Ferndown Golf Club
What you’re in for.
Ferndown is a private heathland course laid out among pines and heather on a sandy ridge in east Dorset.
The club also runs the 9-hole Alliss Course, formerly the Presidents Course, renamed in 2015 after the Alliss family.
THE COURSE
The layout is defined by well-positioned dog-leg holes and steep-lipped bunkers that reward accurate tee shot placement over length.
GETTING ON, AND THE RULES
GETTING A GAME AS A NON-MEMBER
- A booked visitor tee time on Tuesdays, Thursday afternoons or Friday mornings.
- As a member's guest.
AT THE CLUB
Play Ferndown as a member’s guest, for £50.
That is the club’s own member’s guest rate, up to 72% below the £180 visitor green fee. A member signs you in and plays the round with you. Hosted Rounds is the members’ network that finds you the member.
Playing Ferndown as a guest
How do I play Ferndown Golf Club as a guest?+
Ferndown Golf Club is a private members' club, so the surest way to play it is as a member's guest. Hosted Rounds is a UK members' network built for exactly that: join, connect with a Ferndown member, and they sign you in as their guest, usually at the club's own member's-guest rate rather than the full visitor fee.
How much is it to play Ferndown Golf Club with a member?+
Played as a member's guest at Ferndown, the rate is about £50 a round, versus the £180 visitor green fee. Your host signs you in and it is paid at the club on the day.
How much does membership at Ferndown Golf Club cost?+
Membership subscriptions at Ferndown are set annually and, as at most private members' clubs, are generally quoted on enquiry, so ask the club direct about current fees, joining fees and any waiting list. If the aim is to play Ferndown rather than join it, you do not need a membership at all: a member can sign you in as their guest for about £50, which is what Hosted Rounds arranges.
Can you play Ferndown Golf Club without being a member?+
Yes. Ferndown allows visitor play, with some restrictions (championship course, weekday visitors only (no weekend). 9-hole alliss course not counted). You can also play as a member's guest, signed in by a member at the club's guest rate.
Where is Ferndown Golf Club?+
Ferndown Golf Club is in Dorset (BH22 8BU), in the South West.