Cavendish Golf Club, Buxton

The course and its history

The Duke of Devonshire brought in Dr Alister MacKenzie in 1923, and the course opened two years later in a quiet corner of Buxton. Around seven years after that, Bobby Jones asked MacKenzie to design Augusta National, and the club says MacKenzie reused many of the design ideas he had tried at Cavendish because the land was similar. At about 5,700 yards and par 68 from the back tees it is not long by modern standards, but the greens are demanding and the par threes deceptive. Buzzards, kestrels, deer and hares are often seen on the course.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Visitors book tee times through the club's online visitor booking system, with green fees published on the website. The pro shop can be contacted on 01298 79708 or by email. The clubhouse has a restaurant, and the club notes that all standards of golfer are catered for. Most golfers walk the course, though carts can be hired. Club policies, including the dress code, are published on the website.

Getting there

Cavendish is on Gadley Lane in Buxton, the Derbyshire spa town, in what the club calls a quiet, private area of the town. A round fits easily into a Buxton break.

Highlights

• Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie; opened in 1925
• Described by the club as the inspiration for Augusta National
• Commissioned by the Duke of Devonshire
• Around 5,700 yards with demanding greens

Good to know

• Book tee times online through the visitor booking page
• Carts can be hired, though most players walk
• Check the club policies page for dress code before playing

Frequently asked questions