Best Golf Courses in Sawley, Derbyshire (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Apart from being a very fine course, due credit must be paid to the Head Professional Tim Coxon. Probably the finest in the East Midlands. Outstanding service.

Rating: 4 / 5

We had a family birthday in meal, there were 19 of us. The room is okay if a little bare with not much atmosphere. The view out across the golf course was good. The menu was good with everybody finding things they liked, there were plenty of gluten free options for those that needed them. The quality of the food was good across all 3 courses and nit to expensive. 2 courses for £17 3 courses for £22. There is no bar in the dining room, so you had to go to the bar for them. The staff were friendly and attentive. Overall a pleasant place to eat as a large group.

Rating: 5 / 5

A very picturesque course and only a little hilly. Reasonably priced golf and refreshments with great, friendly staff. Definitely recommend a visit.

Rating: 5 / 5

Dinner dance on a Saturday evening food excellent as always, good dj, nice dance floor and fairly well priced wine. Always friendly and professional staff.

Rating: 4 / 5

Lingdale Golf Club, nestled in the picturesque Charnwood Forest, offers a memorable golfing experience. The course's design is both challenging and engaging, with the front nine featuring undulating terrain and tree-lined fairways that require strategic play. The back nine presents elevation changes and well-placed hazards, keeping golfers on their toes throughout the round. While the club's secluded location provides a tranquil setting, it does come with the drawback of limited mobile phone reception. This can be a minor inconvenience for those needing to stay connected. On the plus side, the clubhouse serves excellent food, making it a great spot to relax after a round. The staff are friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. Overall, Lingdale Golf Club is a delightful course that offers a unique and enjoyable round of golf. Its thoughtful design and quality amenities make it well worth a visit.

Rating: 5 / 5

I've recently become a member of Lingdale and i am happy to admit it is the best golf club I have played at in the past 10 years. The course is in great condition with the amazing scenery making it a lovely place to play golf. Great value for money and impeccable staff and service!!!

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely course. Variety of holes with up and down, left and right turns. Not too many bunkers which I liked Mostly a even course (left-right) although a couple of holes with some lean on them Well maintained course, especially given the current wet conditions. Great views and wonderful lighting across the course, nice trail through trees too

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice to finally play a full 18 holes of golf after all the rain we have had. It's a lovely course in fantastic shape, greens nice and fast, coffee and a bacon cob,spot on!

Rating: 5 / 5

Practice course currently hard as expected but such a great area. Looking forward to utilising this throughout my membership! New to the club. Very welcoming. All inclusive including seniors section! Extremely happy with all aspects of the professionalism to date and recommend this course for women and men.

Rating: 5 / 5

Held my 70th Birthday Lunch there on Sunday 2nd March. There were 15 of us (obviously we pre booked) including my two youngest grandchildren. The unanimous vote was, that that was the best carvery meal we've ever had. Absolutely delicious, freshly cooked, and presented by the very friendly chef. Who went the extra mile to cook a beautiful veggie meal for one of us and chicken nuggets for the wee ones. Excellent value for money. Heartily recommended. We'll definitely eat there again.

Rating: 5 / 5

Enjoyed a Carvery and Beer whilst watch the Cup final today. The food was fantastic and good value for money. Friendly service with a smile too. Thank you.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place to play golf ⛳ Nice flat course that gives you value for your shots - but beware of the trees 🌳 Visited as part of a society & the hospitality & pie 🥧 & chips were great 👍

Rating: 5 / 5

So I have officially been here twice now not for the golf but for the food and service absolutely 1000/10, 5star, the food is always so amazing and tasty and the service is brilliant so friendly honestly makes you feel like your with family. When I now think of Sunday lunch this is my first choice x

Rating: 5 / 5

Gorgeous little course, tight and tricky. Staff are amazing and food great

Rating: 5 / 5

Been a member here for 25years. The coarse is tight with small greens and not long.Visitors usually find it difficult to play to their handicaps. Five years on its still tough here after the remodeling of holes.The good thing is the new Steward and his wife are ace and so is their Sunday lunches. Give it a go you'll not regret it.🥘It's got tougher with the aging process.,🧑‍🦯

Rating: 5 / 5

Went for a carvery as part of a group, it wasn't our first and it won't be our last. The staff are brilliant, the atmosphere equally so, the food is top notch and the drinks also. I can't praise the stewards too much. We can't make the December carvery but will be there January, February and so on. We'll worth a visit but the Carvery needs to be pre booked.

Rating: 5 / 5

Played in their Senior Men's 4BBB Open and must be one of the best Golf Courses in the Midlands. All of the Tees, Fairways, Bunkers and especially the Greens, were in excellent condition. Really helpful in the Pro-Shop and also the Bar / Restaurant, with good 'home cooked' food. Back later in the year for their Mixed Open.

Rating: 5 / 5

Willesley Park Golf Club was chosen to be a Captains away day. A breakfast starter before our round of golf was first class. The golf course was in good condition and certainly makes you think. Highly recommended for an away day.

Rating: 5 / 5

Cant fault it. Really busy day (bank holiday in the summer) but everything was moving. Food and a drink was

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a great breakfast here with family after my father's funeral. It was his club for 40 years and it seemed appropriate. Food was great. Nice place. Good staff. Great service.

Rating: 5 / 5

Played a society day at Erewash Valley Golf Club excellent day out. Staff and members friendly and welcoming. Played mid July during the heat wave, course in good nick, very challenging course with a variety of holes, especially Valley par 3's (4+5). Well worth a visit and return

Rating: 5 / 5

Great course, facilties, bar, food, beer, and all reasonably priced. Love the back to back 5s to start, then to follow that Holes 4 and 5 are spectacular back to back 3s. Would highly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful, mature woodland course. The greens were just coming into their best & were fast. Some tricky treeline fairways. The course has two par three holes known as 'The quarry', which are stunning. The clubhouse has a bar & and a small function room. Lovely surrounding countryside.

Rating: 4 / 5

Kilburn Veteran's v Mickleover, over 35's football at its best. Nice pitch great location.

Rating: 4 / 5

Played today, course in good shape despite mid winter. Winter tees but all greens apart from 8th at the bottom of the hill which was a little soggy were in very good condition. Very well looked after, must better state than many surrounding courses costing 3 times the price. Always enjoy a stroll round to blow out the cobwebs.

Rating: 5 / 5

I played here a couple of days ago, and the course was excellent, a real hidden gem. The condition of the course was superb, and everyone involved with the course was friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great course for beginners to intermediates at the sport good course lay out with a decent amount of obstacles and undulating ground to navigate staff really friendly and welcoming definitely will go again soon.

Rating: 5 / 5

Since being taken over by a private company 3 years ago, the course is living up to its true potential. There's more to do, but as membership grows, investment grows too.

Rating: 5 / 5

Love playing derby golf club its a real good challenge on the front 9 and a bit easier on the back 9

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent morning, good round of golf, nice people. Finished with a breakfast cob and a cup of tea, back again next Tuesday.

Rating: 5 / 5

Decent course at a decent price. Got a small range, 3-par and a main 9-hole course. I'm a beginner and enjoyed all of them.

Rating: 4 / 5

Seems to be a very good atmosphere, all round. But no menus at the moment 🥪🥗🌯🍰🍪

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little course which is cheap and cheerful. Green keepers were out in force this morning at 9am tending to the greens. It’s not perfect, but the atmosphere is great and “fun golf” with my boys is always a laugh.

Rating: 5 / 5

Good course, some challenging holes and a nice setting. Welcoming and friendly club house with good food.