Bakewell Golf Club
About Bakewell Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Station Road, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1GB United Kingdom
Tel: 01629 812307
Website: https://www.bakewellgolfclub.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££
Midweek Guide: £15.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £20.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Bakewell | White | 68 | 66 | 5244 | ||
| Bakewell | Yellow | 68 | 66 | 5122 | ||
| Bakewell | Red | 69 | 68 | 4681 | ||
| Bakewell | Yellow | 34 | 66 | 2542 | ||
Bakewell Golf Club Reviews
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What The Club Says
Overlooking the town and River Wye, Bakewell Golf Club offers glorious views of the surrounding environment such as hills and valleys. Founded in 1899 this 9 hole / 18 tee course offers golfers of standards a testing yet enjoyable challenge.
Reviews for Bakewell Golf Club
S rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 1 2025
Bakewell GC ????
Bakewell Golf Club benefits from being located close to the town centre, right in the heart of the Peak District. With such a picturesque setting, you would expect a charming and memorable round of golf. Sadly, the reality is quite different, and the course feels like a missed opportunity.Course Layout
The layout is extremely hilly — and not in a strategic, interesting way. Instead, it is relentlessly steep with almost no flat lies anywhere on the course. Rather than testing skill and shot-making, it often feels like a physical grind. While some players may enjoy the challenge it borders on exhausting, with little reward for the effort required.
Greens
The greens are, at best, average. They lack pace and consistency, often running slow or patchy. Approach shots are rarely rewarded, and putts don’t roll as they should. The overall impression is of surfaces that are maintained just enough to be playable but without the care needed to make them enjoyable.
Fairways and Rough
This is where the course falls down most noticeably. The fairways are far too long and unkempt, so even accurate tee shots can feel unrewarding. The rough is unmanaged and scruffy, making it unnecessarily frustrating rather than providing a fair challenge. These conditions don’t reflect natural ruggedness — they reflect neglect.
Overall Condition
Taken as a whole, the course feels under-maintained it feels unloved, and the lack of upkeep is obvious throughout.
Value for Money
This is perhaps the hardest point to justify. The fees charged are cheap but it’s reflected in the quality of the experience. Given the course’s condition, it does not offer good value for money, especially when compared to other courses in the area that are better maintained and more enjoyable to play.
Verdict
Bakewell Golf Club has a fantastic location and enormous potential. Sadly, it doesn’t come close to delivering a worthwhile round of golf. The hilly layout is relentless rather than strategic, the greens are forgettable, the fairways and rough are poorly managed, and the overall condition is disappointing it’s hard to recommend this course to visiting golfers or even local players.
Rating: 1 out of 5 – Scenic setting wasted on a neglected, frustrating, and poor-value course. Try Buxton High Peaks, or Cavendish GC far better.
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Charles G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 30 2025
Bakewell 3 Ball
Difficult Course to Navigate.Same Tee’s and greens for different holes.
Very Difficult to play if you have poor mobility.
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Jack Tickleus rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 3 2025
Hidden gem
Absoloute gem of a course. Played with a friend last week. Stunning views. A really good test of golf with some long and short par 4\'s, as well as a couple of attractive and tricky par 3\'s. At 20 quid for 18 holes (9 holes different tees) you\'d struggle to find better value elsewhere. The bar wasn\'t open, so nothing in the way of \'hospitality\' per se. But the locals and members we chatted to on the course were very friendly. Highly recommended.Reviewer Rating
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Paul G rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 15 2023
undulating energetic course
Challenging course in great condtion for the time of year. Greens very good. Online booking available only.Reviewer Rating
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Eifion E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 31 2018
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Andy C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 20 2017
well worth a visit
Having read reviews that suggested that only goats with stamina would put in a good round here I was pleasantly surprised. Not as hilly as expected if you put the ball in right area. Only one or two meaningful climbs. Quite short, with some par 4s reachable in 2 for mid/high handicappers.The 7th (16th) a gem for me. Fairways and greens in good condition. Seemed to be no clubhouse to speak of, just sign in, and directions to 1st tee were a challenge to find. V quiet when I played so the 2 x 9 holes not an issue.Reviewer Rating
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Alan B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 7 2017
To say the least very undulating and therefore shot choice important.
learnt how to play with feet above and below the ball very quickly
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 24.1)
learnt how to play with feet above and below the ball very quickly
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 24.1)
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Kenneth H rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 12 2014
Club house very good the food was excellent. Course 9 hole have to have one leg shorter than the other, hard on the legs.
(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 93 Handicap: 13.2)
(Round played: Sep 2014 - Score: 93 Handicap: 13.2)
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Steven B rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 27 2014
Visited this course on Saturday 23rd Aug after phoning to see you you needed to book. No booking required so I turned up with my wife at 4pm to find the course was closed. Very disappointed
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Barrie C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 2 2014
Accuracy is essential, small greens, fairways which run all over the place and the day I played ,the course was in excellent condition and the sun was shining. if you are having a bad round, just enjoy the tremendous views. The club house food is excellent, friendly people and a must course to visit if in the area on your hols.
(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 91 Handicap: 16.8)
(Round played: Jul 2014 - Score: 91 Handicap: 16.8)
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Is there a driving range at Bakewell Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Bakewell Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Bakewell Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Bakewell Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a Pro Shop at this venue.
Are there changing facilities at Bakewell Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Bakewell Golf Club.
No, we are unaware of being able to hire buggies here.
Can you hire golf clubs at Bakewell Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Bakewell Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Bakewell Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Bakewell Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Bakewell Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Bakewell Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of any function rooms being available.
