Hampshire

One of only 30 chalk downland courses in England, this 18-hole, par-69 layout sits on the slopes of Tichborne Down on the edge of the South Downs National Park. Free-draining and easy-walking, with five tricky par 3s and a regular host of county amateur and professional tournaments.

England's original 18-hole par-3 course, designed by three-time major winner Sir Henry Cotton in the early 1960s. Set between Winchester and Romsey, it hosts the annual Hampshire PGA Short Course Championship and takes around two hours to play.

Established in 1907 and designed by J.H. Taylor, this 18-hole, par-70 chalk-based course offers splendid views of the undulating Hampshire countryside and rarely closes even in poor weather.

An 18-hole, par-71 course set across 160 acres of low, undulating woodland/heathland between Farnborough and Aldershot, redesigned by Charles Kenneth Cotton and Frank Pennink in 1974. Regarded as one of the South East's finest woodland/heathland tests, with three tricky par 3s.

An 18-hole combination at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club pairing the Becton and Needles clifftop nines overlooking the Solent.

An 18-hole combination at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club pairing the Becton and Stroller clifftop nines overlooking the Solent.

An 18-hole combination at Barton-on-Sea Golf Club pairing the Needles and Stroller clifftop nines overlooking the Solent.

Recently transformed after relocating to the former Dummer site, this reimagined downland course is now one of the leading clubs in southern England, paired with a new state-of-the-art clubhouse and driving range.

An 18-hole, par-69 pay-and-play parkland course on the Surrey/Hampshire border, notable for water hazards on 14 of its holes and Roman-era archaeological finds unearthed during 1990s landscaping. Currently closed for a full redevelopment, with reopening planned.

An 18-hole, par-70 private heathland course established in 1923 near Liphook, recognised by the R&A as an exemplary inland heathland design and an early example of strategic golf course architecture.

An 18-hole, par-69/70 parkland course designed by Bruce Weller, set within the grounds of Hampshire Cricket's Utilita Bowl. USGA-standard greens, five lakes, wildflower meadows and an island-green par 3 feature across the 90-acre site, with practice facilities and PGA coaching at the Boundary Lakes Academy.

The historic Forest Course at Bramshaw, dating to around 1865 and the oldest course in Hampshire, laid out in the heart of the New Forest where ponies, donkeys and cattle roam freely across the fairways.

The more modern of Bramshaw's two 18-hole layouts, the Manor Course runs through parkland in the heart of the New Forest, complementing the club's historic Forest Course.

Formed in 1974/75 by local golfers with New Forest District Council, this 18-hole parkland course at Dibden Golf Centre (which also has a 9-hole course) is a popular community club for the Hythe and Waterside area, with over 300 members.

Designed by Harry Colt and founded in 1915, this 18-hole, par-70 course is regarded as one of the finest in the New Forest, laid out in three loops of six holes through woodland and heath with a stream on nine holes. Red and roe deer, buzzards and egrets are regularly spotted around the course.

A Peter Alliss-designed complex on the shores of Portsmouth Harbour near Fareham, comprising an 18-hole Creek Course and a shorter 9-hole Park Course, part of a wider club with health and leisure facilities.

An 18-hole, par-69 course opened in 1979 on the edge of Southampton, offering a relaxed, community-focused golf centre with a driving range and on-site café.

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this 18-hole course on chalk foundations offers fast-draining, mud-free golf year-round with stunning views across the hills, valleys and woodlands of the South Downs.

Established in 1909, this 9-hole, 18-tee parkland course near Cowes town centre measures over 6,000 yards played as an eighteen-holer, with tight fairways, small greens and views of the Solent from several holes.

The 6,186-yard Championship-standard Greenwood Course at East Horton, redesigned by Ryder Cup player Guy Hunt in 2009 and set across a tributary of the River Hamble near Eastleigh.

The 5,672-yard Parkland Course at East Horton near Eastleigh, a friendlier companion to the club's Championship Greenwood layout, alongside the 9-hole par-3 Marwell Course.

An 18-hole, par-69 links course designed by Hawtree Ltd on the downlands above Freshwater Bay, offering stunning sea views over the English Channel from every tee. Co-host of the golf events at the 2011 Island Games.

A friendly members' club founded in 1891 in the North East Hampshire countryside. This 18-hole, par-71 parkland and woodland course measures 6,277 yards, with many mature trees and water hazards testing golfers of all standards.

Established in 1914 and redesigned by James Braid in 1920, this 18-hole, par-71 course sits on 250 acres of chalk downland in the South Downs National Park overlooking Winchester. Renowned for excellent year-round drainage, with views stretching towards the Isle of Wight.

Owned by the John Lewis Partnership and set overlooking the River Test, this course comprises two distinct 9-hole layouts on chalk downland: the Old Course, opened in 1929 and designed by Harry Colt, and the New Course by Donald Steel. Play is by society booking rather than pay-and-play.

A heathland and parkland course that has tested golfers for over a century, with small greens and oak- and pine-lined fairways. Five strong par 3s feature, including a signature 13th played across a river to a sloping green, plus a 5-hole academy course.

Hampshire's only European PGA Tour venue, set across 225 wooded acres. The 18-hole, par-71 Championship Meon Course winds through ancient oak forest with tree-lined fairways and water hazards, complemented by the shorter 9-hole Valley Course, which includes the remains of an ancient Roman village.

The second-oldest golf club in Hampshire, opened in 1888 on Crown Land within the New Forest National Park. This 18-hole, par-69 heathland course is enclosed by forest on three sides, with free-roaming ponies adding to its distinctive character, and has been rated among the UK's top 50 heathland courses.

