Cavendish Golf Club
Course Information
Cavendish Golf Club, on the edge of the Peak District in Derbyshire is an 18 hole, par 68 (5721 yard), private, parkland golf course designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie and Golf World 'Top 100' course.
18 holes | Par 68 | 5721 yards | Private | Parkland
About Cavendish Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Watford Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6XF United Kingdom
Tel: 01298 79708
Golf Pro: Lee Marshall | Tel: 01298 79708
Website: https://www.cavendishgolfclub.com
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Cavendish Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££££
Midweek Guide: £30.00 per round *
Weekend Guide: £30.00 per round *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Cavendish | White | 68 | 68.5 [124] | 5721 | ||
| Cavendish | Yellow | 68 | 67.9 [123] | 5552 | ||
| Cavendish | Red | 72 | 70.6 [121] | 5162 | ||
Cavendish Golf Club Reviews
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Paul W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 30 2026
Fantastic
Great layout, friendly welcome. You can see the designs for Augusta here too. The 12th green is here, the 13th at Augusta obvious too. A great course.Reviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 21 2026
Played in 2025 and the course has a great layout and in excellent condition.
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Andrew P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 15 2025
Centenary cavendish
Beautiful conditioned course played in weather that went from sunshine to hail three times. Tee boxes a little spent as the course has clearly had a very busy year. Greens and fairways were great though. I love this layout. Difficult but great fun. This is a must play course. Great value with incredible historical importance. Friendly clubhouse with great food . A special place!Reviewer Rating
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Doug - Lincoln rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2025
Great fun.
Looks stunning and really great fun to play. Not overly long but tricky when the wind blew. Several tee shots that you want to hit over and over again. Couple of par 4's and several par 3 tee boxes are raised up so make a good shot look even better. Par 3's are short so were fun for us as a 3 handicapper and a beginner. Big contours around several greens so you can have fun putting / chipping past the hole and letting it roll back. We did it as a twilight round (5pm) which at £35 each was great value for money. Hired a buggy but weren't held up at all. Will definitely go back again.Reviewer Rating
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Neil T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 15 2025
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Paul H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 4 2023
Beautiful course, challenging and playable
Played at Cavendish Golf Club yesterday with my local society. It was a beautiful course, challenging and playable. Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie who designed Augusta National. It's excellent and we will return. Highly recommended.Reviewer Rating
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Graeme Black rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 14 2023
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We visited yesterday and had a fantastic day as we did last year. Everyone at the club treated us superbly, friendliest club we've been to. Course was immaculate with some devilish pin positions, views are outstanding, food was 10 out of 10. We couldn't have had a more enjoyable day. Thanks to everyone.Reviewer Rating
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Chips & Wedges Golf rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 27 2023
Proper Greens
Thought out Golf required for testing and cleverly designed Greens. Firm in winter is a welcome bonus. Overall a Beautiful CourseReviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 10 2023
It's well-maintained and provides a great test for golfers of all levels. The holes are unique and interesting, and the McKenzie designed greens are fun. The clubhouse is welcoming and the greens are true.
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Matt K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 29 2022
Great challenge
Great course in the Peak District. Playing superbly for this time of year with fast greens and immaculate fairways. Windy conditions made for some thoughtful club selections.Reviewer Rating
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Graham T rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 30 2022
Great course on a very sunny day. Perfect greens, friendly staff and good food and drink.
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Phil D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 6 2022
Outstanding course
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Phil D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 6 2022
Outstanding course
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 9 2021
Stunning setting
A great test, great condition, stunning setting, good food.Reviewer Rating
Neil P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 20 2021
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Anthony MANCHESTER rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 14 2021
Fantastic Course
We went out in a four ball and everyone of had such a great experience, the course is in a splendid condition and the greens were perfectly kept although challenging to read.Reviewer Rating
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Neville S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 10 2021
Stunning Course in a Stunning Location
I couldn't fault anything anything about my first time at Cavendish. The greens, tees and fairways are all as good you'll find, and there's not a single weak hole in the round. I tried deciding what my favourite hole was but there were simply too many to choose from.The greens are frequently raised, and the 14th especially is pretty mean about rejecting your ball if you find the front part of the green. The course isn't long, but the greens do their best to protect against good scores.
It's certainly not a flat course, so you may want to consider a buggy if you struggle on undulating courses.
