Tapton Park Golf Club
Course Information
Tapton Park Golf Club, Derbyshire is a 45 hole public parkland complex, made up of an 18 hole, par 72 (6104 yard) course, 9 hole par 34 (2613 yard) Dobbin Clough course and 18 hole pitch and putt.
Other holes | Par 72 | 6104 yards | Public | Parkland
About Tapton Park Golf Club
Golf Club Overview
Address: Tapton Park, Tapton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 0EQ United Kingdom
Tel: 01246 239500
Golf Pro: Andy Carnall
Website: https://taptonparkgolfcourse.com/
Golf Club Facilities
Click the following link to find out what facilities are available at Tapton Park Golf Club and read frequently asked questions.
Visitor Information & Green Fees
Price Guide: ££
Midweek Guide: £13.00 per round *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Courses & Scorecards
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Tapton Park | White | 72 | 69.9 [126] | 5900 | ||
| Tapton Park | Yellow | 72 | 68.5 [120] | 5592 | ||
| Tapton Park | Red | 72 | 71.6 [129] | 5185 | ||
| dobbin clough | Yellow | 34 | 34 | 2613 | ||
Tapton Park Golf Club Reviews
Looking for Tapton Park golf reviews? On this page you’ll find up-to-date, independent feedback from golfers who have played Tapton Park Golf Club in Derbyshire, providing feedback on course conditions, value and pace of play. The Golfshake independent reviews also cover important factors like facilities & service, hospitality, practice facilities, and food & drink. Access the latest, unbiased reviews to help you make an informed decision about your next round at Tapton Park Golf Club.
GOLFSHAKE RATING
3.36
AVERAGE RATING 3.6
(based on 320 reviews)
5 star
44
4 star
147
3 star
96
2 star
27
1 star
7
RECOMMENDATIONS
92%
would play again or recommend
|
|
What the club says: Tapton Golf Course is situated on the outskirts of Chesterfield Derbyshire, it is the only municipal parkland golf course in the area boasting a full 18 hole demanding golf course, a testing 9 hole golf course and an 18 hole chip and putt challenge. Tapton Golf Course is fairly hard walking with steep gradients on a few fairways.
Do you have feedback from your last round? Share your thoughts and help fellow golfers to plan their next round. Submit Review
Reviews for Tapton Park Golf Club
Sort by: Date | Review Rank | Rated High | Rated Low
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
Charles G rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 22 2025
Tapton Dobbin
Winter WeatherGreens frozen solid, fairways solid and loads of standing water. Wouldn’t be bad in the summer
Reviewer Rating
Rate Helpful
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Golfer An rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 9 2025
Big improvement
I submitted a review in June, and commented on the abysmal condition of the greens. Played today (Nov 8) for the first time since and am happy to report that the greens are way better. A new head greenkeeper has been employed and in the space of 6 weeks the greens have improved vastly. This bodes well for the future and means that hopefully, by next season Tapton will fulfil it's undoubted potential. More of the same please 'Link Golf'.Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
John N rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 27 2025
A good course but a bit of a rough diamond. Well worth a play which will give you a test.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Steve. Kirkby in Ash rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 5 2025
Great setting, but now in poor condition.
What a shame. This is where I learned to love golf, but the condition now is such a disappointment. Very poor greens, below average tee boxes, worm casts everywhere and average, at best, fairways.The clubhouse and driving range was buzzing, but the course looks like it's in a race to the bottom, not striving for the top.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
James C rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 5 2025
Abysmal Course
Greens are Tapton Park are more like the Derbyshire Hills, full of lumps, bumps, patchy coverage, uneven surfaces, different types of grasses - generally horrendous greens!Fairways were ok, ground conditions were very wet.
Since the new owners (Link Golf) have been in, the course quality has significantly worsened, more bothered about money in the tills rather than a decent course.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
John chesterfield rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 3 2025
Mr
Played the course today 3rd Sept 2025 and was very disappointed in its condition. I used to play a few years ago and it has deteriorated consierably. The tee boxes were uneven and bare and the greens had large bare patches I presume the management of the course over this summers dry weather has been insufficient. Not playing here until it improves to a level of other local coursesReviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Scott C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 3 2025
Challenging course with lots of slopes and hills.
