Ashley Wood Golf Club

Ashley Wood Golf Club was established in 1896 by Sir William Henry Smith-Marriott, marking it as the fifth golf club formed in the Dorset area. The original course featured 2642 yards and nine holes, with grass bunkers as part of the design.

The course was integrated with historical landmarks such as Buzbury Rings, tumuli, and defensive dykes dating from pre-Roman times, which posed additional challenges for players. The Golfers Annual XXII in April 1896 documented the membership details and described the nine-hole course located about two miles from Blandford Station.

In 1952, Roy and Jackie Carey purchased the course, which had fallen into disrepair during the Second World War. By 1960, they had redeveloped it into a 9-hole course with 18 tees, resulting in a total yardage of 5107 yards.

On May 7th, 1994, now expanded to an 18-hole course measuring 6307 yards, Ashley Wood Golf Club marked almost a century since its inception. Subsequent developments from 1996 onwards included new tees, fairway constructions, and a watering system to maintain the greens in the summer months.

Visitors are welcome at The Ashley Wood Golf Club. Tee times are subject to availability, and advance online bookings are recommended. Click here to book a tee time 6 days in advance.

Twilight rates are available from 3:30 PM onwards.