UK | Isle of Wight

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Isle of Wight | England
Highlights
  • Osborne House much loved summer residence of Queen Victoria
  • Two 18 hole and some 9 hole courses too
  • Cowes hosts international sailing events
  • Sandown is a popular seaside resort
  • The Needles
Weather variable although high summer sunshine levels
Other Information

SOU - Southampton

Ferries from Southampton, Portsmouth and Lymington

Places to visit
  • Newport - main shopping
  • Other: Ryde, East Cowes, Cowes, Sandown, Shanklin, Ventnor
  • Historic: Carisbrooke Castle, Osborne House, Appuldurcombe House, Yarmouth Castle
Our review (May 2002)

On our visit we played at Shanklin and Sandown, Freshwater Bay and Osborne Golf Clubs.

Golf courses

Shanklin and Sandown, Freshwater Bay (both 18 holes).

Ventnor (12 holes) plus Cowes, Osborne, Ryde and Newport (all 9 holes)

Golf courses
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Shanklin and Sandown Golf Club
Features
  • Opened as nine holes in 1900
  • 18 holes (from 1903)
  • 6044 yards (off back tees)
Our opinion

One of the best courses on the island being both challenging and interesting.

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Freshwater Bay Golf Club
Features
  • 18 holes
  • 5725 yards (off back tees)
  • A view of the sea from every tee
Our opinion

Some stunning views and some tough holes especially when the wind blows.

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Osborne Golf Club
Features
  • Completed in 1904
  • 9 holes
  • 6381 yards (off back tees)
  • Started out in 1892 as two holes for the Royal Household
Our opinion

Panoramic views and very quiet sums up the experience playing at Osborne.

Well worth combining a visit at Osborne House with a round of golf.

Last updated: 13 February 2017