
Becton Course
Barton-On-Sea Golf Club
About this course
Barton-On-Sea Golf Club's Becton course occupies clifftop land near New Milton on England's south coast, where Hampshire meets the edge of the New Forest. The course was designed by Harry Colt and J. Hamilton Stutt in the early twentieth century, a period when Colt was establishing himself as one of Britain's most influential golf architects. The layout takes advantage of elevated terrain that overlooks Christchurch Bay and the Isle of Wight, with the English Channel forming a dramatic backdrop to several holes. The course plays across gently rolling heathland with characteristics typical of courses in this coastal Hampshire region. Gorse, heather, and mature trees frame many holes, while the clifftop position exposes the layout to prevailing winds that can significantly affect play. The routing makes strategic use of the natural contours, and Colt's design principles—emphasizing thoughtful shot values and natural hazard placement—remain evident in the layout's structure. Barton-On-Sea operates as a members' club with a traditional clubhouse and maintains both the Becton course and a shorter nine-hole layout. The club serves the local golfing community in this part of the south coast, situated between Bournemouth to the west and Southampton to the east. The setting offers a quieter alternative to some of the region's better-known courses while retaining the design pedigree associated with Colt's work during his productive early career.
Quick facts
- Location
- New Milton, Hampshire, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1897
- Designer(s)
- Harry S. Colt, J. Hamilton Stutt
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 3,140 yards
- Difficulty
- 35.9/126
Getting there
The journey to Barton-On-Sea Golf Club begins at Southampton Airport (SOU), a mere thirty minutes inland, or alternatively via London's major hubs - Heathrow (LHR) or Gatwick (LGW) - followed by a leisurely two-hour drive southwest through the New Forest's ancient woodlands and open heathland. The final approach descends from the forest canopy toward the Hampshire coast, where the landscape opens to reveal the Solent's distant waters and the club's elevated position overlooking Christchurch Bay. Here, perched on the clifftop at New Milton, Barton-On-Sea Golf Club emerges as a quietly commanding presence - a place where the English seaside tradition meets the understated elegance of a members' sanctuary, the salt air and maritime light signaling arrival at one of the south coast's most storied golfing addresses.

FAQ
Common questions about Becton at Barton-On-Sea Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Becton was designed by Harry S. Colt and J. Hamilton Stutt.
Yes. Becton at Barton-On-Sea Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Becton is 36.
Becton plays 3,140 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Becton is 126.
Becton is a 9-hole course.

