Golf is a sport known for its rich history and unique language. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a beginner stepping onto the green for the first time, there's a world of golf lingo that can leave you puzzled. We’ve rounded up a few golf terms that you may not have heard of or have a full understanding of their meaning.

Golf has been a popular sport for centuries and for good reason. Not only is it a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors, but it can also have a positive impact on mental health.

For the first time in the golf club’s 127-year history, Came Down is proud to announce the formation of the World’s first Golf Club musical supergroup, who will play live at the golf club on Friday July 21st 2023.

Golf is a sport that demands focus, precision, and dedication. It’s not just about hitting the ball and walking around the course; there’s much more to it. To become a good golfer, you need to develop the right habits, both on and off the course.

Golf is a sport that demands focus, precision, and dedication. It’s not just about hitting the ball and walking around the course; there’s much more to it. To become a good golfer, you need to develop the right habits, both on and off the course.

A membership at Came Down Golf Club offers so much more than just access to a great golf course all year round. From expert advice and lessons to regular competitions and social events, you'll find plenty of opportunities to make the most of your membership.

Following festive celebrations, the beginning of a new year can be a tough time but hitting the golf course is a great way to tackle the January blues.

Just because it’s winter, you don’t have to stow away the clubs and stop playing golf. With quieter courses and fresh, clear winter mornings, the ‘offseason’ is a great time to practice your game with less pressure and keep up the momentum, ready for spring.

Did you know that the average tour pro spends around three to four hours practising the full swing and the same amount of time on the short-game?

With breath-taking panoramic views of the Dorset countryside ablaze with fiery colours and an abundance of wildlife to spot, including rutting Sika deer, autumn is the perfect time to visit Came Down for a round of golf.

Golf is a sport that can be enjoyed by all ages and abilities, offering an ideal opportunity to socialise and build relationships whilst improving skills and getting the steps in (plenty of them!)

Whilst it’s important to have fun when playing golf, setting specific goals will give you focus and help you to improve faster.

If you’re new to the game, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with all the terms and phrases.

Here are some of the most important ones to know:

Never played golf before but always wondered if you’d enjoy it? Well, there’s no better month to give it a go!

We take great pride in welcoming women to golf in West Dorset!

With members from 2 to 92, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, supportive and inclusive community of golfers of all abilities, ages and backgrounds.

Have you considered introducing your child or children to the world of golf? With a huge range of mental, physical and social benefits, golf is the perfect sport for kids to play individually, with friends or enjoy as a family day out.