Join Came Down Golf Club

We welcome new members of all abilities from absolute beginner to professional standard.

The Club has about 600 members including a ladies’ section, a men’s seniors section and juniors. We pride ourselves on the relationship we have with our members, always trying to keep them informed and looking for new ways to ensure their membership represents outstanding value for money

As a new member, you will be welcomed to the club, which has a reputation for friendliness.

We currently have vacancies in some of our membership categories. Monthly payment terms can also be arranged.

The club is open to the whole community without discrimination including those on low or modest incomes. Anyone able to demonstrate they cannot afford full membership will be entitled to join the club and participate fully at a cost of £515 per year. If you cannot afford full membership, please apply in writing to The General Manager providing information and any supporting documents that you have that demonstrate you cannot afford to pay the full membership fee. Each application will be considered on its merits. We may ask you for further information or documents as part of our application process.

If you are interested in becoming a member or would like more information, please contact us:


Or you can complete and return the application form:
Membership Application Form

PLEASE READ THE 'NEW JOINER POLICY' BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM


Below are some of the benefits of becoming a full member of one of the best golf clubs in Dorset:


• Unlimited golf 365 days of the year (subject to course availability)
• Obtaining an official WHS (England Golf) handicap
• Fully organised competitions all year round
• Inter club matches for all playing standards
• Preferential rates for bringing guests to play
• Discount on bar purchases (currently 10%)
• Free of charge reciprocal arrangements with 16 other clubs
• Discounted rates for buggy hire
• Yearly buggy pass at a fantastic rate
• Spectacular panoramic views from all over the course
• Access to purchase a County Card for preferential rates at partner clubs through the whole country
• Extensive practice facilities
• PGA Professional on site
• Fully licensed bar
• Regular social functions
• Sunday carvery
• Excellent drainage so the course hardly ever closes
• No trolley bans in winter
• Membership options to suit your lifestyle
• Becoming part of a friendly golfing community

Subscription Rates from April 2025

Full £1100.40

Country £549.15

Junior (under 18 yrs) £97.65

Colt (aged 18-25) £319.20

Intermediate (aged 26-29) £549.15

Intermediate (aged 30-35) £659.40

Over 80 Years £438.90 (40%)

Flexible £405.30 (CATEGORY FULL. There is a waiting list for this category. Please contact ambassador@camedowngolfclub.co.uk for more information or to join the waiting list. More Info Here

Academy £523.95 More Info Here

Non-Playing (Social) £22.68 (inc.V.A.T.)

* Juniors under 10 are free of charge if a relative is a full member

** Subject to 10 years consecutive full membership

In addition to the annual subscription all members are required to pay the appropriate union fees as below:

MEN – England Golf (Men) £11.25

MEN - Dorset County Golf Union £17.00 = £28.25

LADIES – England Golf (Ladies) £10.50

LADIES - Dorset Ladies Golf Association £15.00 = £26.25

At the 2024 A.G.M. the Club agreed to introduce a £20 Course Levy which is payable by all Adult categories.

New Members will be charged a non-refundable Bar Credit (credit must be redeemed within the first 12 months of membership) £100 Full Membership / £50 Country/Intermediate/Flexible / £20 Academy.

We offer payment via a direct debit option, the payments are taken over nine months, April-December inclusive.

Reduced cost membership is available on application for those on low income. Please contact the General Manager for details.

Reciprocal Golf

Reciprocals are a great way of experiencing other courses completely free of charge. Our partner clubs generally take bookings 7 days in advance.

Reciprocals MUST be booked through the Club. Please do not contact the clubs independently.

The Ashley Wood Golf Club Blandford Forum, Dorset

Barton-on-Sea Golf Club New Milton, Hampshire

Bridport Golf Club Bridport, Dorset *(guest rate, not FOC)

Brokenhurst Manor Golf Club *  Brockenhurst, Hampshire    *(1 x 4ball @ £30 pp)

Bulbury Woods Poole, Dorset

Burley Golf Club Burley, Hampshire

Corhampton Golf Club Nr Southampton, Hampshire

Crane Valley Golf Club Verwood, Dorset

Cricket St Thomas Golf Club Nr Chard, Somerset

Dudsbury Golf Club Ferndown, Dorset

Harborne Golf Club Birmingham, West Midlands

Highcliffe Castle Golf Club Christchurch, Dorset

Knighton Heath Golf Club Bournemouth, Dorset

Lyme Regis Golf Club Lyme Regis, Dorset *£15pp charge

New Forest Golf Club  Lyndhurst, Hampshire

North Wilts Golf Club Nr Devizes, Wiltshire

Paultons Golf Centre  Southampton, Hampshire

Rowlands Castle Golf Club Havant, Hampshire

Rushmore Golf Club Tollard Royal, Dorset

Salisbury and South Wilts Golf Club Salisbury, Wiltshire

Southwick Park Golf Club Fareham, Hampshire

St Austell Golf Club Saint Austell, Cornwall *£15pp charge

Tehidy Park Golf Club Cornwall  *£20 pp

Wareham Golf Club  Wareham, Dorset

West Wilts Golf Club Warminster, Wiltshire

West Hove Golf Club  Hove, East Sussex

Weymouth Golf Club Weymouth, Dorset

At the above clubs a maximum of 4 players can enjoy courtesy on weekdays subject to availability