The Staffordshire GC

[Deleted member 15344]

Anyone ever played here ?

https://www.thestaffordshiregolfclub.co.uk/

It looks nice on the website etc

We have a society day there - we normally play Enville but some guys have got us a great deal there

 

[glynntaylor]

I’ve played here. Nice course.... quite old school... the car park and range isn’t much to be desired but the course was good

 

[timd77]

I’m a member there, ask away!

 

[Liverbirdie]

I’m a member there, ask away!

I had a look at this the other day also, is there much elevation change, and could you name a few other similar courses in stature of the same standard? Beau, Little Aston, or just below, or a decent bit below? Im from the NW, so if you can advise any that I may have played around here or in Cheshire, may be a better course to compare against.

I also looked at Market Drayton (or was it Drayton park) as well - any comments on that.

Looking for a good course an hour away from Cavendish near Buxton, that may take visitors early Saturday afternoon thats good, maybe less than £50.00 and a "little gem".

 

[timd77]

I had a look at this the other day also, is there much elevation change, and could you name a few other similar courses in stature of the same standard? Beau, Little Aston, or just below, or a decent bit below? Im from the NW, so if you can advise any that I may have played around here or in Cheshire, may be a better course to compare against.

I also looked at Market Drayton (or was it Drayton park) as well - any comments on that.

Looking for a good course an hour away from Cavendish near Buxton, that may take visitors early Saturday afternoon thats good, maybe less than £50.00 and a "little gem".

Woah, I’m out of my depth there! ?

In terms of elevation, aside from a couple of holes where there’s a walk up fairly steep banks from green to the next tee, the course has more of a gradual undulation. I wouldn’t say it’s particularly hilly.

As for other similar courses, I’d recommend Cleobury Mortimer (3 loops of 9) and hawkestone park which isn’t too far from Cheshire and has 2 good courses and a good set up.

I haven’t played the others you mentioned.

 

[glynntaylor]

Nothing like Beau or Little Aston.... not even in the same league!

 

[hovis]

we play our opening comp for the year here. it's nice phil but Enville is better by a long way.

 

[upsidedown]

Played there about 5 years ago .
Remember some good holes on the back nine .

Re Market Dayton, not one I'd rush to play, some very silly holes , a par 3 down a hill and you cant see the pin

 

[Midnight]

I had a look at this the other day also, is there much elevation change, and could you name a few other similar courses in stature of the same standard? Beau, Little Aston, or just below, or a decent bit below? Im from the NW, so if you can advise any that I may have played around here or in Cheshire, may be a better course to compare against.

I also looked at Market Drayton (or was it Drayton park) as well - any comments on that.

Looking for a good course an hour away from Cavendish near Buxton, that may take visitors early Saturday afternoon thats good, maybe less than £50.00 and a "little gem".

When are you playing Cavendish? I can then warn my mates ???????

 

[Neeko1988]

Staffordshire can’t be put in same discussions as beau and little Aston although it’s a half decent good value for money course.

Cleobury Mortimer I don’t really rate at all but again is in the same sort of low cost course

Hawkstone is decent.

I have played most courses in the area and a member at lilleshall if you want to ask about any let me know

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I have played a load of the course around the area - Little Aston , Beau Desert and across to Hawkstone

We normally have an away day at Enville but we are going here because it’s a freebie for all of us so was just interested to see what people think of the course, layout , conditions etc

 

[timd77]

I have played a load of the course around the area - Little Aston , Beau Desert and across to Hawkstone

We normally have an away day at Enville but we are going here because it’s a freebie for all of us so was just interested to see what people think of the course, layout , conditions etc

Depends what time of year you’re going. Currently it’s struggling in the wet/frost. We’ve been on mainly winter greens for all but a few days in the last couple of months. The back 9 is closed when it rains.

In a couple of months it’ll be lovely again. It’s a nice looking course, tree lined on most holes and it’s quite tough in comparison to other courses I’ve played. It’s decent in my opinion, hence why I joined. If I could afford more I’d join enville, you get what you pay for I guess!

Longest drive on the 6th, nearest the pin on the 4th or 9th.

Pro shop is pretty crap, bar is decent, reasonably priced and food’s nice. No driving range yet, but we have a putting green and a practice area with bunkers and chipping green.

Are you stopping over or just down for the day?

 

[Liverbirdie]

When are you playing Cavendish? I can then warn my mates ???????

Not booked in yet, just one of 5-6 on final consideration.

I do fancy getting there though, sounds good.

 

[2blue]

Is this south Staffs??

 

[Midnight]

Not booked in yet, just one of 5-6 on final consideration.

I do fancy getting there though, sounds good.

It's a nice course mate, you will enjoy it. Unfortunately Buxton is always cold and windy.

 

[Liverbirdie]

It's a nice course mate, you will enjoy it. Unfortunately Buxton is always cold and windy.

I know stayed there about 4-5 new years ago, their worst winter in 30 years I believe. I'm still thawing out, it was freezing!

 

[SGC001]

I had a look at this the other day also, is there much elevation change, and could you name a few other similar courses in stature of the same standard? Beau, Little Aston, or just below, or a decent bit below? Im from the NW, so if you can advise any that I may have played around here or in Cheshire, may be a better course to compare against.

I also looked at Market Drayton (or was it Drayton park) as well - any comments on that.

Looking for a good course an hour away from Cavendish near Buxton, that may take visitors early Saturday afternoon thats good, maybe less than £50.00 and a "little gem".

Maybe sickleholme near ladybower reservoir in bamford.
Nice enough but not beau standard