Horsley Lodge Golf Club
Course Information
Ranked high on Golfshake & on other sites, Horsley Lodge is an 18 hole, par 72, SSS 72, A 6534 yard, USGA standard, parkland golf course designed by Peter McEvoy. 5 miles from Derby.
18 holes | Par 71 | 6534 yards | Private | Parkland
About Horsley Lodge Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Smalley Mill Road, Horsley, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 5BL United Kingdom
Tel: 01332 780838
Golf Pro: Anthony Haste (PGA PRO) | Tel: 01332 780838 opt2
Website: https://www.horsleylodge.co.uk/
Golf Club Facilities
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Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: £££££
Currently ranked Top 10 in East Midlands on Golfshake.com.
Recognised golf attire on the course please. Smart casual in the clubhouse (no baseball caps)
Soft spikes ONLY on course, these are permitted in the clubhouse.
Buggies available £22
Midweek Guide: £34.00 a round Mon - Thursday *
Weekend Guide: £39.00 a round Fri - Sun subject to availability *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Society Deals Available
- Voucher Deals Available
- 7 Day Membership Available
- 5 Day Membership Available
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap 28
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Horsley Lodge | White | 72 | 72.9 [144] | 6544 | ||
| Horsley Lodge | Yellow | 72 | 70.9 [134] | 6144 | ||
| Horsley Lodge | Red | 72 | 72.1 [134] | 5385 | ||
Horsley Lodge Golf Club Reviews
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.41
AVERAGE RATING 4.5
(based on 399 reviews)
5 star
240
4 star
138
3 star
18
2 star
7
1 star
1
HIGHLY RATED
98%
would play again or recommend
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What the club says: THE COURSE
Welcome to one of the best rounds of golf in the East Midlands. Horsley Lodge is a course that true golf-lovers keep coming back to. They have again made subtle but neat improvements recently: notably the picturesque signature hole and notoriously difficult 17th has now become a Par 5, so making par more achievable to the majority of players. Regular visitors will notice better paths and greens surrounds. A number of tees have also been renovated.
Located in Derby's popular golf triangle, travel 1 mile further than its local peers, to find Horsley Lodge and a true test of golf. Eighteen cleverly designed holes, most of them featuring water of some kind and stunning views. The tree-lined fairways meander around some 180 acres of this wonderfully undulating, Derbyshire estate, with not a house or road in sight.
THE DESIGNER
World Champion Peter McEvoy designed here a really interesting layout, with each shot one to ponder. Heroes can go for it...mortals can play safe. A good shot or two and your onto the massive USGA standard undulating greens, which will require even more thinking about.
McEvoy also designed Fota Island & Powerscourt in Ireland and Horsley was built by the same team who constructed Loch Lomond and Valderrama. It is currently highest ranked and higest rated course in Derbyshire and East Midlands on this, and many other sites. Off-peak green fees are just £20 a round (early bird and twilight rate).
PROFESSIONAL
Horsley Lodge has a driving range, the golf shop manned for the past 12 years by the ever-present PGA Professional Kevin Lock. Always keen to offer any advice you need, Kevin and his Assistant Pros look forward to setting you up for a great round with advice, buggy, snacks or a few new golf balls. The pro shop is attached to the locker rooms and close to the car park and 1st tee
NEW FOR 2020 .....A True "Golfers' Clubhouse and Hotel:
The complex boasts an exceptional clubhouse which since Covid is now a "members only" so visitors reading this will feel confident they are at a proper golf club with food and drink offerings priced to match. (Golfshake visitors are "Members for the Day") The clubhouse looks out onto the magnificant Par 3 9th providing an excellent gallery on the surrounding terraces.
Twelve uniquely designed bedrooms and two 3-storey cottages ideal for golf breaks in a highly rated hotel. ( 9.3 /10 on both hotels.com and booking.com).
THE BAR: In the new Clubhouse are 2 large flat screen TVs linked to Sky Sports, discounted golfers menu, and local real ales to sample and cold lagers from around Europe, food is traditional English classics and steaks.
Under Tom Williams, the Clubhouse Manager we aim to give service of an exceptional quality, missing at the more traditional clubs.
Handy too for the golfer, and open 6 days a week, is a "Halfway House" serving up hot and cold food, drinks and snacks. General Manager, Richard Odell, who joined Horsley Lodge in 2018 from Sherwood Forest GC oversees operations here and is always available to hear your comments good or constructive!
Playing all year on Summer greens, suitable to all levels of golfer, this proprietory club owned and run by the same family for 30 years, now truly shows a true maturity in both course and clubhouse that belies its relatively youthful age.
Good value Play-and-Stay packages from around £100 per person per night* available in the unique 14 bedroom on-site hotel. (Check out our Tripadvisor!) or contact [email protected]
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James C rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 9 2025
Course , for this time of the year, is in excellent condition. Use of mats slowed us down but at least the course will stay in good condition
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Christopher F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 14 2025
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Phil J rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 6 2025
My home course so I'm always going to say it's great, but it is. Lovely layout, always doing new things to the course, currently putting on black tees with the first tee played off the clubhouse roof!!!!
