Annual Alister MacKenzie Society vs The British Golf Collectors’ Society competition. On July 5th spectators in the outer courts stands at Wimbledon were sheltering under their umbrellas and saw no tennis whilst waiting for the rain to stop. Up North, golfers arriving at Cavendish Golf Club in Buxton were greeted by warm sunshine and a…
Cavendish Ladies Bronze and Silver Teams have had a storm this year; both came top of their divisions and both have made it to the Finals of the Derbyshire County Ladies Trophy. On Thursday they each played in their Divisional Semi-Finals at Alfreton Golf Club. The Silver team went out first against Keddleston and then the…
Last week Cavendish hosted a Target Gol Competition. Paul and his team set up a BarBQ with outside bar and despite the ‘damp’ conditions, there was a great turnout for what turned out to be a great club event. Harvey Roy was the overall winner getting a fabulous 110 points, with Andie Curtis getting 60…
Cavendish members were treated to a day of pampering earlier this month. Three lady members, all skilled in the science/art of massage, reflexology and Indian Head Massage offered their services to men and lady members in aid of charity. Chris Campbell, Shelley Reynolds and Jacqui Tame created a relaxing and soothing atmosphere, tweaking toes, ruffling…
The calendar highlight for the Lady Captain is always the Lady Captain’s Day with lots of dressing up and jollity. Lady Captain Wendy has shown her imagination and sense of fun with all the events she has organised this year and expectations were high for something special for this event. The word went out that…
Ladies Past Captains Trophy On the 6th June, the Blazers and Badges were out in force for the Ladies Past Captains Trophy and Meal. The day started very cold and windy, despite it being June, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of our Past Captains who were playing in a Medal for the coveted Past…
Last week the Golf Club ran an 80s Rock n Roll Bingo in support of the Captains’ Charities. There was music and singing in the Club, creating a real vibe and great fun enjoyed by 70 people. Natalie from behind the bar organised the event, with prizes for 1 and 2 Lines, but with the…
Cavendish is a member’ club and there are many members and friends of the club who do so much to help the club from behind the scenes. Our greens staff keep the course in fabulous condition all year round; but what isn’t always known is that they are supported by many members and friends of…
After the success and interest of the ‘Putting & Prosecco’, the Ladies were out in force again for the next golf taster event of ‘Chipping & Chips’. This time the weather was glorious and really made you feel golf could be the sport for new ladies prepared to give golf a try. Liam Hancock, Cavendish…
The hugely successful Putting and Prosecco initiative was once again staged at Cavendish – a no cost opportunity for new prospective golfers to come along to learn how to Put (to drink!) and to meet Ladies Members of the Club. Unfortunately the weather … as if we couldn’t guess, wasn’t kind to them at all.…