Cavendish Golf Club
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Cavendish Golf Club, Derbyshire is an 18 hole, par 68 (5721 yard), private, parkland golf course designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie
Contact Information
Gadley Lane, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XD United Kingdom
Tel: 01298 79708Golf Pro: Joel Dowland | Tel: 01298 79708
Website: http://www.cavendishgolfclub.com
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- Midweek Guide: £30.00 per round *
- Weekend Guide: £30.00 per round *
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Cavendish Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.63
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4.63
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Average Ratings
4.43 ... Overall Rating
4.55 ... The Course
4.35 ... Course Cond.
4.15 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.41 ... VFM
4.43 ... Overall Rating
4.55 ... The Course
4.35 ... Course Cond.
4.15 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.41 ... VFM
Addtional Ratings
4.35 ... Pace of play
4.53 ... Hospitality.
3.44 ... Prac. Facil.
3.88 ... Food + Drink
4.35 ... Pace of play
4.53 ... Hospitality.
3.44 ... Prac. Facil.
3.88 ... Food + Drink
Reviews
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65 ratings & 54 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 96 out of 1971.
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What the club says: Cavendish, which opened in 1925, was designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie, and unlike many early courses has not been altered in response to today’s pressures. At 5721 yds off the medal tees, the course remains shorter than many, yet still fulfils MacKenzie's belief that length has nothing to do with the quality of a hole.
Golf Course Reviews for Cavendish Golf Club
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Reviewed Sep 12 2018 by Neil B - rated 5 out of 5 Stunning course
First time playing the course. And what a Stunning course it is. The tee boxes, fairways and greens were in fabulous condition. The wet weather had flooded a few bunkers, but I didn't go in any, so the GUR didn't come into play for me. Absolutely immaculate views throughout the very picturesque golf course. I was told the course is quite hilly, but I found it to be relatively easy to get around with no major hills to navigate. As for navigation, the course is well marked and easy to plot your way around. All together I would recommend Cavendish golf club to anyone, whatever their level. One last point, I'd like to say a huge congratulations to the ground staff, who must work hard to maintain the course to such a high standard.(Round played: Sep 2018 - Score: 83 Handicap: 13.8)
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Reviewed Aug 31 2018 by Eifion E - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Aug 22 2018 by Karen Roche - rated 2 out of 5 We recently entered the mixed amam and although we enjoyed the course generally the greens were in very poor condition. There was no starter and very little food choice so probably wont return
View more Reviewed Aug 8 2018 by Vince M - rated 4 out of 5 View more
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Reviewed Jul 20 2018 by Andrew M - rated 5 out of 5 Stunning
Designed by the man who went to design Augusta! need I say more. In the Peak district, so plenty of slopes, humps and hollows. Fabulous place!(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 86 Handicap: 14.4)
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Reviewed Jul 18 2018 by Peter K - rated 5 out of 5 Hidden game - unbelievable value for money
Wow. What a course. I had heard great things about this place and, having checked the green fees (?20-?25 during weekdays), booked up for a round for Tuesday 17th July.Having reviewed the scorecard in advance, I was concerned that the course yardage of less than 5600 may be an issue - not a bit of it. There is only 1 Par 5 and 5 Par 3s resulting in the reduced yardage but this is a very good challenge of golf.
The first 3 holes are reasonably tame and shortish Par 4s but a nice way to get a feel for the course. You then move on to the 4th Hole which is the most stunning Par 3 you could imagine.
Ahead of my visit, I was also slightly concerned about whether the course would be too dry and baked (as a number of courses are at the moment) due to the long run of dry, hot weather - again, this was not an issue. The greens were beautiful, comfortably allowed a pitchmark and putted beautifully.
On to the scenery. The drive in takes you through the Peak District with fantastic views in and out of beautiful towns (obviously slightly different depending on which direction you come from).
The course itself is simply beautiful from the actual golf course to the rolling hills around the course.
Highly recommended, cannot wait to go back.
