Belfry, Celtic Manor and many more.

    If you are planning a golf break, we are the only call you need to make.

  • What is the best way to get in touch?

    We are available by phone (Monday – Friday, 9am to 5pm), email, enquiry form or via social media channels.

  • Why choose Golf South West as your tour operator?

    GSW is run by golfers and endorsed by golf professionals across the South West of the UK.

    We are a fully insured, experienced and recommended golf tour operator, who are backed by Protected Trust Services, meaning your booking is secured and safe. We offer tours to an exclusive and unrivalled selection of venues across the South West of England and Wales, including some courses which can be tricky to access. We are also proud members of Golf Tourism England and IAGTO, who only work with only the best and most reputable companies in the industry.

    You can rest assured that as a client of Golf South West you will not only receive the best service, advice and choice, but you will also find the best value golf breaks in available in Cornwall, Devon, Bristol, Dorset, Somerset and many more!

  • What is Protected Trust Services?

    Protected Trust Services Limited (PTS) provides security for client and consumer funds through market-leading software and innovative management. PTS prides itself on customer service, flexible thinking and cost-effective solutions for its members.

    PTS offers a unique and comprehensive solution for businesses to trade through a secure trust account using a performance-enhancing software system developed by PTS.

    Protected Trust Services guarantee 100% financial protection to the consumer, ensuring total consumer confidence.

    Any bookings made via Golf South West Ltd from the 1st July 2021 are protected under the PTS Trust. Bookings made before this date will continue to be processed through our original system. If you have booked with us before, please ensure you have the up-to-date bank details to make your payments. If you are unsure, please speak to your Golf South West representative.

    View the PTS brochure for more information on the protection this affords you as a client of Golf South West.

  • How do GSW keep money safe?

    We are extremely proud of the service we provide and a large part of this is ensuring our client’s money is safe. Our practices comply with the 2018 package travel directive meaning that your money is safe with both ourselves and the venues your choose to visit.

    The money for your golf break is paid into a trust account run by an independent partner, so you have peace of mind that no matter what happens, your money is being looked after.

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