Matlock Golf Club has been featured by Golf Monthly as part of a recent article exploring some of Derbyshire’s most enjoyable and perhaps underappreciated hidden gem golf courses.
The feature followed contributing editor Rob Smith and three friends on a golf trip that included rounds at Matlock, Ashbourne and Chevin. While Derbyshire may not always receive the same attention as some of the UK’s better-known golfing destinations, the article highlighted the quality, character and natural beauty available across the county.
Views, Variety and a Memorable Derbyshire Course
Golf Monthly’s visit to Matlock took place on a warm summer day, allowing the group to experience the course and its surrounding views at their best. Rob Smith praised the variety found throughout the 18-hole, par-70 course. Rather than fitting neatly into one category, Matlock brings together elements of moorland, parkland and downland golf. Helping to contribute to a round of golf that changes character as players move through the course.
Our elevated position provides far-reaching views across Matlock and the Derwent Valley. However, the landscape is not only part of the scenery. Changes in elevation, sloping ground and the angles into the greens all influence how each hole should be played.
A Course That Rewards Thoughtful Golf
At 6,087 yards, Matlock is not designed to overwhelm golfers through length alone. Its challenge comes from positioning the ball correctly, choosing the right club and approaching the greens from the most suitable angle.
This makes the course enjoyable for golfers of different abilities. Longer hitters will find opportunities to be aggressive, while accurate players and good course managers can use the shape of the holes to their advantage.
The changing elevations also mean that the scorecard does not always tell the complete story. Wind, slopes and the position of the flag can all affect club selection, ensuring the course remains interesting over repeated rounds.
Standout Holes at Matlock Golf Club
The Golf Monthly group selected the stoke index 1 sixth and thirteenth among their favourite holes from the round. The sixth was described as a memorable par four that moves through changing ground towards a beautifully positioned green near Cuckoostone Grange. Rob said that the hole is one that rewards a well-placed tee shot and careful approach.
The thirteenth was described as the final par five on the course and presents another distinctive challenge. Golfers must negotiate the landscape before playing towards a green tucked into the hillside.
The elevated par-three tenth was also presented as one of Matlock’s signature holes. With it combining an excellent view with a tee shot that requires confident club selection and an accurate strike.
Independent Recognition for Matlock Golf Club
We know how enjoyable the course can be, but it is particularly rewarding to receive independent recognition from an experienced golf writer who has played courses throughout the UK and around the world.
The feature reflects what our members and regular visitors value about Matlock Golf Club: an interesting and varied course, memorable views and a challenge that relies on more than simply hitting the ball as far as possible.
It also recognises the wider potential of Derbyshire as a destination for a golf break. Courses such as Matlock can be combined with local accommodation, food, attractions and the surrounding Peak District to create a thoroughly enjoyable few days away.
Read the full Golf Monthly feature.
Visitor Golf at Matlock Golf Club
You do not need to be a member to experience the course for yourself. Visiting golfers are welcome to book a tee time and discover the variety highlighted by Golf Monthly.
Whether you are playing with friends, exploring different golf courses across Derbyshire or organising part of a wider Peak District break, Matlock provides an enjoyable and distinctive round.
Our clubhouse also offers somewhere to relax after playing, with food and drinks available when catering is open.
View visitor golf and green fees at Matlock Golf Club
Planning a Derbyshire Golf Break?
Matlock Golf Club is well placed for golfers staying in Matlock, Bakewell, Chatsworth, Chesterfield or elsewhere around the Peak District.
The area offers a wide choice of hotels, traditional inns, guest houses and holiday cottages. Matlock Golf Club also has a three-bedroom cottage on site, providing a convenient base for a small group of golfers.
A round can be combined with visits to Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Matlock Bath and the wider Peak District. This makes the club a strong choice when some members of a group want more than golf from their time away.
Discover golf near Chatsworth at Matlock Golf Club.
Golf Near Chesterfield
For golfers travelling from Chesterfield, Matlock Golf Club provides an opportunity to experience the varied Derbyshire layout highlighted by Golf Monthly without travelling particularly far.
Visitors from Chesterfield can book a casual round, arrange a society day or explore the club’s TrackMan practice facilities. Membership options are also available for golfers who want to play the course regularly and become involved in club competitions and social golf.
Explore golf near Chesterfield at Matlock Golf Club
Society Golf at Matlock
The variety of the course makes Matlock particularly suitable for golf society days. It offers enough challenge to interest experienced golfers while remaining enjoyable for mixed groups containing a range of handicaps.
Society organisers can combine 18 holes with food and time in the clubhouse. Our team can help you discuss the available options and plan an enjoyable golf day in Derbyshire.
Find out more about society golf at Matlock Golf Club
Experience the Course for Yourself
We are delighted to see Matlock Golf Club recognised by Golf Monthly and included in a feature celebrating Derbyshire golf.
The best way to understand what makes the course memorable is to play it for yourself. From the changing landscape and elevated views to the sixth, tenth and thirteenth holes highlighted in the feature, every part of the course offers something different.
Explore the course, view our visitor information or book your next tee time at Matlock Golf Club.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Matlock Golf Club been featured by Golf Monthly?
Yes. Matlock Golf Club was included in a September 2026 Golf Monthly article exploring golf courses in Derbyshire.
The feature followed a visit to Matlock and praised the course’s views, variety, changes in elevation and mixture of different golfing characteristics.
Can visitors play at Matlock Golf Club?
Yes. Matlock Golf Club welcomes visiting golfers, who can book a round without becoming a member.
Visitor tee times and current green-fee information are available through the club’s website.
What type of golf course is Matlock Golf Club?
Matlock Golf Club is an elevated 18-hole, par-70 course with a varied character. The layout combines elements associated with moorland, parkland and downland golf.
Changes in elevation and the importance of approaching greens from the correct angle create much of the course’s challenge.
Which are the standout holes at Matlock Golf Club?
Golf Monthly particularly highlighted the par-four sixth and par-five thirteenth. The elevated par-three tenth is also widely regarded as one of the course’s signature holes.
Every part of the course offers a different test, with varied terrain and views across the surrounding Derbyshire landscape.
Is Matlock Golf Club suitable for a golf society day?
Yes. Matlock Golf Club welcomes golf societies and groups from across Derbyshire and further afield.
The varied course is suitable for groups containing different handicaps, with options to combine golf with food and time in the clubhouse.
Can I stay at Matlock Golf Club?
Matlock Golf Club has a three-bedroom cottage on site which can provide a convenient base for a small golfing group.
Visitors should contact the club or view the accommodation information on the website to check availability and current booking details.
Is Matlock Golf Club near Chesterfield and Chatsworth?
Matlock Golf Club is within easy travelling distance of Chesterfield, Chatsworth, Bakewell and several popular parts of the Peak District.
Its location makes it suitable for a visitor round, society day or wider Derbyshire golf break.