Ryde Golf Club

Course Type
Parkland
Designer
TBC
Par
66 
Slope
0
Rating
3.3
Golf Professional
TBC
Green Fees
Reviews
1

Course Information

ADDRESS:
Park House, Binstead Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO333NF, United Kingdom
WHAT/THREE/WORDS:
Unknown
TELEPHONE:
01983 614809
DESCRIPTION:

Ryde Golf Club, one of the oldest clubs on the Isle of Wight, was founded in 1895 and offers a 9-hole parkland course played as 18 holes with a par of 70. Spanning 100 acres, the course features narrow fairways, mature trees, and undulating terrain, which provide a stern test of accuracy and course management. The club is located near Ryde and is easily accessible from the A3055, making it convenient for both local and visiting golfers. Ryde Golf Club is steeped in history and has a reputation for fostering a close-knit community of players. The 7th hole, a tricky dogleg par-4, is a standout, requiring a well-placed tee shot to set up a clear approach to the green.

The club has hosted numerous local tournaments over the years, contributing to its long-standing role in the island’s golfing culture. Known for its friendly environment and historic charm, Ryde Golf Club continues to attract players looking for a challenging yet welcoming round of golf.

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3.3 / 5

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Course Scorecards

Course Tee Holes Par Rating Slope Add Card
Ryde Golf Club Yellow 18 71 67.7 118

Regulars At This Course

Steve DeCosimo
36.0
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27.0

Golf Club Reviews

'JB' John Barber
14.9
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More than you may expect

This is the first time back for over ten years and it does not disappoint.

As a 9 hole you may think it has little to offer, but you'd be wrong. About half the holes use the same tee boxes twice, but the other half change you perspective of the course. The 1st/10th just need a driver and wedge, but don't overshoot, you'll get tree trouble. 2/11 are par 5's with OOB all up the right and a ditch 120 back from the green. 3/12 - just a mild dog leg to the right with OOB on the right - but you do need to really mishit it that far. The 4th/13th are next to an OOB on your left - don't be tempted to try cutting the corner unless you can get the height - there is also a ditch to worry about. Onto the 5th/14th - it's a simple par 4....except for the pond at 200 yards. Now comes the downhill dog leg right 6th - last time I played here, clearing the trees was quite possible, but now they've grown a bit. And why didn't I do 15 at the same time? Because the tee is somewhat farther back, and other than having to go over the previous green, and there being a narrow gap through the trees, and those other trees that have grown a bit - well it's a simple SI 1 par 4!

Just three holes of both nines left - time for the oxygen tanks! 7/16 are par 3's to different green's almost adjacent to each other that are both nearly at the top of Everest.(Well it feels like climbing Everest!) Of course once up there you now need to play back down (then up) across the OOB field blindly to have a pop at the raised green in regulation - more oxygen! Finally 9/18, which is just a 140 yard par 3, simple, but for the four bunkers!

Overall the quality of the course can't be faulted. Tee boxes are being used properly by continual re positioning the markers, and they have winter tees that accept tees. Fairways were a little fluffy, but are well kept. The greens are in very good condition, true but not overly fast. All bar three of the bunkers were well raked with sand, yes sand, in them (unlike many around the country that sprinkle a little sand once or twice a year) Those three were unraked because of me!!

All the members met on the day were friendly and spoke to us. The steward was helpful, clubhouse is dated but welcoming. Only drawback was no kitchen in action on the visit.

Yes do like this track. If I was a resident on the Island (never again) this is probably the course I'd join.
Date Thursday, 03, September 2020