Woodland at Dorset Golf Resort

The Woodland 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, natural drainage, and native vegetation create conditions well-suited to year-round golf. Hawtree, a prominent British architect whose family has designed and renovated courses across the United Kingdom for several generations, shaped the routing to work with the existing topography and wooded areas that give the course its name.

The layout moves through corridors of pine and mixed woodland, with holes that require accuracy off the tee and thoughtful course management. The sandy subsoil provides firm playing surfaces, and the design incorporates natural hazards and strategic bunkering that reward precise shot-making. Elevation changes are modest but sufficient to add variety to the holes and create natural viewing points across the property.

Dorset Golf Resort operates as a resort facility offering accommodation and multiple courses, with the Woodland serving as one of the primary layouts. The course is accessible to visitors and resort guests, making it part of the broader golf offering in Dorset, a county with a strong tradition of heathland and parkland golf. The setting near Poole places it within reach of both the Dorset coast and the New Forest region, areas known for their natural beauty and concentration of golf courses.