Red Funnel

Golf on the Island

A milder than average UK climate, plus more golf courses than there are days in the week, makes the Isle of Wight the perfect destination for a short golfing break. Golfers of all abilities are catered for, from the low handicap, weekend golfer to the occasional rusty swinger. Home to exhilarating downland courses with breathtaking views and bracing sea air, as well as peaceful parkland courses there's something on the Island for everyone.

With so many fabulous courses to try out why not take a short break? As well as organising your accommodation, our holidays team can add a round of golf to your holiday. Or you could even choose to stay at the Farringford Hotel at Freshwater Bay or the Priory Bay Hotel in St. Helens and enjoy a quick round of golf on your doorstep, as both hotels boast 9 hole courses in their grounds. Click below to find out more.

Freshwater Bay Golf Club

One of only two 18-hole courses on the Island, Freshwater Bay is situated on Afton Down offering sensational panoramic views of the Solent and the English Channel. A virtually unique downland links course on which Neolithic and Bronze Age Burial mounds form “natural” hazards on most holes.

The site, owned by the National Trust, is a SSSI and a European Special Area of Conservation, home to many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna, offering a unique opportunity to see birdies of all types!

Cowes Golf Club

Found within the centre of the town, Cowes Golf Club is a pleasant flat parkland course. The Club is within 5 min taxi ride of Red Funnel’s Hi-Speed terminal and is quickly accessible from the vehicle ferry terminal in East Cowes via the floating bridge.

Founded in 1909 and patronised by local aristocrats including Princess Beatrice, the 5,878 yard course offers stunning views of the Solent as well as plenty of challenges to entertain the experienced golfer. Bar and catering facilities are available for a celebratory or commiseratory tipple.

Osborne Golf Club

Situated in the grounds of Queen Victoria's holiday residence Osborne House, just one mile from the Red Funnel vehicle ferry terminal Osborne Golf Club is renowned for it's Red Squirrels which can be spotted at various points along the nine hole course.

Osborne Golf Club is a pleasant parkland course with several woods and copses and views out across the Solent.

Newport Golf Club

A delightfully scenic downland course with views over to Southampton on a clear day. Newport Golf Club has nine testing holes plus a challenging back nine to entertain golfers of all abilities.

Ryde Golf Club

Ryde Golf Club offers a delightful 9 hole undulating landscaped parkland course adjacent to the coastal path. Recently extended in length the course now has an 18 hole par of 70.

Sandown and Shanklin Golf Club

A welcoming and hospitable Private Members Club founded in 1900, Sandown and Shanklin Golf Club boasts excellent facilities for members and visitors alike. This County Championship Course is recognised for its natural beauty, spectacular views and its challenging shots, the 5th and 13th holes are particularly well regarded.

Ventnor Golf Club

Situated on the side and ridge of the down Ventnor Golf Club is an energetic course with bracing air and the fantastic panoramic views of the Island. It is also the oldest club on the Isle of Wight.

Westridge Golf Centre

Westridge Golf Centre incorporates everything the golfer could hope for in one place. With extensive practice facilities, including the only floodlit driving range on the Island, a putting green, on hand expert advice from P.G.A. professionals, the largest golf shop on the Island, plus a challenging nine hole golf course, everyone from the beginner to the expert will find something to challenge and excite themsleves here.