In Derbyshire and New to Golf? 

Golf may have its emotional heart in St Andrews, and has perhaps been unfairly portrayed as an exclusive or expensive sport for older gentlemen, especially when you look at the roots of golf in Derbyshire. Whatever your view of golf and its past image, and perhaps because of its popularity across the world, you may be keen to try it for yourself - to make more friends or get more exercise - though be unsure how best to proceed? Maybe you want to go with friends or family on a golfing holiday but don't want to pay until you're sure the sport's for you, or are looking to join a club but don't know if the sport or course is really the one for you.

Try Golf at New Mills Golf Club

New Mills Golf Club is a members only club with a big difference, its entire membership is welcoming and friendly - probably rooted in its local history. There is a tendency across many members only clubs to be exclusive, and sniffy about groups of people considered out of the 'right' circle. This tends to lead to rather insular behaviour by existing members as they group around various cliques., which can be very difficult for new players or members to break into, especially if new to the area and wary about upsetting local community norms. As golf can be a tricky sport to pick up and maintain performance in, having a friendly and open environment to learn and play the game when best suits you is very important.

Play Golf on Top of the World

To help new players get a feel for the game of golf in general and the New Mills Golf Course in particular, the Professional at the Club, Carl Cross, has developed a package of deals as below.

For more experienced players, you could come along and play a round of golf, perhaps with an existing member to help you get a feel for the course and experience the down to earth, relaxed and friendly character of the clubhouse. You'll be able to realise how easy it will be to make friends and fit in to a well established club. The terrain and dramatic scenery will invigorate you and certainly get your heart pumping.

A Friendly Club for All Players

The Club's location at the northern tip of the High Peak and south of Stockport, provides the perfect blend of friendly and fun country life with the challenge of a modern sport. Whatever the weather presents and however your game goes, the course location will leave you feeling on top of the world. The friendly and warm membership, young and old alike, will always make sure that you don't float away with the joy the course and game offers.

As your game develops, the Club can offer a move to more competitive arena for weekly and Open competions in a wide variety of formats. Playing golf on top of the world will certainly help you understand why people are a little obsessive about the game, and who knows, you may well catch the bug!

Visit the Club and Course

1. ACADEMY PAR PACKAGE £50. Two individual lessons • Play three practice holes with the professional • Loan clubs • Introductory talk

2. ACADEMY BIRDIE PACKAGE £120. Five individual lessons • 9 holes with the professional • Unlimited practice on practice area • Social membership

3. ACADEMY EAGLE PACKAGE £239. 2 x 9 holes with the professional • 1 golf card (14 games on the full course) Club polo shirt • Sunday lunch for 2 people

Phone Carl Cross on (01663) 746161 to talk through the options available for new players looking to try the game and course, and prospective members alike.