Reviewer Rating
Steven rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 17 2025
Mr
So dissapointing £27 to play, greens are very poor, tee boxes not in the best condition, all that investment into the range and bar area, have to get the basics right, no return for our group until it gets betterReviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Ian rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 10 2025
Ian
Mega disappointment the entire experience was shocking.Tee boxes were grassless, uneven and very poor.
Fairways been cut way too short and the hot weather has browned them all.
Greens not the operative name for these full off hollow core holes bare in many places and show zero signs of proper care.
All this for a diabolical £27 pound and because of my disability a further £25 for Buggy all in all a very expensive day for this pensioner
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Value for Money
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Andrew S rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 6 2025
Great course, lovely settings, staff very helpful, new clubhouse top notch, good food. Can I inform golfshakes that the course layout has changed, the main course now starts on a par 3.
Reviewer Rating
Scott C rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 19 2025
Tough course with some very challenging holes.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Food & Drink
Lee S rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 10 2025
Dissapointing
After all the work that has supposedly been carried out on the course, Tees and Greens were poor.Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
John L rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 14 2025
Lovely layout but .........
Cracking layout of the course but the greens are in a world of bother. A real shame considering this time last year we struggled with rain. Patches. Bare and severely compromised. Not a great deal of sand in the bunkers. A lot of stones though. Fairways look great and the tree removal have made the course look lovely. Lost my bank cards but not allowed to pay cash. No exceptions. Covids over get over yourselfReviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Kevin rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 14 2025
Been today for round of golf,for the first time and will be my last.I like the course layout,But the greens are shocking,No way in the world can you read the greens,Not even Tiger Woods could.And for the price you pay,You would think they would be better.This should be at a reduced rate,while they sort the greens out .
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Value for Money
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Mark C rated 2.5 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 9 2025
Greens need to be better
I understand and accept that greens need aerating at certain times of the year. I do think courses should offer a discount during these periods.However, the holes created on all the greens were absolutely savage. Looked like they'd pushed into the grass with a blunt instrument. Absolutely no ability to read the greens.
I like Tapton - it's always a course I've enjoyed playing. The winter tee boxes could have been a bit better, and these significantly shortened the course, but I've dealt with worse.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Golfer An rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 11 2025
New owners at Tapton. Good investment on infrastructure as well as on the driving range and new Trackman set up. But the jury's out on the future of the course. No temp greens over winter. Unsurprisingly, many are virtually unputtable. The 9 hole Academy greens are in much better condition. Attention has gone into bunker maintenance and work around the fairways on both courses and there are noticeable improvements. However, much more needs to be done to see Tapton achieve it's undoubted potential. Membership prices have just increased substantially, and suitable investment will need to follow to justify them.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Dale S rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 7 2025
Tapton Park Review
Round played November 2024. The club has recently been taken over and lots of investment made into its facilities. A lot of online advertising has been made promoting the improvements and this was the reason I was eager to visit. I was extremely disappointed to see the state of the golf course. Fairways and greens were very patchy (and bare) and some of the greens full of disease. The issue the club now have is the greens will not recover whilst they continue to be played on! The bunkers were the same scruffy bunkers they have always been. The tees are in desperate need of improvement. The whole course still requires a lot of work. It seems the main investment has been in improving the driving range facilities and installing a new cafe / clubhouse. The old clubhouse is now closed and the main focus is the new driving range, cafe and play room. What an absolute waste, Tapton Park is a golf club, not a youth club or play centre!Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
James C rated 1 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 2 2025
Typical Tapton - New owners, no difference
First time to visit the new ‘clubhouse’, personally its feels very small and quite soulless, the café style works well for the driving range, but as a golf clubhouse its just not big enough.There’s no association or links to ‘Tapton Park Golf Club’, all the medal boards/ trophy boards and actual trophies are in the old clubhouse.
Personally, feels like Link Golf do not want Tapton Park Golf Club involved anymore.
The course in December’24, tee boxes are just mud strips now and will need some serious care to bring to them back to life.