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Reviewed Jul 9 2018 by Gill /Macclesfield - rated 2 out of 5 Open run purely as money generator
We played in the Bridget Newall Mixed Open at Cavendish on 08 July 2018. The Open was not particularly well supported by entrants but particularly by Cavendish. Cards were collected from the Pro Shop and Instructions were written on a blackboard. There was no starter and at the end a box was on the bar for cards. In spite of indicating on the blackboard that scores would be on the website they are not 24 hours later. There are no toilets on the course and no provision was made for people to get extra drinks part way round in spite of temperatures in high 20s. The only food available was hot beef or pork sandwiches with gravy and roast potatoes. The lack of any obvious effort to make this an enjoyable outing for competitors leads us to the conclusion that it was just a cash generator for the club. We will not be entering again which is a shame because it is a really good course even in such dry conditions.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Jun 16 2018 by Timothy D - rated 4 out of 5 Great Course
A great course in really good condition,a wonderful example of a Mckenzie designed course.Very friendly members.Probably the best course i have played in Derbyshire cannot recommend enough.Great value for money,stunning scenery and greens tricky and subtle but superb condition.A great place.All in all superb.(Round played: Jun 2018 - Score: 81 Handicap: 11.5)
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Reviewed May 21 2018 by Sam C - rated 5 out of 5 Great course
great round, loved the course. exciting to play a course so closely linked with Augusta(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 91 Handicap: 22.6)
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Reviewed May 13 2018 by Francis P - rated 5 out of 5 One of the best courses in Derbyshire
One of the best courses I've played in a long time,very friendly in the bar also really good food(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 90 Handicap: 17.3)
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Reviewed May 4 2018 by Graham T - rated 5 out of 5 Great day the course is very interesting and testing. Good company and staff very friendly and helpful. A must to revisit.
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 99 Handicap: 22.9)
(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 99 Handicap: 22.9)
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(Round played: May 2018 - Score: 99 Handicap: 22.9)
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Reviewed Apr 24 2018 by Simon P - rated 5 out of 5 picture perfect
played cavendish again in the early sunshine of april 2018, picture postcard scnery and course in great condition given the previous weeks of rain, brilliant.(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 101 Handicap: 23.3)
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Reviewed Feb 21 2018 by Chris b - rated 5 out of 5 Beautiful
Lovely course; great green complexes and surfaces. It has some magic holes as you play around the fantastic scenery of the steep sided hills around you. There are a few streams too; which add to the scenery. I have played 27 of the top 100 courses in England so far and this is my favourite.Course (layout/challlenge)
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Reviewed Oct 5 2017 by Simon P - rated 5 out of 5 despite the awful wet and windy weather this was a most enjoyable round of challenging golf, not at all long but very tricky, greens absolutely superb for october, loved it
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 102 Handicap: 23)
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Reviewed Aug 16 2017 by Ged C - rated 4 out of 5 Great holes and great views
Will play this again for sure, variety of holes with difficult bunkers make this great challenge to play(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 94 Handicap: 22.5)
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Reviewed Aug 15 2017 by James B - rated 4 out of 5 Great course
Great course always plays well, greens fast and true, Bunkers lacking sand(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 74 Handicap: 5.6)
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Reviewed Jul 31 2017 by Manchester - rated 5 out of 5 An absolute gem
Played in an open AMAM and it was simply stunning. The greens are a challenge and becoming legendary - fast, true and wickedly undulating, get the wrong side and you are stuffed. The fairways are very well shaped and defined and the rough will correctly punish a wild shot.Friendly pro shop reception, the starter was very welcoming, we spoke to a number of other groups who were all shaking their heads at the challenging putting whilst thoroughly enjoying themselves. Had a great pint and a good meal in the bar that is part way through a refurbishment that has brought a more modern feel to the club and definitely a step forward.
One of the rare courses you play and remember every hole.
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Reviewed Jul 6 2017 by David M - rated 4 out of 5 Thoroughly Enjoyed
We arrived late, (Manchester traffic & Sat nav combo)Lady in pro shop very understanding and helpful.. Thank you
Course in lovely condition
Fairways, greens, bunkers all very good..
No easy holes, for short hitters like myself..
Course not long, but feels like it.. Very hilly and a good walk..
Not a complaint btw..
Unfortunately due to early lateness couldn't enjoy facilities..
Well worth playing ?
(Round played: Jul 2017 - Score: 84 Handicap: 11.5)
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Reviewed Apr 24 2017 by Leon S - rated 5 out of 5 lovely course...greens are very tricky..pins were in tough pos must have been a comp on the day before
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 97 Handicap: )
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Reviewed Apr 19 2017 by David M - rated 5 out of 5 Course in great condition greens super last still one of the best Courses in England to play.
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 112 Handicap: 28)
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The golf courses reviews are the personal opinions of members of Golfshake who completed a review after playing the course. These opinions do not necessarily represent the views of Golfshake.com
Course Information:
18 holes | Par 68 | 5721 yards | Private | Parkland
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
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