The Best Golf Courses in Derbyshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Good first impression, excellent tee boxes, didn't see any rubbish around the course a well looked after course.

Always a pleasure to play such a wonderful track...always in fantastic condition...the seniors competition we play in is run superbly and not only one of the friendliest clubs around but also a treat to catch up with friends

Great golf course with very friendly members and staff, fantastic views

Visited the Golf Club as a friend is a member and we were booked in for the charity quiz. A great time was had by everyone, the food was definitely up to scratch and the Jaipur went down a treat, can’t comment on the course though!

We are from Northern Ireland and touring Peak District. We stumbled on this. If you want great views of Bakewell town and surrounding area, combined with a hilly walk in the Dales while playing a game of golf on a super wee reasonably priced course, this is the place for you. A hidden gem. Also, if you haven’t eaten there you really, really should … it is amazing and also very, very reasonable! Finally, the staff are so friendly. If it was my local I wouldn’t go anywhere else. A great memory made. Thank you.

Turned up on spec and only wanted to play 9 holes. " It's cheap anyway, but you have to pay for 18, £20" I was told. Quick look on the web and we booked via a 3rd party website for £10.99 each. Go figure! Nice undulating course with some challenges. It's only 9 holes so you go round twice if playing 18, with different tee offs. I will return for an 18 soon

Delicious food at very reasonable prices. Set on the hill overlooking Bakewell and the Wye valley below. Catch it on a sunny afternoon for alfresco dining in stunning sorroundings. Note, it is open to non golf club members but booking advised.

Great location👀⛳️Nice course & clubhouse

Fantastic course played in heavy winds was challenging but enjoyable will return and play when less windy someday some

Absolute class. My friend and I played on a glorious Sunday afternoon in October, and it was perfect. I knew about the reputation of this course as ‘the inspiration for Augusta’ and it does deliver. Dr Alastair McKenzie knew what he was doing. Amazing views from all corners of the course and despite the overall elevation, because the holes are carefully crafted into the tables of the terrain, it is a surprisingly good walk. The staff (shoutout to assistant pro, Liam) are super helpful and make you feel very welcome. Great hospitality in the clubhouse and you can enjoy watching players come in with a cold pint on the terrace. Cannot recommend highly enough and can’t wait to return next year. Proper golf course!

Not the longest course but definitely has some challenging holes and tricky greens to navigate. The course is set in beautiful countryside with panoramic views and has been maintained to a very high standard. The greens are superb and some of the best I've ever played on.

One of the best courses in England and despite it's relatively short length it still offers a good test of golf. The course has always been in impeccable shape whenever we've played there.The staff in the clubhouse are welcoming with a nice selection of food and ales. The views both from the clubhouse and on the course are superb. Overall a brilliant day of golf can be had at Cavendish, however the weather can be brutal at times, so don't forget your waterproofs!

Ian Walley is 10/10. Been to him for a year now for lessons. Understands what you want, where you are with your game & every lesson is worthwhile. Makes it very simple & enjoyable.

Beautiful course, very well looked after. Great setting and views. Greens are excellent, manicured fairways. Some parts of the rough are punishing!!!! I’ll just have to learn to drive straighter . Would definitely go back

Loved this course. Immaculate condition and a friendly welcome. Fairly generous fairways but enough of a challenge for a mid-handicap golfer. Favourite holes were 7 (par 3 over water), 10 (downhill par 4 with a narrow green next to water) & 11 (long uphill par 3).

The staff were really friendly, the course was in excellent condition and the Lady Vice Captain was very welcoming as well. A really good afternoon of golf.

Excellent game of golf, the course was in great shape and the greens were rather fast. Gorgeous pint of ale afterwards and the best fish finger sandwich I’ve ever had!

