Beau Desert Golf Club
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Course Information
Beau Desert Golf Club, Staffordshire is an 18 hole, par 70 (6458 yards), private, woodland golf course designed by Herbert Fowler.
18 holes | Par 70 | 6458 yards | Private | Heathland
Tee Time Information
Midweek Guide: £80.00 to £85.00 per round Mon - Fri *
Weekend Guide: £90.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Visitor Information
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Contact Information
Address: Rugeley Road, Hazel Slade, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 5PJ United Kingdom
Tel: 01543 422492
Golf Pro: Richard Clarson | Tel: 01543 422492
Website: http://www.bdgc.co.uk
Nearby
 | Hawkesyard Estate from 175 reviewsDistance 2.40 miles |
 | Cannock Park Golf Club from 197 reviews Distance 3.55 miles |
 | The Chase Golf Club from 145 reviewsDistance 4.12 miles |
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Beau Desert Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.66
from 45
4.66
from 45
Average Ratings
4.46 ... Overall Rating
4.50 ... The Course
4.40 ... Course Cond.
4.33 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.20 ... VFM
4.46 ... Overall Rating
4.50 ... The Course
4.40 ... Course Cond.
4.33 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.20 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
4.40 ... Pace of play
4.40 ... Hospitality.
3.60 ... Prac. Facil.
4.10 ... Food + Drink
4.40 ... Pace of play
4.40 ... Hospitality.
3.60 ... Prac. Facil.
4.10 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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45 ratings & 40 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 166 out of 2183.
HIGHLY RATED - 100% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: Hidden among the towering canopy of Staffordshire's Cannock Forest, this Herbert Fowler classic stands proudly alongside his other English master-pieces - Saunton, Walton Heath and The Berkshire to name but a few. The beauty of Beau Desert is hard to describe as, with only the occasional passing Stag as a critic of your ability to master the rolling fairways and testing greens, you will enjoy both a sense of isolation and peacefulness here allowing you to focus on your game and enjoy your visit to the full.
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Reviewed Aug 5 2021 by Richard M - rated 5 out of 5 Absolutely love this course
Immaculate and amazing views. It is so serene. Second time I have played and won't b the last.I played with a 4 handicapper who loved it but thought it was too short off yellows.
Full price pf GBP 90 is quite alot when you consider pre Covid there was a county card rate of GBP 40 which is just a steal. But Beau Desert is a quality course and does not need to buy visitors, nor entertain societies. It is just top quality from start to finish!
(Round played: Jul 2021 - Score: 82 Handicap: 12.6)
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Reviewed Oct 7 2020 by Geoff H - rated 5 out of 5 A classic Parkland course set in some exceptionally beautiful surroundings where hitting the fairway offers a definite premium.
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Reviewed Aug 6 2020 by Kevin H - rated 5 out of 5 A heathland Gem
just brilliant. Not long on the card, but certainly no pushover. great condition, with slick greens which provide a stern examination of your putting (which i failed!)(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 91 Handicap: 12.6)
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Reviewed Oct 24 2019 by Richard M - rated 5 out of 5 OMG what a fabulous heathland course. Best in the Midlands?
Take North Hants, Notts Hollinwell and Sherwood Forest and put them together and you get this fabulous course at a fraction of the price......£45 with a county card. Not a weak hole anywhere, stunning views, beautiful bracken, heather, varied trees, areas of rough in middle of fairways, and elevated greens.....not to mention the sensational rolling countryside and occasional roaming deer. It is amazing. We all play a lot of courses around and cannot believe why no-one talk about this place . Apparently they do not do society days - keeping it a bit exclusive I guess. But just go play. I promise you it is a cracker. We can;t wait to go back!(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 94 Handicap: 14.3)
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Reviewed Jul 30 2019 by Glyn L - rated 4 out of 5 First visit to this course for the AmAm after hearing such great reviews. The recommendations were spot on. Fantastic place to play golf. Some really great holes and not one that stands out as mediocre. Course held up really well even in biblical rain at times.
Can’t wait to come back.