There was also a very pleasant welcome in the pro shop and the clubhouse, Seriously, if you're in the area and thinking about giving Cavendish a go, it's definitely worth playing.
(Round played: Aug 2021 - Score: 108 Handicap: 24.2)
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Russ R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 6 2021
Totally enjoyable day out #GolfWeek
Highlights: great track not long but a thinkers track, welcome warm up for first 3 holes before the mind games start. a lot of stunning holes to be found. place your ball and build a score NO big hitting really required. pro shop lads very welcoming and overall a lovely club. 100% worth the dreadful roads to get there.Practice area is near the 8th / 12th tee boxes (bit of a treck) but they have 2 warm up nets for that stiff back due to a stop start drive.
One downside £1.50 for a SPOON of Nescafe and hot water :-( I guess if that's the only issue, it's worth the effort :-) build a dual carriageway FAST.
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James G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 4 2020
Best course I?ve ever played.
This is a beautiful course. I didn't really believe all the Augusta comparisons but in the approach to the 6th green I really thought I was there in Georgia. These were the trickiest greens I've ever played on but they were fair and took some real thought. Great course and the people running it and the clubhouse were all friendly and keen to please. I recommend wholeheartedly!Reviewer Rating
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Nigel S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 29 2020
A very good challenge.
Greens were superb. Smooth, slopey and very fast. Too big a challenge for my 11 handicap. On one hole I was 8ft above the hole in 3 and 5 shots later, I picked up????Reviewer Rating
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Mark H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 28 2020
Absolute Gem
This is a very friendly welcoming club designed by dr Mackenzie in 1925 it has stood the test of time. A member of our party actually said it was the best course he had ever played. Greens immaculate and true. Well done to everyone at the club it is a true first class course.Reviewer Rating
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Ste D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 1 2020
Amazing course in an idillic setting.
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Rob G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 16 2020
One of the best courses I have ever played
This is a stunning course , well looked after, fantastic greens and some of the most interesting and challenging holes around. A credit to the members, staff and committee- I will be back again soon. A couple of fairways have suffered in the earlier dry spell in 2020 but they are starting to recover now.Reviewer Rating
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James J rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 18 2020
Lovely course, every hole a different challenge
Although this course is a par 68, it certainly is one to visit and just see the beauty of its layout. Some very challenging holes which need precise and long tee off's to play to GIR. Beautiful scenery and the natural features which run through the course just add to the enjoyment. The course is in excellent conditions and the staff were really helpful considering the COVID-19 conditions making it more difficult to use all the facilities. If you want a beautiful course, with some really different holes, get it on your list.Reviewer Rating
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Kunal M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 15 2020
Best course I've played
The course is set in the Buxton hills which has amazing scenery. The course itself is well maintained and in excellent condition. You can never know what weather conditions you will face until you are there on the 1st tee.Great course
(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 91 Handicap: 16.3)
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Joe A rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 13 2020
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Andy, Barnsley rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 4 2020
Charming, memorable, friendly
My brother and I played Cavendish GC last autumn - we're both connoisseurs of a good golf course, and Cavendish had been on my hit list for some time (my bro was already raving about it). We got rained off after seven holes, and I know the best was yet to come. BUT those first seven holes .. bliss! Despite the rain, I loved every one of them, and what's more the welcome in the pro shop was wonderful, and the hospitality inside the club was magnificent. What a beautiful, special place. Hugely recommended, and I can't wait to go back in better weather :-)Reviewer Rating
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James G rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 3 2020
Great course. The club shop let us go out early no probs, and are always helpful. The course was in immense condition for early Jan, with only two temps. Regular greens were excellent and scary at times, some very tricky reads. Defo one of the most interesting and fun courses about. For a shortish course it plays very long, finally reached the 5th in 2 today! Highly recommended if 120 acres of up and down parkland zzzzz golf isn’t your bag. Top class.
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Jamie D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 14 2019
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Richard N rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 12 2019
Definitely one of the best courses I?ve played
Greens absolutely incredible.......receptive, fast but trueReviewer Rating
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Cavendish Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Cavendish Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Cavendish Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Cavendish Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Cavendish Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Cavendish 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 Cavendish Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Cavendish Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Cavendish 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 Cavendish Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of being able to hire golf clubs here.
Is there a bar at Cavendish Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Cavendish Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Cavendish Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Cavendish Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Cavendish Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Cavendish Golf Club for further details.
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