Buxton & High Peak Golf Club, formed in 1887 and designed by J. Morris, is the oldest club in Derbyshire
This Parkland
course overlooks the old Roman spa town with superb views
over the Peak District National Park. The course is based
on free draining limestone, and is certainly one of the most
consistently playable in the area. It is often influenced
by the prevailing winds.
Course
Reviews
Like
the town itself, the Buxton and High Peak Golf club seems like
a survivor from a different era.
After playing a blind shot into one of the small (and sometimes
frightenly fast) greens, you can be forgiven for expecting to
see Harry Vardon and Ted Ray, wreathed in a cloud of pipe smoke,
strolling to the next tee.
Despite (or maybe because) of its resolutely old-fashioned feel,
it is well worth climbing up one thousand feet above sea level
to play golf here. There are several stretches of memorable
holes, particulary the three through to seven, and eleven through
to fourteen. The course has a mixture of meadow, hillside and
links-like holes which will test all parts of your game, including
you courage and imagination. You will be taxed and pleased to
beat your handicap here, particularly if the wind is blowing.
Add to this a very friendly club, wonderful views and good food
at the eighteenth, a day at Buxton and High Peak is to be recommended. Tim Morten
1 in 16 FREE! 
