Broadstone at Broadstone Golf Club

Broadstone Golf Club sits on heathland terrain in Dorset, approximately six miles north of Poole Harbour. Harry S. Colt designed the course in 1898, early in his career before he became one of the most influential golf architects of the early twentieth century. The layout occupies sandy, well-draining soil typical of English heathland courses, with heather, gorse, and pine trees defining the playing corridors and natural hazards.

The course measures around 6,300 yards from the back tees and plays as a par 70. The routing makes use of the property's natural contours and vegetation, with several holes threading through mature woodland and others opening to more exposed heathland. Colt's design philosophy emphasized strategic options rather than penal hazards, and Broadstone reflects this approach with its placement of bunkers and the angles of approach into greens. The greens themselves feature subtle undulations characteristic of Colt's work.

Broadstone has maintained much of its original character over more than a century, though the course has seen refinements and adjustments over the years. The club operates as a private members' club with a traditional structure. The heathland setting and Colt pedigree place it among the notable courses in southern England, though it receives less attention than some of the more famous heathland layouts closer to London. The course rewards accurate driving and thoughtful course management, particularly when the heather is thick and the ground firm.