Brown's Golf Course

Golf on the Isle of Wight tends to mean one thing for most visitors - and Brown's Golf Course near Sandown is where you'll find yourself if you've packed the clubs. It's a solid course that serves the local golfing community well, nothing fancy, just proper golf on an island that doesn't exactly overflow with links courses.

The course sits within easy reach of Sandown itself, which means you're not battling across the island to get a round in. If you're staying at Sandhills Holiday Park or White Cliff Bay, you're looking at a quick drive rather than a proper expedition. That matters when you're trying to fit golf around family time.

Unfortunately the details are thin on the ground - no website to speak of means you'll need to ring ahead for current rates, membership requirements, and whether visitors are welcome on the day you fancy playing. Opening hours aren't pinned down online either, so a phone call is essential before you head over.

This works best for golfers who can't face a day away from the course rather than for casual players looking for holiday entertainment. If you're a serious golfer on a park-based holiday, it's worth investigating. If you're hoping for a scenic coastal round or thinking golf might amuse the kids for an afternoon, look elsewhere. Practical stuff: go armed with the course's phone number and don't assume holiday park staff will have current details.