
South Chesterfield Course
South Chesterfield Golf Club

About this course
South Chesterfield Golf Club sits in Grassmoor, a former mining village in the Derbyshire countryside between Chesterfield and the M1 corridor. The course occupies gently rolling terrain characteristic of this part of the East Midlands, where the landscape transitions from the industrial heritage of the coalfields toward more open agricultural land. Views extend across the surrounding farmland and toward the higher ground of the Peak District to the west. The layout reflects the parkland style common to many English members' clubs established or developed in the twentieth century. The routing makes use of the natural contours, with fairways that move across modest elevation changes and greens that require careful reading. Mature trees frame several holes, and the design incorporates both strategic bunkering and water features that come into play on approach shots and around the greens. South Chesterfield serves primarily as a members' club for the local golfing community, offering a traditional clubhouse environment and regular competitions throughout the season. The course provides a straightforward test suitable for a range of abilities, with enough variety in hole length and design to reward thoughtful course management. It represents the kind of accessible, well-maintained facility that forms the backbone of club golf in England's smaller towns and villages, where the emphasis remains on regular play and local competition rather than championship hosting or national recognition.
Quick facts
- Location
- Grassmoor, Derbyshire, England
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 5,982 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.9/132
Getting there
The journey to South Chesterfield Golf Club begins at either East Midlands Airport (EMA), roughly forty minutes south near Nottingham, or Manchester Airport (MAN), approximately ninety minutes northwest - both gateways serving the rolling Derbyshire landscape with equal grace. From either hub, the drive winds northward through the industrial heritage of the East Midlands before the terrain softens into the verdant valleys and moorland edges that define this corner of England, with Grassmoor emerging as a quiet village anchor amid working countryside. The final approach to South Chesterfield eschews fanfare entirely; narrow lanes lined with dry stone walls and windswept hedgerows give way to the club's unassuming entrance, where the understated clubhouse and immaculate fairways speak to a distinctly English reserve - a place where arrival feels less like arrival and more like a gentle return to something timeless.

FAQ
Common questions about South Chesterfield
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. South Chesterfield is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at South Chesterfield is 70.
South Chesterfield plays 5,982 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at South Chesterfield is 132.
South Chesterfield is a 18-hole course.



