Remedy Oak opened in November 2005, designed with input from former Ryder Cup Captain John Jacobs, who made several visits during its construction. Nestled within over 250 acres of ancient woodland near Horton in Dorset, the course exudes a sense of maturity that belies its young age. Jacobs noted, “When I first saw the site for Remedy Oak, I recognized its potential to become one of the best courses in the UK. Seeing it now, I feel that potential has been fully realised.”
Nearby, the legendary Remedy Oak tree, measuring over six metres in girth, holds historical significance. It’s said that King Edward VI, at just nine years old, sat beneath this oak and “touched for King’s Evil,” a medieval belief that the king could heal those with skin diseases.
While miracles aren’t guaranteed at Remedy Oak Golf Club, it stands out as perhaps the most exclusive golf club south of the M25, boasting meticulously maintained conditions from tee to green. The club has also hosted the Legends Charity Golf Classic, where cricketer Sir Ian Botham held an annual charity event for Leukaemia Research.
Many consider Remedy Oak to be one of the finest inland golf courses in Britain, though few had the opportunity to play it when it first opened. Fortunately, the club now welcomes visitors, and the consensus is that the premium green fee is well worth it.
