The course - initially called The Broadstone Links at The Dorset Golf Club - was originally laid out by Tom Dunn, the professional at nearby Meyrick Park in Bournemouth, who was the most prolific designer of his time. Colt's contribution came in 1914, when he was tasked with laying out new holes in the heathland from the present 5th tee to the 16th green, thus cutting out the parkland holes to make the course entirely heathland.