Officially opened in 1982 by Seve Ballesteros, Jack Nicklaus, Bill Rogers and Isao Aoki, this 18-hole, par-72, 6,288-yard course was designed by Peter Alliss. Elevated tees, tree-lined fairways and holes featuring lakes and creeks make it a leading golf resort in East Hampshire.

An 18-hole, par-72 Championship course of 6,238 yards near the M27, with an inland-links front nine and a tree-lined back nine, complemented by a 6-hole Academy course and a Toptracer driving range. Sister course to Bramshaw, Hampshire's oldest club.

Founded in 1891 and relocated to its current Adhurst site in 1997, this 18-hole, par-72 course designed by Martin Hawtree sits on 170 acres of sandstone beneath the South Downs and The Hangers. USGA-specification greens and free-draining fairways make it playable year-round.

A testing 18-hole, par-69 hilltop municipal course of 6,139 yards, set on the South Downs above Portsmouth and managed by Glendale Golf on behalf of Portsmouth City Council.

An 18-hole, par-69 woodland course on the outskirts of Southampton, just a mile from M27 Junction 3. Undulating fairways, raised greens and strategic deep bunkers reward accuracy over distance.

Founded in 1902 and designed by Harry Colt, sharing its design heritage with Sunningdale and Wentworth, this 18-hole, par-72 course near Havant continues to develop with modern course improvements while retaining its classic parkland character.

Formed in 1888 and granted its Royal title by King George V in 1913, this 18-hole, par-72 course on Teg Down was laid out by J.H. Taylor in 1901 and later modified by Harry Colt. Firm fairways and thick rough on undulating Hampshire downland make it a serious test for accomplished golfers.

Opened in 1989 and designed by Hawtree & Son, this 27-hole complex comprises three distinct 9-hole loops — the Park, the Woods and the Lakes — rolling across the North Wessex Downs near Watership Down, with a golf academy, hotel and dining on site.

The Isle of Wight's top-ranked golf course, this 18-hole County Championship heathland layout is celebrated for its natural beauty and challenging qualities. The 5th and 13th holes are considered among the best in the South of England, with gorse, tree and shrub-lined fairways demanding accurate driving.

An 18-hole parkland course near Basingstoke, offering a welcoming, accessible layout with driving range and academy facilities for golfers of all levels.

An 18-hole, 5,527-yard parkland course near Fareham, recently the subject of over £1 million of investment. Mature trees, lakes and testing bunkers give real character to a layout that's kind to less experienced golfers while offering surprises to more accomplished players.

Designed by former Ryder Cup captain Dave Thomas, this 18-hole, links-style course occupies over 200 acres of Hampshire's chalk downland near Pitt. Fast-draining, wind-exposed and punctuated by seven strategic lakes, its signature par-5 18th finishes with a risk-reward approach in front of the hunting-lodge-style clubhouse.

Established in 1935 and designed by J.H. Taylor, this 27-hole municipal facility in Bassett comprises an 18-hole, par-70 championship course set in mature woodland and parkland, plus a shorter 9-hole course, and is regarded as one of the best municipal courses in southern England.

A private members' club, opened in 1926, that plays its competitions and matches over the adjacent public Great Salterns course beside Farlington Harbour. Well populated with established trees, the course often has a links feel despite its inland setting.

An 18-hole, par-69 parkland course surrounding Southwick Lake in the South Hampshire countryside, offering defined holes with good birdie opportunities alongside a fair test for all standards.

Founded in 1992 and designed by John Wright and European Tour veteran Eamon Darcy, this 18-hole, par-72 course began life as an inland links and has matured into a downland-style test. Free-draining subsoil keeps play open through the seasons, with prominent bunkers and water features across its two returning loops of nine.

Set within 240 acres of rolling Test Valley countryside, this course sits on free-draining chalk downland and rarely closes. It's complemented by a 9-hole, par-3 Academy Course, a 10-bay driving range and an excellent short-game practice area.

Set within 200 acres of Hampshire countryside near Basingstoke, this 18-hole course offers a Championship-length test from the black tees (7,019 yards, par 72) down to more forgiving options, with some of the finest and most interesting greens in the area.

The oldest club on the Isle of Wight, established in 1892 and designed by Tom Dunn. This unusual 12-hole downland and clifftop course offers panoramic views of the English Channel and mainland from its dramatic coastal setting.

Founded in 1907, this 18-hole course near Portsmouth offers a mature, well-maintained layout framed by trees and streams, with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for members and visitors alike.

An 18-hole combination at Wellow Golf Club pairing the Embley and Blackwater nines, part of the club's 27-hole parkland layout near Romsey.

An 18-hole combination at Wellow Golf Club pairing the Ryedown and Blackwater nines, part of the club's 27-hole parkland layout near Romsey.

An 18-hole combination at Wellow Golf Club pairing the Ryedown and Embley nines, part of the club's 27-hole parkland layout near Romsey.

The only pay-and-play golf facility on the Isle of Wight, currently expanding from a 9-hole, par-31 layout towards a full 18 holes. A covered, floodlit driving range and PGA coaching support golfers of all levels.

Founded in 1992, this 27-hole complex on the Hampshire Downs comprises the 18-hole downland West Course and a newer 9-hole parkland East Course, completed in 2021. Naturally free-draining, chalk-based soil makes it one of the finest all-weather venues in the South of England.

An 18-hole, par-69 parkland course near Fareham, offering an accessible round for golfers of all abilities close to the historic market town of Wickham.

Built in 1992 on the border of the South Downs National Park near Alton, this 18-hole parkland course has matured into a picturesque, relaxed test with undulating greens, mature woodland and three par 5s, complemented by a driving range and golf simulators.