The Dorset Golf Resort operates two eighteen-hole courses near Poole in southern England, with the Lakeland and Woodland layouts both designed by Martin Hawtree. The resort sits in a landscape characteristic of the Dorset heathlands, where sandy soils and natural vegetation provide the foundation for golf course design. Hawtree, a member of the distinguished British golf architecture family, has worked extensively throughout the United Kingdom and is known for designs that incorporate natural landforms and native plantings. The Lakeland course takes its name from the water features that come into play across the routing, while the Woodland course moves through more heavily treed sections of the property. Both layouts reflect Hawtree's approach to working with existing terrain rather than imposing dramatic earthworks, allowing the natural character of the site to shape strategy and shot values. The courses serve a resort clientele that includes visitors to the Dorset coast as well as local members. The facility provides golf in a region better known for its coastal scenery and historic towns than for championship golf venues. The courses offer accessible holiday golf rather than tournament-level examination, with routing and conditioning suited to a range of abilities. The resort setting includes lodging and dining amenities that support multi-day stays, positioning the golf within a broader leisure experience in southern England.