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Paul A rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 21 2025
Horsley Lodge
Challenging but lovely course, in very good condition.Reviewer Rating
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Stefano S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 18 2025
Horsley Lodge
What a well maintained course it is. Very good greens. Mostly tough due to making a good read when putting. Contoured greens and where the ball lands on the green matters. Plenty of water and ponds to catch you out.Every hole is well laid out and interesting and just hitting the fairway needs thinking about...... love the course just wished I was a better player.
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Philip G rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 11 2025
Great course, tough but fair, greens are amazing. Bar and restaurant excellent choice of food and drink
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Andrew P rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 20 2025
Decent golf course
Shares its facilities with a wedding and events venue that used to overshadow the golf. This has now changed since its recent change of ownership. Presented in decent condition with recent drainage work apparent. Plans now to improve the carts paths. Great design by the late Peter mcevoy. The 9 hole loops have been altered to provide for a final shot in view if the clubhouse gallery.Reviewer Rating
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Ben/ Derby rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 30 2025
Great course, brilliant food!
A gem of a course. The course is well maintained, with a layout that challenges low handicappers but still enjoyable for my wife (high 20 HCP). Rolling fairways, stunning views, and slick greens. The new restaurant offers top-notch fantastic food, friendly staff, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re here for a society day, a casual round, or a special event, Horsley delivers on every front. A must-visit for anyone who loves great golf in a picturesque setting.Reviewer Rating
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Phil J rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 16 2025
Amazing course, greens are so so tough, up hill and down dale as we say in Derbyshire! 18th hole is an absolute gem, par 3 180 yards over water and 6 pot bunkers around the green, which is on front of the clubhouse and restaurant!!,, no pressure
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Phil J rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 10 2025
Super greens even though they've recently been treated. Course layout is excellent. Pro shop staff knowledgeable and approachable
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James C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 28 2024
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James C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 26 2024
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GJG rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 28 2024
Well kept coarse, very tough to make pars on 50% of course
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John D rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 7 2024
A nice challenging course, greens / fairways in great condition, facilities are good, but would not revisit due to visitor pricing being too high.
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Christopher F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 31 2024
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Liam B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2024
Lovely course, very challenging, very good greens.
Just the right Balance on distance on the holes, genuine Distance for Par threes and par fives
Just the right Balance on distance on the holes, genuine Distance for Par threes and par fives
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Graham T rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 17 2023
Lovely setting, course was in great condition, but as always is very testing. The back 4 holes are very difficult and it is easy to drop shots. Mid round my driving went askew!
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Dan T rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2023
always a nice course to play on the weather was nice and the greens were in very good condition, great round
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James C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 3 2023
Best greens I have played this year
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Mike C rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 24 2023
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James Pattermaker/ Birmingham rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed May 2 2023
Great Course
Loved this course, will be back, outstanding conditionReviewer Rating
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Anthony C rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 6 2022
The course was in reasonable condition considering the amount of rain we have had lately.
Best to carry your clubs in the winter as the greens are roped off from about 50 yards out.
One downside was the pace of play, took over 4 hours to play 17, had to miss 18th out and we were a 2 ball.
Best to carry your clubs in the winter as the greens are roped off from about 50 yards out.
One downside was the pace of play, took over 4 hours to play 17, had to miss 18th out and we were a 2 ball.
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Christopher F rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 5 2022
Very good course.
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Dan T rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 27 2022
Great
Great course had a really good time here as always, the weather was nice only a little rain so great day outReviewer Rating
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Chris B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 24 2022
Very challenging course for the high handicapper. kept in very good condition. Very friendly staff and smart and clean bar area
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Phil J rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 4 2022
beautiful course
immaculate condition, the course sits in the triangle of three clubs, Horsley, Morley Hayes, Breadsall Priory (2 courses), this is the cheapest (only by a couple of quid) and also the best in terms of course layout, condition and greens. The ninth up to the clubhouse balcony where the green is surrounded by 5 or 6 bunkers is a magnificent par 3.Reviewer Rating
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Graham / Alfreton rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 22 2022
Championship course
Played in their AmAm Sundayoutstanding set up , fast greens , rough penal as it should be giving great definition and wild grasses Beautiful vista Horsley is the one course I want to play each open. Would love to join when i retire.
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Trevor Woolley rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 19 2022
Excellent Golf Day
Took part in their Open AmAm today. The course was in very good order, especially the greens which were fast and true. A credit to the greens staff. The volunteers that ran the event were friendly, welcoming and very efficient. From the white tees, the course is quite challenging, but nevertheless still enjoyable to play. The bar staff and pro shop were really friendly too. Well done to all concerned.Reviewer Rating
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Steve Derby rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 17 2022
outstanding
fast true greensworth every penny Matures each year and better than before
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Simon K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 1 2022
fantastic course
This is a beautiful course! great variety of holes and great quality of course. The greens were being cored and prepared and there were some temporary tee boxes in operation, but this did not take away from the enjoyment of this cracking course.Reviewer Rating
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Horsley Lodge Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Horsley Lodge Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Horsley Lodge Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Horsley Lodge Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Horsley Lodge Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Horsley Lodge 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 Horsley Lodge Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Horsley Lodge Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Horsley Lodge 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 Horsley Lodge Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Horsley Lodge Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Horsley Lodge Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Horsley Lodge Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Horsley Lodge Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Horsley Lodge Golf Club?
Yes there is accommodation at Horsley Lodge Golf Club. Please visit their website for further details and plan a golf break there.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Horsley Lodge Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Horsley Lodge Golf Club for further details.
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