The Lakeland course at Dorset Golf Resort is a Martin Hawtree design situated in the heathland landscape near Poole in Dorset. The course occupies terrain characteristic of this part of southern England, where sandy soils and natural drainage create conditions well-suited to year-round play. Hawtree, a member of a distinguished family of British golf architects, has worked extensively throughout the UK and brings a traditional sensibility to routing and strategic design. The layout takes its name from the presence of water features that come into play on several holes, adding both visual interest and strategic challenge to what is fundamentally a parkland-heathland hybrid. The course is part of a resort facility that includes accommodation and practice amenities, serving both visiting golfers and members. The routing makes use of the property's natural contours and existing vegetation, with pine and deciduous trees framing many holes. Dorset Golf Resort operates as a destination facility in a region better known for its coastal scenery than its concentration of golf courses, though the area's sandy subsoil has long supported quality turf conditions. The Lakeland course provides a contemporary design within reach of Bournemouth and the surrounding Dorset communities, offering a parkland alternative to the more famous heathland courses found further east in Hampshire and Surrey.