Isle of Wight Golf Courses
How many golf courses are in the Isle of Wight?
GeoGolf lists 8 golf courses in the Isle of Wight, checked 17 October 2026. Each one has its own course page with the address and website where we hold them.
Golf in the Isle of Wight at a glance
GeoGolf lists 8 golf courses in the Isle of Wight. Use the list below to compare courses before you choose where to play.
Our listings record the number of holes for 4 of the 8 courses. 2 have 18 holes, 1 has 12 holes and 1 has 9 holes. The courses are in or near Ryde, Cowes, East Cowes, Freshwater, Newport and 2 other places.
The list includes Cowes Golf Club, Freshwater Bay Golf Club and Newport Golf Club. While you plan a trip, note that the nearest counties in our directory are Hampshire (30 courses, about 25 miles), Dorset (9 courses, about 30 miles) and West Sussex (13 courses, about 40 miles). We measure that between the middle of each county's listed courses.
We approve each course before we count it, and we leave out closed ones. We have no closed course in the Isle of Wight on record. However, hole counts and town names come from the source data, so check the club's website before you travel.
About golf in Isle of Wight
The Isle of Wight is a compact golf destination. Courses sit against the island's chalk downland, woodland and coastal scenery. Since ferries run from Portsmouth, Southampton and Lymington, the island is easy to reach.
GeoGolf Course lists 8 courses on the island, from Freshwater Bay in the west to Shanklin & Sandown in the east, with Cowes, Newport, Osborne, Ryde, Ventnor and Westridge in between.
A round on the Isle of Wight pairs well with a wider island visit. Car hire or a bike is easy to arrange once you arrive.
All Isle of Wight golf courses
Cowes Golf Club
Freshwater Bay Golf Club
Newport Golf Club
Osborne Golf Club
Ryde Golf Club
Shanklin & Sandown Golf Club
Ventnor Golf Club
Westridge Golf Club
Counties near the Isle of Wight
- Hampshire · 30 courses · about 25 miles away
- Dorset · 9 courses · about 30 miles away
- West Sussex · 13 courses · about 40 miles away
- Berkshire · 16 courses · about 55 miles away
- Surrey · 27 courses · about 55 miles away
- East Sussex · 12 courses · about 60 miles away
Golf in the Isle of Wight: common questions
Which towns in the Isle of Wight have golf courses?
Listed courses in the Isle of Wight are in or near Ryde, Cowes, East Cowes, Freshwater, Newport, Sandown and Ventnor. Each course page gives the address, website and a map where we hold them.
How many 18-hole and 9-hole golf courses are in the Isle of Wight?
We record the number of holes for 4 of the 8 listed courses in the Isle of Wight. 2 have 18 holes, 1 has 12 holes and 1 has 9 holes. The rest have no hole count on record yet, so check with the club.
Where can I find golf courses near the Isle of Wight?
The closest counties in our directory are Hampshire, Dorset and West Sussex, measured between the middle of each county's listed courses. You can also browse all UK regions.