Played here on a sunny Sunday evening and really enjoyed the course. The tees, fairways and greens were in really good condition, and as far as the holes go my favourite was probably the uphill par 3 9th, although I enjoyed all of the par 3's. Of the rest the downhill par 4 11th will remain long in the memory, and the 12th will have you wondering just how far you can afford to hit your tee shot with water at the bottom of the fairway. With one or two exceptions the fairways are reasonably friendly, so a course that anyone can really play. I'm not saying they'll necessarily score well though. The greens are pretty tricky too. It's not a flat course, so if you have any issues with a few climbs then this might be one to consider getting a buggy. It is worth playing though.

Peter and the team have been exceptional at helping organize a wake (around 70 people) for a family member. The venue, while simple, offered breathtaking views of the grounds and snowy hills, creating a serene and beautiful setting. The food was abundant and tasty; a selection of sandwiches, cold and hot dishes, as well as tea, coffee, and cakes. The staff were incredibly attentive, ensuring everything remained clean and organized throughout. Thank you, Peter, for your kindness and for hosting a wonderful wake for our family and friends.

Nice course with very welcome Pro. Has a small range (but you can hit driver) and warm up area and a practice green. The course is nice with some interesting holes including ones with water in play. A decent length as well, particularly off the back tees. The only issue I had was with some of the greens (which seem somewhat of upside bowls and impossible to stop the ball on), and a fair few blind tee shots. But these are only small issues. For the price it’s definitely worth a visit.

Great welcoming club, so friendly in the clubhouse and on the course. Great value for money and some tricky holes. Worth every penny. Will definitely be back

Lots of interesting holes especially on the back nine,greens very good condition.Excellent value for money,was even greeted by the owner upon arrival in the car park,giving me a detailed induction of course where else would you get this kind of service. Beats all kind of corporate golf courses with this personal touch, looking forward to my next visit.

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.

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.

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

Played in the Kestrel today and the course was in superb condition. Greens are receptive and fast, bunkers have sand in. All in all it was a real treat. The course has some stunning holes and there aren't any duds. I enjoyed it so much I'd considering defecting from my current club if there was bike parking (I prefer to enjoy 2 pints after my round!), which brings me to my final compliment: the bar has well kept real ale. Play here, you'll enjoy it!

Lots of interesting holes especially on the back nine,greens very good condition.Excellent value for money,was even greeted by the owner upon arrival in the car park,giving me a detailed induction of course where else would you get this kind of service. Beats all kind of corporate golf courses with this personal touch, looking forward to my next visit.

Brilliant round of golf on a stunning course. Beautiful layout. Greens running well and course looks in great condition. One downside - the bunkers all need more sand in. They were in poor condition compared to the rest of the course.

Don’t be put off by the fact that it’s a ‘Par 3 Course’. It’s probably the longest in the country. Miss the green and you’re scrambling. Definitely a good short game improver. Some really fun holes and a must play in my opinion. Love those holes around the 200 yard mark. Always enjoyable.

This is a very friendly par 3 full 18 hole golf course. The clubhouse is excellent. Well worth a visit.

We held our daughters’ birthdays/christening party here last weekend and they went over and beyond. The food was great and the service was fantastic. Kayleigh and her team did a great job and they were all very friendly and helpful. The softplay company we hired let us down at the very last minute but the staff were very attentive and they provided colouring stuff for kids to use instead. It was a very nice experience and the place made it very intimate for families and friends. They commented about the food being good and homemade. Will definitely hire again in the future.

Have recently had a family wake here and cannot rate it highly enough. The staff are amazing and more than happy to accommodate special requests such as gluten free food, use of a large screen to display photos and a memory table. Everyone that attended the wake commented on the quality, amount and presentation of the food. We were given disposable trays to take away as there was so much food. We cannot thank the whole team enough. I would not hesitate to recommend it to others. Thank you so much, we appreciate the time and effort you made for us 💐

I went here for a wake following my Uncles funeral. My cousin requested a gluten free option for me in advance. I was given a big plate of sandwiches to myself! They were lovely as was the remainder or the food. The staff were brilliant, the lady behind the bar was very friendly and the female chef came to me and explained what else I could eat that was gluten free.

Went here for my nieces birthday party. The food which was provided was amazing, plentiful and tasty plus the staff were helpful and polite. All in all a lovely day.