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Barton-on-Sea Golf Club

9.2
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Just a short drive along the shore to the East, Barton-on-Sea is home to a splendid 27-hole championship layout which is situated on the coastal cliff between Highcluffe and Milford-on-Sea.

Founded in 1897, Barton-on-Sea is among the best established golf clubs on the South coast, and is a high quality addition to any player visiting the Bournemouth area.

The current 27 holes are a combination of the original Harry Colt design from 1932 and the newer holes designed by the well-known J.Hamilton Stutt, which were completed in 1992. Superb drainage ensures golfers enjoy all year round golf.

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Barton-on-sea Golf Course

Today, the current 27 holes are a combination of the original Harry Colt 18-hole layout from 1932 and the more modern 9-hole addition, in 1992, made by the renowned golf course architect J. Hamilton Stutt, who was a founding member of the Association of British Golf Course Architects.

Each of the 27-holes offers a great challenge for golfers of all handicaps with the added advantage of being able to boast a selection of three different 18-hole combinations with unrivaled views of the coast on each hole. The three loops of nine at Barton-on-Sea are named the Becton, Needles and Stroller respectively.

Barton-on-Sea is also able to boast a superb clubhouse, nestled next to the lake and an island green (one of the highlights of the course), which offers commanding views across the Solent to the Needles on the Isle of Wight, along to Old Harry Rocks at Swanage. It provides something for everyone - whether you are looking for a delicious lunch in the luxurious 120 cover dining room or just a relaxing drink on the balcony - the clubhouse at Barton-on-Sea is sure to impress any golfer on a tour of the Bournemouth area.

Course Information

Par 72
Designed by Harry Colt, J. Hamilton Stutt
Opened for play 1897

Becton | Needles

White 6,445 yards SSS 70.6
Yellow 6,063 yards SSS 68.7
Red 5,499 yards SSS 71.6

Needles | Stroller

White 6,401 yards SSS 70.7
Yellow 6,024 yards SSS 68.5
Red 5,450 yards SSS 71.3

Stroller | Becton

White 6,236 yards SSS 69.9
Yellow 5,935 yards SSS 68.6
Red 5,453 yards SSS 71.5

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What Our Golfers Say

9.2
Excellent
31 reviews
Condition overall 9.0
Condition of greens 8.8
Speed of round 66.6%
Value for money 8.6
Facilities 9.0
Difficulty 66.6%
These reviews are from verified Your Golf Travel customers.

John

10 Oct 2025

Excellent
10.0

Paul

22 Jun 2025

Excellent
10.0

odd experience ..staff great food great with gluten free options course wonderful as always ..visit ruined by rude loud mouthed members who shout at you had no hat/cap on while in club house but when was leaving from toilet to stairs all of 10 ft distance ..was shouted at and had a hat waved in my face ? was a loud coloured bucket hat that looked like it was from a fairground i replied not mine and was loudly answered remove your cap ? im on the way out ? fantastic course and facilities ruined by members who do what they can to make you feel unwelcome .. will never return and will advise others stay away

Simon

4 Apr 2025

Excellent
10.0

Located right by the sea overlooking The Needles on IoW. We had a very windy day - but locals said most days were windy - so challenging conditions. The course was in great condition and best of the three we played. Would happily return

Paul

20 Aug 2024

Excellent
10.0

Terrific day’s golf was had by all 8 of us, our handicaps range from 9 to 25 and everyone scored above 30 points. The course was challenging but also very playable with fabulous views of the sea and surrounding area, highly recommend playing at Barton on Sea

Craig

15 Jul 2024

Very Good
8.0

Marc

15 Jul 2024

Excellent
10.0

Very nice course with some great views. In nice condition and fairly well signposted. Food was good value in the clubhouse. Will be back to play again.

David

7 May 2024

Excellent
10.0

Great course in great condition despite all the rain and amazing views. Staff in the shop were really helpful and made a great venue even better

Mike

1 Oct 2023

Very Good
8.0

As above

David

10 Sep 2023

Excellent
10.0

I loved this course, everything felt just right for me. Lovely bar & clubhouse, staff very welcoming.

