Staff and volunteers make so many course improvements Enticed by the sunshine, 2021 Captain Pat Campbell popped over to Cavendish today and took a few impromptu photos of the amazing course improvements undertaken over the recent lockdowns. The consistent hard work by our greenskeepers and volunteers has resulted in some stunning improvements. The images show:…
Golfers throughout England are keenly awaiting the game’s return, but where are you going to crown the resumption of play? Location: Derbyshire Review Comment: “This is a beautiful course. I didn’t really believe all the Augusta comparisons, but in the approach to the 6th green I really thought I was there in Georgia. These were…
Lee Marshall joined Cavendish in November as Head Professional & General Manager. Since joining the club it has been open for just two weeks! In conversation with Cavendish Director and member Michael Williams, Lee shares his life story which includes extensive work with demanding Far Eastern golf complexes and why he chose to return to Buxton.…
Doug’s funeral will take place on Tuesday 2 February. The family would like all Doug’s friends and family to know the arrangements. The funeral will be held at Macclesfield Crematorium, commencing 1pm. The Covid restrictions mean that the numbers are strictly limited, but the family has arranged that anyone can view the service via the…
Cavendish is pushing ahead with its strategic plan despite the challenges posed by Covid 19 Phase 1 of the overhaul of the Gents Locker Room is nearing completion and is certainly unrecognisable from what was there before. First impressions count and visitors will now be able to change in a smart, modern area that reflects…
Cavendish Golf Course is magnificent in the snow and provides a winter-sports playground for the local Buxton population. Although not so clever for golf, Captain Pat Campbell spotted a possible opportunity in today’s winter wonderland, Inspired by a recent showing of ‘Cool Runnings’, surely if Jamaica could have an Olympic bob sleigh team, well why…
Cavendish Golf Club has been very active in encouraging women and girls into golf and is now a registered signatory of the R&A Women in Golf Charter. Terry Hayward and Chris Campbell have just received the formal congratulations from the R&A, along with the official certificate which will be publicly displayed in the clubhouse. As…
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Greenkeeping team at Cavendish Golf Club. This Alister Mackenzie designed golf course is situated in the Derbyshire High Peak, on the edge of the spa town of Buxton, and is regarded by many as Mackenzie’s finest creation under 6000 yards, and is consistently ranked a top 100…
Jeremy Tomlinson tells Steve Carroll that England Golf supports the Government’s stay at home message and courses will not reopen until lockdown ends by Steve Carroll | January 15, 2021 | Club and Amateur Speaking to NCG’s From the Clubhouse podcast, he said the governing body were directing their efforts into ensuring “a safe return…
Cavendish has once again been recognised as a ‘Top 100’ golf course. The 2021 Golf World list measures courses on six criteria: design, setting, memorability, playability, consistency and presentation and Cavendish is singled out for its very special design – the inspired handiwork of Dr Alister MacKenzie in 1925. Not only is Cavendish included once…