Brokenhurst Manor
Harry Colt laid out Brokenhurst Manor in the heart of the New Forest and it opened in 1919, a par 70 of about 6,240 yards routed as three loops of six holes through woodland and heath. A clear forest stream comes into play on nine of the eighteen, and the result is one of the most charming and underrated heathland tests in the south of England.
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The verdict
Brokenhurst Manor is the kind of course that wins golfers over slowly, then keeps them for life. Harry Colt routed it through the woodland and heath of the New Forest and it opened in 1919, a par 70 of about 6,240 yards that asks for placement and touch rather than brute length. It will never carry the fame of Colt's Sunningdale or Swinley Forest, yet many who play all three rate the day at Brokenhurst among their favorites.
The defining feature is the routing: three loops of six holes that each set out from and return to the clubhouse, so the round breathes in distinct chapters. A forest stream threads through the property and is in play on nine of the holes, demanding committed lines off the tee and clear thinking on the second shot. Add firm heathland turf, mature woodland framing and greens of real subtlety, and you have a course that rewards the thinking golfer far more than the long hitter. It is a members club that welcomes visitors, which makes it one of the most accessible Colt designs worth building a New Forest day around.
Brokenhurst Manor at a glance
- Opened
- 1919
- Designer
- Harry Colt
- Type
- Woodland heathland
- Par
- 70
- Yardage
- About 6,240 yds
- Green fee
- From about £40
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club and leading course databases. The course was designed by Harry Colt and opened in 1919, a par 70 of about 6,240 yards through New Forest woodland and heath. Indicative 2026 visitor green fees run from roughly £40 to £90 depending on season and weekday or weekend play; fees change through the year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The opening loop eases you in without ever letting you switch off. The first is a short par 4 with a gentle drive, but the sloping green needs respect, and the second is a fine par 5 where the temptation to go for it in two is checked by a stream short of the green and a large tree guarding the right. The tricky par 3 third sits well, with trouble down the right that leaves a devilish recovery for anyone who bails out.
The middle six is where Brokenhurst shows its teeth. Back to back par 4s at the eighth and ninth each stretch beyond 440 yards, two of the sternest holes on the card, asking for length and accuracy in equal measure off firm fairways. It is the stretch that decides most cards, and the one to be square with before you reach the closing loop.
The home loop offers a chance to claw shots back if you keep your nerve. The sweeping thirteenth demands an excellent drive and a strong second to a well defended target, while the par 5 sixteenth tempts the brave: a stream crosses the fairway at exactly the distance that gives pause, so the second shot is all about commitment and yardage. Pick the right line and Brokenhurst gives, hesitate and the New Forest stream collects the indecisive.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club that welcomes visitors and societies by prior arrangement, generally on weekdays with limited weekend availability |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 visitor rate from about £40 to £90 depending on season and weekday or weekend; always confirm directly before booking |
| Booking | Book through the professional shop in advance; societies and groups should enquire well ahead for preferred dates |
| On the day | Walking is straightforward on a gently rolling forest layout; buggies can be limited, so check availability when you book; smart golf attire expected |
| Getting there | Brockenhurst village in the New Forest National Park, within easy reach of Lymington, Southampton and Bournemouth, with Brockenhurst rail station close by |
| Best months | May to September for the warmest, driest forest conditions, though the heathland turf drains well and plays firm into autumn |
Access arrangements and indicative fees verified June 2026; policies and prices change through the season, so always confirm directly before planning a visit with the professional shop or your trip planner.
Where to stay nearby
Brockenhurst itself is one of the New Forest's prettiest villages, with country house hotels, spa retreats and characterful inns within minutes of the first tee, so many visiting golfers simply base themselves in or around the village. Lymington on the coast adds a sailing town with excellent dining and easy ferry links to the Isle of Wight, while Southampton is the nearest large hub for airport and rail arrivals.
It is a region made for a relaxed couples or buddies break rather than a long touring schedule. Pair Brokenhurst Manor with the wider Hampshire heathland scene and a night or two among the forest's wild ponies and ancient woodland, and you have a weekend that balances real golf with genuine downtime.
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Brokenhurst Manor questions
Who designed Brokenhurst Manor and when did it open?
Brokenhurst Manor was designed by Harry Colt and opened in 1919, laid out as three loops of six holes through the woodland and heath of the New Forest near Brockenhurst in Hampshire.
What is the par and length of Brokenhurst Manor?
Brokenhurst Manor is a par 70 of about 6,240 yards from the back tees, a woodland and heathland course with a clear forest stream in play on nine of the eighteen holes.
Can visitors play Brokenhurst Manor?
Yes. Brokenhurst Manor is a private members club that welcomes visitors and societies by prior arrangement on most weekdays, with limited weekend access. Book through the professional shop and confirm current rates before travelling.
How much is a green fee at Brokenhurst Manor?
Indicative 2026 visitor green fees run from roughly £40 to £90 depending on season and whether you play a weekday or a weekend. Fees change through the year, so always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.