Beau Desert Golf Club
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
Beau Desert Golf Club Information
Address: Rugeley Road, Hazel Slade, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 5PJ United Kingdom
Tel: 01543 422492
Golf Pro: Richard Clarson | Tel: 01543 422492
Website: https://www.bdgc.co.uk
Golf Club Facilities
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Price Guide: £££££
Midweek Guide: £80.00 to £85.00 per round Mon - Fri *
Weekend Guide: £90.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Beau Desert Golf Club | Blue | 70 | 72 | 6458 | ||
| Beau Desert Golf Club | White | 70 | 71 | 6247 | ||
| Beau Desert Golf Club | Yellow | 70 | 70.4 [131] | 5913 | ||
| Beau Desert Golf Club | Yellow | 70 | 69 | 5897 | ||
| Beau Desert Golf Club | Black | 71 | 72 | 5507 | ||
| Beau Desert Golf Club | Red | 71 | 71 | 5322 | ||
Beau Desert Golf Club Reviews
GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.78
AVERAGE RATING 4.3
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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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Part Carton Leicester rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed May 12 2025
Worst greens we have played on
A group of 9 of us had booked several months in advance)to play recently. I received an email 3 days before we were due to play advising that they had an outbreak of Fusarium and quote -‘the greens continue to improve steadily. Ball roll remains true overall and reasonably quick, though you may notice some patchy or inconsistent areas’
I called and spoke to the pro who said they weren’t too bad (in what I learned later was a scripted response).
This was massively understated. The greens were terrible- lots of bare patches, bone dry and bumpy.
Totally spoilt our day.
They twice reduced the green fee from £115, first to £100 (notified in the email) and further to £85 on the day.
If they had been truthful we would not have played it for any money. Disgraceful.
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James C rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 8 2025
Not worth it at the moment
I payed at this course in an NCG event on the 6th May 2025 and whilst I enjoyed the course the condition of the greens was shocking. We were advised of an attack of fusarium but were told that the greens, although patchy, still ran true. However this was not really the case. In order to reduce the effect of the patchiness the greens were cut really short, they were really dry and the ball bobbled all over the place. Until this is sorted out I would not consider this course worth the green fee and it spoilt the experience significantly. I did enjoy the layout and the staff were welcoming and friendly. I would pay again, but only once this has been dealt with effectively.Reviewer Rating
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Nigel F rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 3 2024
Lovely course with many fine holes
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Anthony M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 12 2024
Fab u lous condition. Very hard
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Shane D rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 16 2024
Played in a pairs open comp. The Club were very welcoming and the practice facilities were excellent from driving range, short game area and putting green. The course design is playing to the eye with holes sculptured through trees and heather. The bunkering adds to the beauty. The greens were large and sloppy so positioning your ball was vital to scoring well.
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Leigh B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 5 2024
Excellent course. The first time I have ever played here in the winter and I was amazed on the condition considering the recent wet weather. All tees and greens were on. Hardly any wet patches at all. Credit to the staff. Very tight course with a number of blind tee shots.
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Leigh B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 8 2023
The course was in excellent condition. Considering the recent weather the course held up well. I doubt there would have been a course of so good condition at this time. I pleasure to play
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Paul W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 8 2023
Beautiful indeed
Played this beautiful course yesterday. Amazing condition, springy fairways, huge undulating greens. Lovely views on many holes. A firm but fair test, but stay on the fairways - anything off line is difficult to find. Some lovely testing holes. I will be back :-) Friendly staff in the clubhouse. Played with a member so relatively cheap for me.Reviewer Rating
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Ross W rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2023
Beau Desert Open
Beau Desert Golf Course is a spectacular 18-hole golf course located in the beautiful city of Wolverhampton, England. The course was designed by five-time Open Champion, Peter Alliss and expert course designer Dave Thomas. The challenging layout offers a variety of options for players of all levels. The best part about Beau Desert is its breathtaking landscape. The rolling hills, lush greenery, and tranquil views make it feel like you’re playing on a different planet. The club also features excellent on-site facilities and a wonderful pro shop. The staff are friendly and attentive, always willing to assist with any questions or concerns. All in all, Beau Desert Golf Course offers an outstanding golfing experience for everyone from beginners to professionals.Reviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 27 2023
Good challenge, with many interesting and varied holes.
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Lee M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 23 2022
Beau Desert
Very good course worth playing and nice staff. would play again when i am over this wayReviewer Rating
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Lee M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 23 2022
Beau Desert
Very good course worth playing and nice staff. would play again when i am over this wayReviewer Rating
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Lee M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 23 2022
Beau Desert
Very good course worth playing and nice staff. would play again when i am over this wayReviewer Rating
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Lee M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 23 2022
Beau Desert
Very good course worth playing and nice staff. would play again when i am over this wayReviewer Rating
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Lee M rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 23 2022
Beau Desert
Very good course worth playing and nice staff. would play again when i am over this wayReviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 11 2022
Good challenge
Good condition of course, good challenge and quiet locationReviewer Rating
Richard M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 5 2021
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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Geoff H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 7 2020
A classic Parkland course set in some exceptionally beautiful surroundings where hitting the fairway offers a definite premium.
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Kevin H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 6 2020
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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Richard M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 24 2019
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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Glyn L rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 30 2019
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 )
Can’t wait to come back.
(Round played: Jul 2019 - Score: 83 Handicap: 7 )
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Andy C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 26 2019
Awesome greens and stunning par 3s
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Russ R rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2018
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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Phil D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 3 2018
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 lostReviewer Rating
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Stephen B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 18 2017
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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Leigh B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 16 2017
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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Martin F rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 1 2017
Beautiful course and surroundings. Course difficult to play in windy conditions.
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 106 Handicap: 23.2)
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billy rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 1 2016
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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Mark B rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 11 2016
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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Jim Botherton rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 9 2015
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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Beau Desert Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Beau Desert Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Beau Desert Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Beau Desert Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Beau Desert Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Beau Desert Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Beau Desert Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Beau Desert Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Beau Desert Golf Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Beau Desert Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Beau Desert Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Beau Desert Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Beau Desert Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Beau Desert Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Beau Desert Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Beau Desert Golf Club for further details.
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