Queens Park Golf Course

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Course Information

Queens Park Golf Club, Dorset is an 18 hole, Par 71, (6132 yards), public, parkland golf course established in 1905.

18 holes | Par 71 | 6132 yards | Public | Parkland

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Address: Queens Park Drive West, Queens Park, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9BY United Kingdom

Tel: 01202 451675

Golf Pro: N/A

Website: http://www.queensparkgolfcourse.com

Golf Club Facilities

Club Hire

Buggy Hire

Golf Shop

Changing

Clubhouse

Bar

Dining

Function Room

Midweek Guide: £21.50 per round *

Weekend Guide: £28.00 per round *

Societies Accepted to Play
Society Deals Available
7 Day Membership Available
5 Day Membership Available

Restrictions: Maximum Handicap No Restriction

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Tee Time Information

Midweek Guide: £21.50 per round *

Weekend Guide: £28.00 per round *

* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.

Review Information

GOLFSHAKE RATING

2.76

AVERAGE RATING 3.2
(based on 239 reviews)

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3 star

108

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RECOMMENDATIONS

87%

would play again or recommend

3.2

The Course

2.9

Course Conditions

3.6

Value For Money

3.4

Pace of Play

2.9

Facilities & Service

3.7

Hospitality

2.1

Practice Facilities

3.1

Food & Drink

What the club says: Queens Park is renowned as a rural haven in the middle of Bournemouth and celebrated its centenary in 2005. Once a regular on the European Tour, the course has hosted many major professional tournaments including players of the calibre of Tony Jacklin, Henry Cotton and Seve Ballesteros. There remains a distinct sense of history as well as a very mature and challenging course, where management of the game takes the driving seat to power play. The fairways meander freely through many acres of lovely heathers, colourful gorse and all in a wonderful pine woodland setting. The greens are fast and true, providing a good challenge to even the best golfers.

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Roger M rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Dec 16 2023

Often beats the weather. Course drains very well and is often the only course in play during inclement weather. The greens were in good condition for December and the majority of the fairways had some run. Definitely worth a visit in winter

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Roger M rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 7 2023

Good Winter Course

One of the few courses you can almost guarantee is open in winter. In really good condition considering almost a week of rain

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… rated 1.5 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 27 2023

MR

Staff are lovely! But the course is below average! Greens haven’t been looked after at all! The players that attend the course don’t understand the basic clothing requirements. I won’t be attending again as it took far too long to do 9 holes due to a people in trackies and trainers hitting the ball all over the place. Such a shame!!

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Roger M rated 3.5 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 16 2023

Drains Well

Good holiday course. Normally open throughout the year. All main greens and tees, when we played it had been raining for most of the week and still the course was mainly dry.

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Clive H rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed Nov 3 2022

Course in good condition

Considering the amount of rain we've had the course is good. Quite a lot of the greens show where pitch marks were or worms emerging - the nature of the course and time of year also means that leaves, acorns etc are widespread; BUT nevertheless a pleasurable experience.

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Roger M rated 2 out of 5

Reviewed Oct 16 2022

Dog Walkers are a nuisance

Used to be a great course. Layout is challenging but the dog walkers are a real nuisance as they don’t understand golf and like to walk down the fairways. Bunkers are full of paw prints, more like kitty litter.

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Colin rated 4.5 out of 5

Reviewed Apr 26 2022

Decent Challenge

Not played the course for a while but still remains a very good challenge, greens have improved and course in good condition overall.

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Clive H rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 22 2021

Open course, interesting hills and vales

They've just treated the greens, so not a good time to judge these. Very quiet in terms of golfing on the course on the early afternoon. An open course, mainly straightforward, but with some hidden dips that can catch one unawares. The only drawback is that members of the public have many walking routes across the course which, together with dogs, will hold golfers up at times. Disappointed that they didn't show apparent awareness of golfers or show appreciation when we waited patiently for them. But golf enjoyable anyway.

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Gavin C rated 1 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 13 2021

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Richard G rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Sep 1 2021

Decent value challenge

My second visit to Queens Park but the first was 25 years ago and I don't remember that far back! Played at 5pm on Saturday evening and barely saw another golfer; mine was the last tee time. Playing as a single I got round all 18 holes in 2 hours 40 mins, so pace was good. I did however see quite a few people, either out walking or with their dog(s). I know a lot of reviewers found the public access to the course a real pain but I was mentally prepared for this which helped, and everyone I spoke to was friendly. That said, twice I had to ask people to move out the way which isn't ideal and it would be annoying if I played here regularly for sure. I was a bit concerned about a couple of blind shots that I might hit someone, especially at the first hole but thankfully I didn't.

The course itself is relatively short but I only used my driver 3 times, despite it being my favourite club, as the fairways were firm, the holes mostly pretty tight and often with very little rough before the trees/bushes, plus I didn't know the layout. Keep it straight and you can score well here though.

The condition of the fairways was ok for late August on such a public track, and the greens were fine without being anything special, but I wasn't expecting them to be. The bunkers mostly looked pretty terrible in condition. It feels like a bit of an old school design, which I quite enjoyed, with some blind shots and clever use of elevation changes to fool your eye, especially for a first time visitor. Mostly it looks quite nice too with some pine trees and heather around. Hard to imagine the European Tour played here but that was 40 odd years ago I believe, and a lot has changed in golf since then I guess. There was a small pro shop, bar and practice putting green but no other facilities.

Overall, I might come back one day, especially if I need a quick, cheap-ish round. I did enjoy it but I'm not local and there are so many better courses to visit locally, albeit for a little more money.

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Chris b rated 5 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 15 2021

Hills and valleys.

Thought it was outstanding. Greens were good. Some tight holes early on, iron off the tee down the first five for me. Caught out on 5, plays along way up hill. Could do with hitting a draw off the tee here. Can do with moving it both ways around here. Little fade best on 16, if you hit it straight the left to right slope can help you. A draw is going to be tough to play down there, unless your maybe flying trees on the right and trying to get on or close to the green which is 270 away in a small secluded spot. Other holes like 11 a draw around the corner will cut down your approach. 8 is a great par 5, if you get away straight you have a blind second, green is downhill, through a gap and slightly to the left. You can go over some tree limbs on the left, ground slops from left to right slightly down the hill. 6 is a tough 5, probably hit into a valley after shot 2, then huge uphill 3rd of around 70 yards.

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Gary S rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Aug 10 2021

Course in great condition but as usual the dog walkers are the problem wandering out just as you're going to play a shot!!

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Roger M rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 31 2021

The course is still worth playing but beware the fact that you come across the general public out for a stroll. Greens were in good condition and with the recent rainfall the fairways were in fair/good order.

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Roger M rated 3 out of 5

Reviewed Jul 29 2021

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Toby L rated 4 out of 5

Reviewed May 11 2021

Good value for a good course

If you want to play golf and be challenged in a variety of ways then this is a great course for that. Each hole poses a unique challenge with tee shots and approaches being crucial round here. Either you play a great round here or you get punished by the course. Regardless, it is a great course steeped in history and great value for money

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