(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 83 Handicap: 7 )
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(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 83 Handicap: 7 )
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Reviewed Mar 26 2019 by Andy C - rated 5 out of 5 Awesome greens and stunning par 3s
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Reviewed Jul 4 2018 by Russ R - rated 4 out of 5 How many stand out holes??
Enjoyed my day even tho, the games well my driver, woods is shocking off 6. my rating is based on how expensive to play the course as a none member and how memorable the holes are.my best holes 4th easily messed up, the 9th risk or reward 10th great little par 3, 15th par 5 hit it straight :-) and 18th !!! course in oustanding condition considering 5 week drought 2018. nice club house and towels for that nice after touch shower.
200yrd range and short game area. word of warning take extra water no halfway house or fountain to be found.
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Reviewed Jan 3 2018 by Phil D - rated 5 out of 5 A Gem
This is an amazing golf club. Very professional and friendly from the pro shop to the bar. I would highly recommend this course. Even after heavy rain it was in immaculate condition. It is a brute of a course anywhere off the fairway consider your ball lostCourse (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jul 18 2017 by Stephen B - rated 3 out of 5 Tough track first time around and they don't accept Golfshake handica
Having had my Golfshake handicap refused I was told I could not compete in the competition with the rest of my 4 ball partners. Not the best start to the day and something I will take up with Golfshake directly. The course itself to my mind is quite tough on some holes getting to the greens where you almost play a second game as the holes themselves are the major defence, the group felt. I am 15 hc and my partners are better players than myself and they said some of the greens were unfair. That said the course was enjoyable to play and a good test of golf. If you have a trolley it is a longer walk given all of the restrictions of where to go. Prepare to be frustrated and rewarded in equal measure.(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 97 Handicap: 15.1)
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Reviewed Jun 16 2017 by Leigh B - rated 5 out of 5 One of the best courses I have ever played. If you ever got the chance to play do it. The course is cut out of Cannock Chase. Does not look a long course of the card but is far from easy. Quite a lot of blind holes so its helpful to go round with a member who can give you vital tips.
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Reviewed May 1 2017 by Martin F - rated 5 out of 5 Beautiful course and surroundings. Course difficult to play in windy conditions.
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 106 Handicap: 23.2)
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Reviewed Dec 1 2016 by billy - rated 3 out of 5 Course was nice and is a lovely walk but not one of those id love to keep coming back to play, weather was grand people friendly and food great just not enough good holes for me.
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Reviewed Nov 11 2016 by Mark B - rated 5 out of 5 Probably one of the most picturesque courses I have played alongside a few down near Bournemouth. The course was in immaculate condition for late in October. A tricky course if like me it is you first time, there a a few blind tee shots and second shots to contend with. The fairways were like most fringes of many courses greens. The greens were cut tight and were fast with plenty of borrows. Clubhouse facilities were very good, food well worth trying and very welcoming of visitors.
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 84 Handicap: 14.2)
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Reviewed Sep 9 2015 by Jim Botherton - rated 2 out of 5 Played a few years ago and again last week and on both occasions felt disappointed with the course its condition was ok but the layout just didn't do anything for me
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Reviewed Sep 7 2015 by Russell K - rated 5 out of 5 Fantastic course greens are superb, fairways brilliant. Tough course but great test of golf.
(Round played: Sep 2015 - Score: 77 Handicap: 9)
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Reviewed Sep 5 2015 by adams a - rated 2 out of 5 had a great round here and really enjoyed the day although a little expensive
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Reviewed Jul 31 2015 by Paul B - rated 4 out of 5 Always a really nice course to play on, not a forgiving course but luckily I was straight off the tee all round
(Round played: Jul 2015 - Score: 98 Handicap: 25)
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Reviewed Jun 20 2015 by Stuart D - rated 5 out of 5 Friendly people. Excellent and challenging greens. Short in spaces eg 9th is drive able par 4
(Round played: Jun 2015 - Score: 89 Handicap: 20.4)
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Reviewed May 26 2015 by Keith M - rated 5 out of 5 Beautifully manicured course in perfect condition with very fast undulating greens
(Round played: May 2015 - Score: 89 Handicap: 8)
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Reviewed Mar 6 2015 by Brian R - rated 5 out of 5 (Round played: Mar 2015 - Score: 101 Handicap: 22.9)
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