Archive: this article describes the Cavendish MacKenzie Trail as presented in 2017. Check with the club for current trail arrangements.
The MacKenzie trail at Cavendish Golf Club in Buxton
Cavendish Golf Club’s course, designed by Alister MacKenzie, opened in 1925. MacKenzie worked on many other courses, including Augusta National with Bobby Jones, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne.
In response to enquiries from golfers, the club created the Cavendish MacKenzie Trail, featuring nine courses associated with MacKenzie’s work.
A contemporary trail guide listed Cavendish, Hazel Grove, Bramall Park, Reddish Vale, Sitwell, Bolton Old Links, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall and Nelson. MacKenzie’s work varied: for example, Bramall Park says he modified its existing course in the early 1920s.
The original guide invited visitors to ask Cavendish for trail details. Contact the club to check present arrangements.
The 2017 trail offered a record card and a certificate for completing all nine courses.
The 2017 guide described the courses as offering varied settings, including heathland, parkland and moorland.
MacKenzie’s first course design was Alwoodley, near Leeds, where he was also a founder member.
The original guide suggested keeping an eye out for buzzards, sparrowhawks, kestrels, deer and hares around the Cavendish course.
Staying in Buxton
The article originally listed accommodation offers available in 2017. Ask the club about current arrangements.
Cavendish Golf Club, Watford Road, Buxton, SK17 6XF. Tel: 01298 79708. Email: proshop@cavendishgolfclub.com.
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