News – Cavendish Golf Club

Prize night 2025

NewsBy cgcadmin November 3, 2025

The event this year was held on 30th October. The evening began with a welcome glass of Prosecco from Lady Captain followed by a 2 course meal in the dining…

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Captains Charity Day – Saturday 11th October

NewsBy cgcadmin October 13, 2025

The Captains would like to thank all the members that contributed so generously on Saturday through their kind Christie Charity donations, their gifts of raffle prizes and purchase of raffle…

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Cavendish Ryder Cup

NewsBy cgcadmin September 29, 2025

Cavendish Ryder Cup 2025 Some 5hours prior to the Bethpage Main Event, 48 Cavendish Members played our version of Ryder Cup Friday. At 0740am, post a bacon sarnie, Mr Captain…

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Final of the Archie Preston Trophy

NewsBy cgcadmin September 24, 2025

The Cavendish Mixed Team reached the Final of the Archie Preston Trophy for the first time in the Clubs history. Cavendish and local club Hazel Grove travelled to Blackburn GC,…

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MDGA Archie Preston Semi Final

NewsBy cgcadmin August 28, 2025

Cavendish Golf Club progressed to the Semi Final of the Archie Preston Mixed Foursomes Team event by narrowly beating Turton GC by 4 games to 3 in the Quarter Final…

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MDGA Archie Preston Success

NewsBy cgcadmin July 24, 2025

On Sunday 20th July the Cavendish Mixed Team of The Captains, Frances Reynolds & Jeff Haddon, Pam Brindley & Ben Cross, Louise Mardapittas & Mike Oakes, Chris Campbell & Neil…

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Captains Day 2025

NewsBy cgcadmin June 24, 2025

Saturday 21st June saw the first ever Joint Captains Day in our 100 year history. The forecasters had warned of potential thunderstorms but thankfully we only had a couple of…

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Inter Club Knockout Competitions

NewsBy cgcadmin June 16, 2025

Cavendish Teams have played in the next stages of 4 inter club knockout competitions in the past couple of weeks. On Saturday 31st May at home, the Taskers Team of…

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Captains Away Weekend 8/9th June 2025

NewsBy cgcadmin June 10, 2025

Mr Captain would like to thank each and everyone of the 60 members that joined him on his away weekend to Leeds. At 7am on Sunday 8th, 46 of us…

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Jubilee Cup

1st – Neil Flynn 66-7-59

2nd-Billy Fergusson 79-16-63

3rd-Stephen Pritchard 70-6-64

Senior Cup

1st-Bob Clark 91-25-66

2nd-Paul Wilkinson 84-16-68

3rd-Mick Bell 86-18-68

Medal 2

Division 1

1st Harry Balfe 79-10-69

2nd Alistair Oldfield 82-12-70

3rd Jack Phillips 82-12-70

Division 2

1st Stuart Pearson 81-14-67

2nd Paul Wilkinson 84-16-68

3rd Mick Bell 86-18-68

Division 3

1st Archie Peters 85-23-62

2nd Mark Balfe 90-22-68

3rd Noel Byrne 94-26-68

Mel Pye Trophy

1st Mike Oakes 39pts

2nd Mr Captain 37pts

3rd Matt Kirk 37pts

Buxton Trophy

1st Stuart Gregory 81-17-64

2nd Al Dean 75-10-65

3rd Neil Flynn 72-5-67

Basil Darbyshire

1st – Harry Peters 42pts

2nd – Alan Poole 39pts (cpo)

3rd – Gary Nicholson 39pts (cpo)

Medal 1

Div 1 : 1st Peter McMahon 71-9-62, 2nd Jonathan Taylor 67-4-63, 3rd Jeff Haddon 73-6-67

Div 2 : 1st Oscar Roberts 79-16-63, 2nd Christopher Dranfield 83-18-64, 3rd Harvey Roy 83-18-65

Div3 : 1st Steve Moss 86-24-62, 2nd Ken Mycock 94-29-65, 3rd Ken Tindle 89-22-67

Would just like to thankyou for a wonderful day spent at your amazing course, without doubt the most enjoyable experience we have had in a long time, the course is incredible and we could see why you are voted highly in all categories in magazines. Also everyone was so accommodating from staff to members , all so friendly. Will 100% be coming back. See you soon.

Rob, Darran, Paul and Matt

“There are two types of golfers – those that have played Cavendish and those who wished they had.”

Eddie Birchenough has an in depth knowledge of playing Cavendish where he worked as a caddy before embarking on a successful career as a Club Professional, finally retiring in 2013 after 27 years as Head Professional at Royal Lytham and St Annes G C, where he is now an Honorary Member.

Eddie Birchenough

“Every now and again you encounter a hidden gem that doesn’t just tick all of your personal boxes, it adds new boxes and then ticks them for you”. The article concludes with “if you get the impression I liked Cavendish, you’re wrong. I loved it.”

Golf Monthly, September 2014 published a golfers guide to Derbyshire where the writer stated the above.

Golf Monthly

“A well-preserved, if modest, Alister MacKenzie design laid out for the wealthy patron among the hills south of Manchester, which features several MacKenzie-style greens. The first two holes, may cause you to wonder what you’re doing there, but pay attention at the 280 yard 3rd or you’ll overlook a clever design with a fall-away green. The stretch of holes from the 8th through 11th, when a rushing brook comes into play, elevates the course to another class. At 5,800 yards par 68, it may not be for everyone, but Cavendish is a most pleasant setting and it’s comforting to know that not every club has caved in to the pressure to standardise.”

Tom Doak also rated Cavendish in the Top 10 courses in the world par under 70; he also cited Cavendish 10th in his best 18 holes from courses that aren’t on anyone’s Top 100 list and the 10th as one of the best 18 holes designed by Alister MacKenzie.

Tom Doak, celebrated American course architect

“Over many years playing golf on many different courses in many different countries, I have evolved my own grading system for golf courses. It’s a simple method whereby after some time has passed, I attempt to recall each of the 18 holes on the course. If I only have a recollection of a handful of holes then I won’t rate the layout very highly. If however, I can recall all 18 holes, then I would be inclined to give the course top marks. At Cavendish I can not only recall all 18 holes on the course, I can clearly remember every shot I hit.”

Bill Robertson, Editor Golf Links

“Anything stereotyped should be avoided on the golf course. All construction work should follow the irregular lines of nature.”

Geoff Shackelford, International Golf Journalist

Prize night 2025
November 3, 2025
Captains Charity Day – Saturday 11th October
October 13, 2025
Cavendish Ryder Cup
September 29, 2025