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Nigel Tokely (PGA, Head Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
John Jacobs
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15 miles N of Bournemouth
Turn east off Horton Road between the villages of Horton and Woodlands, and follow drive to the gated entrance.
Remedy Oak
Remedy Oak: this wonderfully natural championship course is quietly tucked away in 256 acres of ancient woodland on the edge of the New Forest. Expansively meandering through a backdrop of hardwood trees, mature pines, rhododendrons, heather and wild grasses, the course abounds with the natural beauty and tranquility of its surroundings.
Crafted by John Jacobs, renowned golfer, writer and swing "doctor", this excellent tree-lined parkland course measures over 7,000 yards from the back tees. The flowing layout weaves its way through majestic conifer-lined avenues, with water coming into play on eight holes. The snaking par-5 2nd and short par-4 8th are both awesome risk-reward holes, with water hazards fiercely defending both.
There's plenty of golfing challenge in this well-crafted modern design, with gentle elevation changes on many holes ... it's not a tiring course to walk. An absence of roads and housing ensures your quiet enjoyment of this Jacob's designed gem, while first-rate presentation also contributes to the appeal of Remedy Oak.
The layout rolls through the quiet woodland in three loops. The short uphill par-4 6th, delightful par-3 9th and kooky par-4 18th all bring you back to the attractive cabin-style, single-storey clubhouse. The 9th and 18th greens sit just below the clubhouse terrace.
It's worth noting that the Remedy Oak course plays best as a "summer" course. With a clay soil base, the course can get quite soggy during winter and after prolonged wet weather.
Remedy Oak is an exclusive members' club offering a few tee times on weekdays and weekends between 11:30am and 12:30pm.
Must book in advance. Handicap certificate required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Players generally walk this course.
Excellent
The ancient woodland on which Remedy Oak is laid out has a rich history dating back many centuries. The club's crest contains four elements: a crown, a deer, an oak tree and crossed golf clubs.
The Crown: refers to Edward VI (1537-53), the Boy King, who used to visit this location, to stay with Henry Hastings, the squire of the manor.
The Deer: the King and the squire would hunt deer over neighbouring Cranborne Chase.
The Oak Tree: the golf club takes its name from a nearby 800-year-old famous oak tree (coords: 50.889578, -1.928405). The Remedy Oak, now barely alive and standing, was touched by Edward VI, the "divine touch of the monarch". The tree subsequently developed a reputation for its healing properties ... even though the king died at age 15 from tuberculosis.
The Crossed Golf Clubs: representing the Club itself, home to a course crafted by renowned golfer, golf instructor, writer and course designer John Jacobs in 2006.
Remedy Oak's owner, Bill Riddle, also owns the Remedy Oak Brewing Co., which you'll see on the way into the golf club.
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