Cavendish Golf Club

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What we say

Cavendish Golf Club is a mini Augusta and one of the best courses that you can play for under £60 in Great Britain and Ireland. Golf World Top 100 editor Chris Bertram explains why.

There are two reasons for planning a trip to Derbyshire. First, the wonderful views over the Peak District. Second, the work of Dr Alister MacKenzie on this undulating and partially wooded site within a mature estate. Wonderful movement in the greens and every bit as inspiring as you’d hope.

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This mini-Augusta opened eight years before Mackenzie’s Georgia masterpiece with the clever layout playing over undulating Derbyshire moorland terrain featuring deep ravines, valleys, hollows and incised rivers.

It may lack length (par-68, 5,721-yards) but Cavendish definitely doesn’t lack intrigue as well as bite.

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Naturally, it lacks the wow factor of the home of the Masters – where doesn’t – but, on the other hand, you will discover a similar undulating topography, generous fairways, big sloping greens (it’s biggest defence) and the fact it constantly asks questions with good course management critical.

The elevated tee shots on the par-3 4th and 9th are reminiscent of Augusta’s famous short holes. 

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  • Course Summary

  • Costs 2 out of 5
  • TG Rating 3.5 out of 5
  • Players Rating Not yet rated
  • Address
    Gadley Lane, , BUXTON
  • Tel 01298 79708
  • Website www.cavendishgolfcourse.com

Course Information

Course 68 par
Course Style -
Green Fees Weekdays: £39.50 Weekends: £45
Course Length 5,900 yards (5,395 metres)
Holes 18
Difficulty Medium 11-20
Course Membership Private

Course Features

  • Course has: Bar
  • Course has: Buggy Hire
  • Course does not have: Driving Range
  • Course does not have: Practice Green
  • Course has: Pro Shop
  • Course has: Restaurant
  • Course has: Trolley Hire
  • Course does not have: Dress Code
  • Course does not have: Club Hire
  • Course does not have: Handicap

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