On a glorious Friday evening (11th April), Members gathered by the Centenary Bridge to witness the unveiling and official opening by our wonderful Honorary Member Eddie Birchenhough. Eddie was born and bred in Buxton, first caddying at the club in the 1950’s, he went on to become a golf professional for some 65yrs and was…
On a glorious evening this week we held a Prosecco & Putting event to try and attract potential new women members to join our section, and to try out their putting skills. Our assistant Pro, Liam, gave a demonstration, before we held a putting competition, where some proved to be more skilful than others! We…
Cavendish GC were fortunate to be drawn at home in round 1 of the Men’s over 50s Taskers Trophy. On Sunday 6th April seven singles matches were played against last years semi finalists from Lees Hall GC, Sheffield. Cavendish players (see photo) Neil Bolton, Alan Webster, Mick Gould, Richard Preston, Mike Oakes, Jonathan Reynolds and…
Saturday 22nd March saw the Men’s Section play the Winter League Final, the first Board Competition of the new season. Congratulations to the 33 players that made it through the qualification competitions. Scoring in both divisions was remarkable given that this was the first time the course had been played from the white tees and…
Cavendish Golf Club progressed to the next round in 2 of the Manchester & District Golf Association Knockout Competitions on successive Sundays. On Sunday 16 March, 7 Cavendish players travelled to Romiley GC to play in the Dunham Forest Match. Romiley fielded a very strong side with their 7 team handicaps ranging from Scratch to…
The Centenary Captain’s couldn’t have asked for a better start to the golfing season, on a glorious Sunday morning members were welcomed in the clubhouse with coffee & cake before the Drive In at 11am. A 13 hole 4AM shot gun start was the format & was enjoyed by all who played. The winners with…
The club was buzzing with sound on 28th December when we welcomed the Heidleburgers to entertain us for the evening, and they were brilliant. The 10 piece band and their lead, our very own Dave Jones, all dressed in Lederhosen, did a fabulous job performing various ‘Beer Keller’ songs and a number of other popular singalong melodies. YMCA…
The annual Children’s Christmas Party was held at the golf club on Sunday 8th December. The children were fully entertained by Hannah Banana, Craft Tables and a Chocolate Tombola. Following the Meal and a dance at Paul Jenners disco, there was mass excitement as Santa was spotted travelling down Watford Farm track on his improvised…
Santa Hats & Christmas jumpers began the day, with some Ladies braving the fog, damp & cold playing 9 holes before lunch. 31 Ladies gathered for a glass of Prosecco before a fabulous lunch in the dining room courtesy of Riccardo. Then the fun began – a “Guess Who” photo guessing game were Ladies had…
The club house was buzzing with members, friends and families of the club and The Captains, those retiring, the newly appointed ones and those announced as Vice Captains. Retiring Junior Captain, Harry Balfe, was first to say his farewells commenting that he’d had a great year and it had been an honour. He welcomed the…