
Staverton Course
Staverton Park Golf Club

About this course
Staverton Park Golf Club occupies a historic estate near Daventry in Northamptonshire, with roots tracing to the mid-20th century. The course was designed by Commander John Harris, a respected British golf architect who worked across the country during the post-war era. Harris's design philosophy typically emphasized routing that respected the natural contours and landscape character of each site, and Staverton reflects that approach within its parkland setting. The course plays through mature woodland and open parkland typical of the English Midlands, with the layout making use of the estate's established trees and topography. The design balances strategic challenge with playability across a range of handicaps, incorporating water features and bunkering that reward accurate shot-making without excessive penal character. The routing takes advantage of the site's natural elevation changes and tree-lined corridors, creating distinct holes that feel well-integrated into the landscape rather than imposed upon it. Staverton Park has developed a reputation as a solid regional venue, hosting club competitions and occasional regional tournaments. The membership reflects the local Daventry community and surrounding areas, and the club maintains traditional golf club culture with dining facilities and a social calendar centered on the game. The course remains relatively understated compared to championship-level venues, which has allowed it to preserve its original character and maintain accessibility for members and visitors seeking a genuine parkland experience in the English countryside.
Quick facts
- Location
- Daventry, Northamptonshire, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1977
- Designer
- Cmdr John Harris
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,593 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.6/123
Getting there
Staverton Park Golf Club is most readily accessed via London's major hubs - Luton (LTN), Stansted (STN), or Gatwick (LGW) - each lying within 60 to 90 minutes of the Northamptonshire countryside by road. From any of these airports, the route traces northwestward through the gentle rolling landscape of the English Midlands, gradually shedding motorway for quieter A-roads that wind past stone villages and hedgerow-lined fields. The final approach to Staverton Park itself unfolds along narrow country lanes, where the urban sprawl gives way entirely to parkland and mature woodland, the clubhouse emerging from the trees as a graceful anchor to one of England's most architecturally distinguished courses. For those arriving by private aviation, Sywell Aerodrome lies just 20 minutes to the south and welcomes business jets with discreet efficiency.

FAQ
Common questions about Staverton
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Staverton was designed by Cmdr John Harris.
Yes. Staverton is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Staverton is 71.
Staverton plays 6,593 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Staverton is 123.
Staverton is a 18-hole course.



