
Sinfin Course
Sinfin Golf Club
About this course
Sinfin Golf Club sits on the southern edge of Derby in Derbyshire, occupying parkland terrain that has served local golfers since the early twentieth century. The course was established in 1926 and designed by James Braid, the five-time Open Championship winner who became one of Britain's most prolific golf course architects during the interwar period. Braid's work here reflects his characteristic approach to municipal and members' courses: strategic bunkering, natural use of the land's contours, and routing that provides variety without excessive length. The layout measures just over 6,000 yards from the back tees and plays across gently rolling parkland with mature tree-lined fairways. The terrain offers enough elevation change to create interesting stances and approach angles without being severe. Several holes require careful positioning off the tee to open up the greens, which feature Braid's typical subtle undulations. The course has undergone modifications over the decades to accommodate modern equipment and maintenance practices, but the fundamental routing and strategic character remain recognizable from the original design. Sinfin serves as an accessible members' club for the Derby area, maintaining a traditional parkland golf experience within the city's boundaries. The club operates with a welcoming membership culture typical of English municipal-era courses that have transitioned to private or proprietary status. It provides year-round golf on established turf and represents the kind of solid, unpretentious layout that forms the backbone of club golf across Britain.
Quick facts
- Location
- Derby, Derbyshire, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1923
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,228 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.4/120
FAQ
Common questions about Sinfin
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Sinfin is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Sinfin is 70.
Sinfin plays 6,228 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Sinfin is 120.
Sinfin is a 18-hole course.



