Dudsbury Golf Club, Ferndown, Bournemouth. (1992 -2024)
Founded in 1992.
Eighteen-hole course designed by Donald Steel.
The course closed in March 2024. The following message appeared on the club webpage – “We regret to inform you that Dudsbury Golf Club is permanently closed. We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support over the years. We are pleased to announce that all suppliers and staff have been paid and membership balances returned. Our team have moved on to new endeavours.”
First pro-am played in September 1993.
From the 1994 Golfer’s Handbook; Professional, A Grieg; 18-holes, 6,208 yards, SSS 71; Architect, Donald Steel; Driving Range and Academy Course.
Golfer’s Handbook 1998; Secretary, G H Legg; Professional, R Tuddenham; 18-holes, 6,765 yards, Par 71, SSS 73; Course records; Amateur; C Jessup, 68 (1997); Professional, R Dinsdale, 65 (1995).
Success for Dudsbury golfer in 2001.
Golfer’s Handbook 2002; Secretary, G H Legg; Professional, M Thomas; 18-holes, 6,903 yards, Par 71, SSS 73; Visitors, £32 a day (£37 weekend).
Professional tournament played at Dudsbury in October 2002.
Aberdeen Press and Journal Thursday 10 October 2002. Image © D.C.Thomson & Co. Ltd. Image created courtesy of THE BRITISH LIBRARY BOARD. 17
Golfer’s Handbook 2004 to 2006; Secretary, G H Legg; Professional, K Spurgeon; 18-holes, 6,903 yards, Par 71, SSS 73; Visitors, £35 (£40).
Golfer’s Handbook 2007 to 2009; Proprietary; Manager, Micella Chamberlain; Secretary and professional, Steve Pocknell; 18-holes, 6903 yards, Par 71, SSS 73; Visitors, £35 (£40).
The club continued to be listed in the Golfer’s Handbook until it ceased publication in 2015.
Course scorecards and pictures.