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FERNDOWN GOLF CLUB YOUR WHAT THEY SAY… Our renowned 18-hole ‘Old Course’ was designed by Harold Hilton, the Open Champion in 1892 and 1897. In fact, Harold was the only British amateur golfer to win the British and US Amateur titles in the same year (1911). What was to become one of the top golf Clubs in Dorset and the UK opened for play in 1913. Today, you’ll see Harold’s vision for Ferndown Golf Club remains intact, with its attractive outlook and pristine Tee to Green grooming often leading to the course being favourably compared to the world-famous Augusta. WHAT WE SAY… They tell the truth, Ferndown is an Englishman’s vision of Augusta. Set on the outskirts of the seaside town of Bournemouth Ferndown absorbs a beautiful part of the world and is a picturesque place to play golf. Ferndown (Old Course) truly deserves its place inside the top 100 courses in Britain, the Harold Hilton designed course has hosted a number of professional tournaments as well as being home to the golfing legend that is Peter Allis. Ferndown is a perfect example of what a top tier course should offer; a course of tactical fairways, subtle greens and an array of cleverly placed bunkers that provoke every golfer (no matter what standard) to play an intelligent game rather than a forceful one. The journey into the club is an impressive one, the course sits upon of a parcel of land surrounded by beautiful houses and manicured lawns and the club house its 58 YOURCADDY | ISSUE 03 self does not disappoint. The club boasts a well-stocked pro shop and a team of friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming Professionals that are happy to help out in any way to ensure your experience of their club does not fall short of all that it promises. The lounge and spike bar are a pleasant place to be whether its pre or post round offering a wide selection of drinks and some fantastic food. Ferndown’s golfing facilities are also of a platinum standard. The course has a number of driving nets and a large well-groomed putting green, a short walk from the clubhouse takes you to an expansive chipping practice area and driving range. The course is immaculate, its tee to green grooming has often been referred to as an English Augusta, the further you delve into the round the more the course impresses.