Dibden Golf Centre's future 'uncertain' as operator quits

Dibden Golf Centre’s future is uncertain after the company running the council-owned club gave notice to end its contract in March 2027. New Forest District Council has begun searching for a “transitional” operator and launched a procurement process for a new three-year operating agreement, which the council says will ensure continuity for customers while keeping the site’s long-term options under review. The centre is expected to keep running as normal during the process, which opens on 18 November. In 2025/26, 37,000 rounds were played across its nine- and 18-hole courses, but the council warns future terms may differ substantially due to changing market conditions.