The fairways are very muddy and full of divots, but as the course is open all year around, it certainly will be.
The greens are horrendous, full of divots, bumps, tyre tracks, disease all over the greens, some serious attention will be needed to bring into shape for the summer season.
Pace of play, was typically Tapton… one hour for 7 holes (very good), then for the remaining holes were I was stuck behind a group of four, who did not let me through for 11 holes – very frustrating and didn’t see any marshall either (waiting on every shot).
Presumably, Link Golf are only bothered about money in the tills and not the overall golf experience.
How are Link Golf going to address:
1) Pace of play
2) Repairing of fairway divots
3) Repairing of divots on the greens
4) Repairing disease on the greens
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
John E rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 3 2024
First class
Reviewer Rating
James C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 6 2024
An Old Flame
First time I've played under the new ownership (Link Golf), some firm and definite plans in place to change the look and feel of the course and facilities. New trackman driving range will be a huge hit in the local area. On the Markham course, fairways and first cut generally ok, with clear differences between them.Bunkers - all need raking (1st last night just flat), with clear crisp edges to the bunkers (currently they look a touch over grown).
Greens - appear rough, patchy grass in places, looks like some disease in places, generally need more love and care on them, fairly slow in comparison to Stanedge greens.
Overall, with some love, care and attention in the right places, Tapton will be back up to the correct standard.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Martin S rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 11 2024
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Food & Drink
John L rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 3 2024
Really friendly staff
Phoned and booked a buggy but the course never got this but the staff bent over backwards to get us out on course. Fantastic quality for the fee payed. The chap who served us was behind us, told him we were stuck behind a group of younguns who didn't really know the etiquette as they were obviously just starting out and we let him through to have a word and explain. Just a shame the group who went back round the 4th couldn't be more understanding by firing the ball at us whilst we were waiting for the group of lads infront.Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Paul L rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2023
nice country course in the middle of chesterfield. well worth playing. there's also a 9 hole course and driving range
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Tom H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 14 2023
Play here every week.raining today hence poor score.
Rough is very challenging greens in good condition
Rough is very challenging greens in good condition
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Richard H rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 16 2023
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Jeremy S rated 1.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 2 2023
Very poor greens, too many temporary greens, this course is like this year after year and yet they do nothing about it, very poor management, plus they have just put the membership up by £10 a month, bloody disgusting.
Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
James C rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 28 2023
Nice little practise course
Nice little 9 hole practice course, but today it was rather wet under foot. Nice for some simple practice.Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Ben F rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 22 2022
Fantastic
Lovely course , some large slopes it’s a bit of a treck but a good challenge , greens are in great condition.Reviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
The Course
Facilities/Service
Value for Money
Pace of Play
Hospitality
Course Conditions
Practice Facilities
Food & Drink
Chris H rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 20 2022
Good course, very hilly, electric trolley or buggy recommended. Good condition and a cracking pint afterwards
Reviewer Rating
Mwnza T rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed May 10 2022
Absolutely enjoyable course
First time I played on this course and I found enjoyed very much playing there. I am sure I will play there again in the near futureReviewer Rating
Click to notify: Spam, Abuse, Inaccurate
Show moreAdditional Ratings
Course Conditions
Showing reviews 1-30 of 195 reviews
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
Submit Review For Tapton Park Golf Club
Share your thoughts to provide valuable feedback to the golf club and to help other golfers who may be planning to play here.
Tapton Park Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
The following information is subject to change and based on the latest updates and checks on Golfshake from the golf club, golf facility or venue.
Is there a driving range at Tapton Park Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of a driving range at this venue.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Tapton Park Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Tapton Park Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Tapton Park 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 Tapton Park Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Tapton Park Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Tapton Park 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 Tapton Park Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Tapton Park Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Tapton Park Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Tapton Park Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Tapton Park Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Tapton Park Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Tapton Park Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Tapton Park Golf Club for further details.
Nearby Golf Courses
Discover more Derbyshire golf courses near Tapton Park Golf Club. Below is a list of nearby golf clubs in Derbyshire, providing you with all the information you need to plan your next round. Get access to independent golf course reviews, detailed golf club information, scorecards, green fees and visitor information.
View more golf courses in Derbyshire
