At a glance

Founded 1908 · Gold tees 5,552 yards · par 68

Wareham Golf Club is an 18-hole course on the edge of Wareham Forest. The current official scorecard lists the Gold men’s tees at 5,552 yards, par 68, with multiple tee sets available for different playing abilities.

The course’s position between Wareham, Poole and the Purbeck Hills makes it a useful inland counterpoint to the more exposed golf closer to the coast.

Playing character

Think your way around

The club describes the layout as challenging but fair, with a quirky course shape that rewards thought and course management. Trees, changing angles and more open sections all influence strategy.

Accuracy from the tee and controlled approach play are more useful than simply chasing distance. When the course opens out, wind can add another decision-making layer, so conservative targets often create the best scoring chances.

Visitor planning

Book close to the playing date

Visitors are welcome, with bookings currently available up to six days in advance. The club publishes visitor access after 09:30 on weekdays and after 12:00 on weekends and Bank Holidays.

For British Summer Time 2026, the club publishes standard and twilight rates, plus buggy, electric-trolley and push-trolley hire. These are date-sensitive and should be reconfirmed at booking.

Stay · Play · Recover

Use Wareham as the inland balance

Stay: Wareham, Poole or the Purbeck coast all work, depending on the rest of the itinerary.

Play: combine Wareham with Isle of Purbeck or another exposed coastal course for contrast.

Recover: the more sheltered setting makes this a sensible round between physically harder coastal days.