Alex

19 Jul 2023

Excellent
10.0

This course was played in a VERY high wind...its a links on a cliff so with that wind it was always going to be tricky....however it was delight to play, very straight forward in the holes and I would recommend you going....all the facilities were top notch. HOWEVER.....and I may have been told this and forgot by YGT and I will go back and see in my correspondence, but when we got there the "confirmed time" we had on our last YGT confirmation was not the case....they do not really reserve times and as they were busy that day with matches and other members, we could have struggled to get on. In fact it was just as well we got there early for lunch and checked in because thy got us out early to miss a club match. They told me that have this all the time and have told YGT not to confirm times but to go and see the pro as soon as you turn up. So please go and play this lovely course but make sure you get your time.

Roy

26 Jun 2023

Very Good
8.0

Third time at Barton and enjoy this lovely links. Views are stunning. Food was a little disappointing this time round (soggy burger rolls stuck to napkins) which is not our usual experience- it’s normally fab. Staff are very nice and members very welcoming.

Bob

21 Mar 2023

Very Good
8.0

Unfortunately due to adverse weather, sea mist and torrential rain we only completed 9 holes (Needles) but it held up well and all enjoyed the experience. We will return to complete the course another year and hopefully appreciate the location and views which were non existent this time.

Charles

31 Oct 2022

Very Good
8.0

Very windy so difficult to play on our visit but fun nevertheless

David

29 Sep 2022

Excellent
10.0

Great

Laszlo

7 Sep 2022

Very Good
8.0

Great Course - Great experiences had by all- Hence returned for 2nd year running!

Anthony

20 Oct 2021

Good
6.0

Unfortunately two holes were closed on the needles so we played the Becton and Stroller. Great views and course ok greens were poor due to hollow tining. Always fun to play.

Derek

3 Oct 2021

Excellent
10.0

Wonderful golf course will definitely look to return one day.

Gary

16 Sep 2021

Excellent
10.0

Another lovely course. Perfect condition with great greens.

Simon

14 Sep 2021

Very Good
8.0

Very enjoyable course would return to play again, very welcoming staff and friendly.

Jerry

10 Sep 2021

Excellent
10.0

the course has 3 nine holes,we played Becton and Needles,very good course, excellent quick Greens, great views over the coast, we will play again but a Buggy is a must as a long hilly walk.

Paul

2 Sep 2021

Excellent
10.0

A great course in good condition. Good practice facilities, which was good because we were 4 hours early. So an hour on the range, chipping green, putting green, nice lunch and then back on the range. An interesting sea side links/heathland course, would definitely recommend.

Gary

27 Aug 2021

Very Good
8.0

We were lucky and played on a sunny day with no wind. It would play a lot harder if the wind picked up.

Graham

22 Aug 2021

Excellent
10.0

Complete contrast to IOP. Brilliant reception pointing out everything we needed to know. Bar staff very friendly. Course beautifully maintained and stunning views Of all 3 courses played, would definitely re-visit this one first

Christine

24 Jul 2021

Very Good
8.0

Lovely views, the two nines we played were in good condition with fairly generous fairways. Pro shop staff very helpful and friendly. Unfortunately the impressive looking clubhouse was closed due to Covid so weren't able to visit it.

Simon

21 Jul 2021

Very Good
8.0

Very enjoyable would go back probably change the hotel and a couple of courses

Bob

7 Jul 2021

Excellent
10.0

Recommend this course and would play again. We played the Becton and Needles of the three 9 hole courses available. Great views of the Isle of Wight and Bournemouth. Again this was booked for a different day and later tee time, not what was originally requested and as it was our last day it meant we were later home than planned. Greatly inconvenienced.

Phil

28 Jun 2021

Excellent
10.0

David

25 Sep 2020

Very Good
8.0

Wonderful views and a great course lay out but the fairways are struggling.

Jh

29 Jul 2019

Excellent
10.0

John

18 Jun 2019

Excellent
10.0

We were meet by Derick the starter/ranger first class person he gave us all the details we needed we had a very nice game of golf.

Graham

2 Jun 2019

Excellent
10.0

First time visiting this course and will return. Well received by the staff and catering good.

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