Another fine performance by our Dunham Forest team with an excellent 4.5 v 2.5 win at home this evening against Fairfield Golf Club from Audenshaw. Wins for Liam Hancock, Reece Swain, Aaron Woodward and Neil Booth and a half point for Mark Elliott saw the team safely home against very tough opposition. Not for the…
Fabulous day at Cavendish with just over 100 players supporting Broughton House – a care home for veterans. Organised by long-standing member Bob Clark, a veteran himself. The weather was not overly accommodating with constant drizzle and a wind that kept everybody honest but they were just minor irritants when compared to what so many…
Report on Seniors match against Matlock GC Cavendish Seniors were guests of Matlock GC. Facing a very difficult course in baking sunshine (recorded as being 30 degrees whilst our match was being played) it didn’t in any way disturb the commendable way Cavendish members put their backs into this game. Some had not played Matlock…
Cavendish Golf Club Review By: Andy Waple | Tue 15 Jun 2021 Golfshake last reviewed Cavendish as recently as 2019, but there have been some significant changes going on, so it seemed worth having another look. All golfers must know by now that the Cavendish Golf Club at Buxton, Derbyshire, prides itself as “The Inspiration…
Top Cavendish lady golfer Liz Brammeld (pictured LHS) represented Cavendish in the England Golf Seniors National competition held recently at Coventry Golf Club. Out of a field of 120 ladies Liz came came in 3rd place with 37 points. This means that she has qualified for the Grand Final to be held at Woodall Spa in…
Lockdown has fuelled interest in golf with the desire to enjoy the beauty of outdoor spaces, taking the fresh air, gentle exercise and making new friends; but for people new to the game just how do you get started? So taking the initiative, Lady Captain Danielle, Lady Vice Captain Rachel supported by our wonderful Professional…
And now for something completely different … After a slow start the Cavendish golfing year is now in full swing and Captain and Lady Captain had an idea … Come along on the longest Sunday of the year (20th June) and play in the special ‘Captains’ Mid Summer Madness’ fun competition. Arrive 7am for a shotgun…
Cavendish welcomed 188 competitors from all over the UK to play in the Gents Singles Stableford open competition. Firm, fast greens and a hefty wind from the west made for some difficult scoring conditions. Cavendish’s own Greg Mathers managed a score of 38 points for the victory in division 1 (handicap 0-12), with David Hallam…
MacKenzie Championships Report by Richard Atherton (AMSGB&I Council Member) 19 members competed for the Silver Medals at the Society Medal Championships at Cavendish on June 6th. The weather was benign and the course was presented in first class condition. Members commented on the improvements to the bunkers and paths, the initial stage of the restoration…
Well done to Wendy Goldstraw who managed to guess the distance of the combined drives of Mr Captain and Lady Captain in their virtual drive-in, organised in place of the real thing due to Covid restrictions. The distance was 292 yards and Wendy’s prize is the VIP parking space for a year. All proceeds will go…