Built on chalk.
Chalky soil and strong drainage help keep Wolfedale playable through the seasons, whatever the Dorset weather brings.
Wolfedale Golf Course
A public course, properly kept
Make a day
of it.
A 5,467-yard parkland course from the white tees, set in the Dorset countryside where good shots feel better and nobody is in a hurry.
Come as you are
A little more
room to breathe.
Set amongst the rolling Dorset countryside, Wolfedale offers enjoyable golf in a relaxed and welcoming setting. Whether you’re an experienced golfer, returning to the game, or picking up a club for the first time, you’ll find friendly golf, beautiful views, and a course designed to be enjoyed.
18Holes
1986Established
5,467Yards · White tees
Worth the drive
More than a
round.
01of03
Take it
hole by hole.
An enjoyable 18-hole course through rolling Dorset countryside, with a relaxed pace and a warm welcome for experienced golfers and complete beginners alike. Play 5,467 yards from the white tees or 4,992 yards from the yellow tees.
Hole
01
Par4
Yards252
S.I.9
A welcoming opener: short enough to tempt an aggressive start, but accuracy sets up the easiest route to par.
Hole 1 of 18
Front 9 · White tees
Par 33 · 2,718 yardsBack 9 · White tees
Par 36 · 2,749 yardsTotal · White tees
18 holes · Par 69 · 5,467 yards
Buggy hire
Ride the course,
at your pace.
Golf buggies are available to hire for £35. Call the Golf Shop before travelling to check current availability.
Buggy hire£35
Call about buggy hire
Subject to availability.
The six-hole starter course
Six holes · 700 yards
Start small.
Stay as long as you like.
The separate six-hole course is the low-pressure side of Wolfedale: a place for beginners, juniors, families and anyone sharpening the short game. It gives new golfers somewhere to learn without having to commit straight away to all eighteen holes.
Rates & availability
Choose your
round.
Choose the round that suits your day. Published green fees apply from May 2026, and visitors are always welcome.
18 holes
The full par-69 Wolfedale course from the tee of the day.
Call the office for availability →6-hole course
Beginner-friendly, family-friendly and ideal for a shorter session.
Call the office for availability →Season membership
Five-day and seven-day options for adults, seniors and intermediates.
View 2026 memberships →The numbers
White tee scorecard.
69Par
5,467Yards
Swipe or scroll each table to see all nine holes.
Front 9 · White tees
Par 33 · 2,718 yards
Back 9 · White tees
Par 36 · 2,749 yards
Published yardages are a guide. Check the current course scorecard and tee markers on the day.
Worth the drive
Find yourway here.
Address
Old Sherborne Road
Charminster
Dorchester
DT2 7SG
Golf shop & tee times
01305 260186
Call for tee times, availability and current opening hours.
Caddy Bar
01305 262486
The course is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Directions
Your first round
The tee is yours.
Wolfedale keeps the practical side simple. Visitors are welcome, the shop is on site, club hire is available and the licensed bar gives you somewhere to settle in before or after you play.
Call 01305 26018601Visitors welcomeFriendly, straightforward pay-to-play golf.
02Licensed barA relaxed stop before or after your game.
03Golf shopOn-site essentials and equipment.
04Club hireUseful for visitors or those just starting out.
