With ample parking, the clubhouse is a popular venue for private functions particularly wedding receptions and funerals. Our dining room and board room also offer ideal spaces for small business conferences. Please contact us for details.
The Cavendish Clubhouse offers many amenities including a well-stocked licensed bar and a well-appointed and comfortable lounge with spectacular views over the course from the terrace area. The terrace provides an idyllic haven to relax with a drink after a game and to soak in the scenery.
We have excellent catering arrangements and can provide meals from traditional club fare to formal dinner events. Just off the main lounge, we have a separate dining room that can seat 50 comfortably and also a well-appointed members spike bar. The Club has a reputation for being relaxed and friendly, with regular social events for members arranged throughout the year. Members prefer informality as the rule and so smart casual dress is quite acceptable throughout the club.
Our excellent hospitality services are provided by Cavendish Views.
Cavendish is a club that is inclusive of all golfers with dedicated sections for all ages and gender. We promote activities within the different sections of the club as well as holding many mixed competitions throughout the year. Find out more about our different sections below.
Club overview
Information about the club and our club captains
Men's Section & Men's captain Steve Bell
Steve Bell, Club Captain 2024
I have been a member at Cavendish since the age of 10, so a good 50 odd years! My father was a member and he got me and my little brother and dad’s namesake, Peter, in to the game. I have been a member ever since and have seen Cavendish through many good, and not so good, times. A lifelong Buxton resident I have classed Cavendish as my second home, or if you speak to my wife, it might be my first home! I am extremely honoured to have been chosen to Captain this fantastic golf club and hope to do the club and members proud this year.
My chosen charity this year is Ashgate Hospice in Chesterfield, a charity that is very close to my heart.
I would like to wish all our members a very happy, enjoyable and successful year and of course, I will be looking forward to being out on the course playing with you the people that make the club, the Members.
Steve Bell
Captain 2024
Steve Bell, Club Captain 2024
Women’s Section & Lady Captain Wendy Goldstraw
Wendy Goldstraw, Lady Captain 2024
Welcome to the Cavendish Women’s Section.
We have a vibrant and energised Women’s Membership who play regularly in our competitions. Our season starts in March and competitions are run until October, with regular tee-time on Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer, and then Thursdays during the winter months. We play individual and knockout competitions, and we have recently introduced an Alternate Day, (which is Saturday) and allow extended hours in the summer months for competition play, encouraging our working members to participate. We also have some fun competitions with the newer members and we are encouraged to play in the Saturday Winter competitions with the Men and Juniors sections.
We have a Silver and a Bronze teams who play both home and away matches throughout Derbyshire. This is a lovely way to meet new people from other clubs and play their course for free. Our Women’s Open is in August which is very well supported by teams entering from around the country who are eager to play the McKenzie course.
An Away Break is organised and open to all our women’s membership. This year we will be playing at the Portal hotel golf & spa resort in Tarporley, Cheshire. It is two nights away, with 3 rounds of golf, dinner, bed and breakfast, and hopefully a little free time to use the spa facilities of the hotel.
For Beginners, we run ‘Prosecco and Putting’ and ‘Chipping & Chips’ as taster sessions for potential members, which are scheduled throughout the year. Our PGA Professional, Lee Marshall & Assistant Professional, Liam Hancock offer also Beginner Group Lessons.
We are planning various events throughout the year including a trip to watch the Women’s Open in St Andrews, a Music evening, and a Well Being Therapy day, to name but a few.
Our Women’s Section is run by a committee of ladies keen to ensure that the section runs smoothly and continues to attract new members, improve our facilities and of course our game of golf.
New members are warmly welcomed, helped and encouraged to participate not only in playing golf but in the social events of the Women’s section and the club as a whole.
Being a member of Cavendish will enable you to enjoy the beautiful surrounds of the Derbyshire countryside, the Buxton fresh air, some amazing views and fabulous food at the Club House.
If you are thinking of trying golf, why not come along. I can assure you that you won’t regret it. I only joined the club 3½ years ago when I started to play golf, and look at me now. I love it, and they even made me Lady Captain, how great is that! If I can do it, so can you!
Wendy Goldstraw
Lady Captain 2024
Wendy Goldstraw, Lady Captain 2024
Taking in the stunning views!
After our round of golf we meet in our lovely clubhouse to have a drink or lunch and take in the stunning views of the golf course. In the summer months the terrace is a fantastic spot with the best views in Buxton. We have recently refurbished the clubhouse which looks fantastic. This is the perfect setting for our many social events, dinners, BBQs, and entertainment. It has what’s often called the ‘best beer garden in Buxton’ and many a summer evening can be spent on the terrace with a chilled glass of wine. The clubhouse is not just for members, anyone can come along and enjoy the great atmosphere and amazing food. We welcome family members to join us at the clubhouse and there are many family-orientated events throughout the year.
This is a lovely quote from one of our newest lady members:
“The Cavendish Golf Club has a great women’s section, super friendly, they really helped me get started playing the sport. I love golf! If anyone locally is thinking of having a go, please get in touch”
Ladies’ Bridge Group
Apart from golf we have a cheerful bridge group who meet twice a week and are always on the lookout for new players.
Junior Section & Jnr Captain Harry Balfe
Harry Balfe, Junior Captain 2024
I joined Cavendish golf club as a member at the beginning of 2022 and after playing a fun 7-hole parents and kids’ competition set up by Alan Webster I was instantly hooked by the game!
A lot of our junior group then went on to enjoy competing in our local golf sixes league against 3 other clubs. Which we went to win in 2022.
Over the past year a few of our juniors have gone on to get handicaps with some now competing in the men’s competitions on a Saturday and are enjoying the challenge of getting their handicaps down.
Fortunately, we have two great pros in Lee and Liam and our Junior Organiser Alan Webster – Webbo the legend! Who have all helped to improve and grow our junior group massively over the past few years!
Harry Balfe
Junior Captain 2024
Harry Balfe, Junior Captain 2024
Senior's Section & Snr Captain Stuart Pearson 2024
The Senior Section at Cavendish Golf Club is an active group for the over 55s and offers a warm welcome to all, especially new Senior Members to the Club.
The Seniors meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, for an informal competition starting at 10 am. We put everyone’s golf balls in a bag and draw them out in threes and fours to decide teams on the day, thereby mixing up playing partners. There are also specific Seniors Competitions for members during the season.
We also play friendly Senior matches against local clubs from April to September. We have around 14 Senior matches (7 home and 7 away), with teams of 12 to 16 playing in pairs. These matches start at around 9.30 am, and generally include coffee and bacon baps beforehand and simple one course meal afterwards.
Several Senior Open Competitions are also arranged throughout the year, which are very popular and open to members and visitors with a number prizes.
Stuart Pearson
Senior Captain 2024
Several popular open competitions are also arranged throughout the year with visitor prizes guaranteed.
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Stuart Pearson, Senior Captain