Sinfin Golf Course

Top marks as alot of work goes into this course. Always a pleasure to play.

Let me start by saying I had no knowledge of the course, I was looking for somewhere to play after work. The staff were really friendly, with the lady behind the bar sorting out my buggy paperwork and the gentleman gave me a quick run through on the course layout as certain holes/ tee's intersect each other.

The course itself has is well established, mature trees and a good mix of doglegs, decent length par 3's and some undulating fairways that can cause very interesting bounces! The bunkers were all in good condition and fairways well cut.. The greens were fair but again for £16 they were more than good enough. It's an easy course to get around, I would walk next time as I think the buggy shouldn't be more than the golf but I was in a rush that day.

Will definitely play there again.

Played here for the first time today, loved the layout and there are a few different holes from the norm, played back nine first which is a bit shorter and premium on hitting the fairways, front nine a touch longer but equally as good fun, greens ran true and on the whole in very good condition. I will be returning next week for sure !

Whilst £21 doesn’t seem a bad price ,the greens are poorly kept with the 10th and 15th in very bad condition ,they have some sort of growth on them that slow the ball down when putting and the 15th had track marks running right through the middle of it .Having played this course a lot prior to 2020 I am shocked and saddened to see what was once one of Derbys finest courses in such a poor state

I do enjoy playing this course. It’s forgiving in places, some nice par 3s and many opportunities for big drives.

The issues with this course. Like most courses in the area, water. The course and some greens are almost unplayable this time of year. Not sure how this could be rectified. I would like to see a decent on course water hazard - could this be engineered to alleviate this issue?

Also, autumn play with leaves on the fairway is very challenging. I’ve lost countless balls on the fairway which are nestled between leaves. I have noticed that foliage and some tress have been cut back to tackle this issue so well done.

Overall, I’d recommend the course based on the price and the variety of hole. Hope it doesn’t close.

Sinfin Golf Club is an absolute disgrace. The greens are a disaster—completely unplayable, scarred with divots, and more potholes than the car park. Temporary tee boxes? Nothing but a sloppy mud pit. Fairways resemble swamps, with the same old pools of water gathering in the usual spots, showing just how little effort is put into maintaining drainage.

And speaking of drainage, the recent ditch work is a joke. They’ve dug them so poorly that in some cases, they’ve gone below the drainage pipes, making the situation even worse. The result? Ditches that are already overflowing, turning large parts of the course into a flooded mess. It’s beyond embarrassing—this is supposed to be a golf course, not a bog.

The clubhouse is as dead as the course, completely lacking atmosphere, life, or any sense of a golfing community. And for £27 as a non-member? It’s a total rip-off. There are far better options nearby, even Allestree Golf Course, which has been shut for years, is in better condition than this place.

Since Link Golf took over, they’ve systematically destroyed everything that made Sinfin Golf Club worth playing. They’ve alienated members, stripped the club of any soul, and left behind a scruffy, neglected wasteland.

Sinfin Golf Club is a complete write-off. The management doesn’t care, the course is unplayable, and the price is laughable. Do yourself a favor—take your money elsewhere, because this sinking ship isn’t coming back.

Sinfin Golf Club is an absolute disgrace. The greens are a disaster—completely unplayable, scarred with divots, and more potholes than the car park. Temporary tee boxes? Nothing but a sloppy mud pit. Fairways resemble swamps, with the same old pools of water gathering in the usual spots, showing just how little effort is put into maintaining drainage.

And speaking of drainage, the recent ditch work is a joke. They’ve dug them so poorly that in some cases, they’ve gone below the drainage pipes, making the situation even worse. The result? Ditches that are already overflowing, turning large parts of the course into a flooded mess. It’s beyond embarrassing—this is supposed to be a golf course, not a bog.

The clubhouse is as dead as the course, completely lacking atmosphere, life, or any sense of a golfing community. And for £27 as a non-member? It’s a total rip-off. There are far better options nearby. even Allestree Golf Course, which has been shut for years, is in better condition than this place.

Since Link Golf took over, they’ve systematically destroyed everything that made Sinfin Golf Club worth playing. They’ve alienated members, stripped the club of any soul, and left behind a scruffy, neglected wasteland.

Sinfin Golf Club is a complete write-off. The management doesn’t care, the course is unplayable, and the price is laughable. Do yourself a favor—take your money elsewhere, because this sinking ship isn’t coming back.

Greens were really poor and not all because it’s winter. Many greens were patchy, many were very wet and some done that spongy bouncy thing.

In the height of summer it’s still only one of those “it’s rubbish but close” courses and only ever gets to be poor to below average.

Derby course would be ideal for beginners but overpriced.

Course was reasonable but the greens just need some care

For what we paid to play the course was really good value for money and for the time of year with the weather we have had. Very decent.

Only down side to the course was some of the greens, looked like they had a bit of decease on them and bare patches. Not a knock on the course, a little tender love and care on them is needed but other than that good course

The course was pretty well layed out the greens were a little bit rough in places the club house could do with some upgrades,but overall a good day out,thanks

Taken over fairly recently. Zero improvements so far. No attempt to clear leaves from any areas. Greens need ripping up and starting again. Could be a nice course if looked after. £27 on a Saturday is far too much for a below standard golf course

The greens were a disgrace and how they justify charging what they charge for a game on a Saturday morning is a joke.

Every green was damaged and un playable in my opinion. Some of the greens never even had grass on them,holes,tyre marks,they re ruined.

Food is a joke now,a fridge full of un appealing rolls,sandwiches, pork pie,sausage rolls which looked poor in quality.

They no longer do a cooked breakfast, they will do a chip butty for £2.90 which is rather pricey considering the amount and quality.

There is no longer a air blower to blow the mud of your equipment,shoes and believe me there was plenty of mud on me as the course is a mud bath!!!

Overall very Disappointed and I won't be going back.

If you’re starting up like my self it’s a great course to really get a feel for good quality courses, some of the greens could be in better condition but then again it is more winter conditions now. Definitely recommend this course.

Well maintained course. Open fairways and friendly staff

I decided to travel further afield to try somewhere new

Tee off was booked for 11.44 and we arrived at 11.00 to give us time to loosen up and practice putting.

We walked to the 1st tee at 11:35 and there was a 2 ball waiting for the tee box with 2 others on the box, straightaway we knew we were going to be delayed. As we spoke to the group infront, we were told that a 2 ball was infront of the tee box and arrived 15 minutes late and still decided to jump infront of people. This then made everyone else late!

It took us 2 ½ hours to complete 9 holes!!! when we arrived at the 10th , the 2 ball infront were just teeing off and then a 4 ball (consisting of 1 adult and 3 juniors) jumped infront of us, it took them so long to get past our driving range that we decided to call it a day.

Making the decision to speak with an official of the club we went into the bar and advised someone of the delay and apprantely the 4 ball stopped for food and then went off again, explained that there was no etiquette and as there was no-one behind us they should have let us through, he expained that they members and I said that they should have known better.

I have sent an email to the golf club but have yet to receive a response.

Very dissaopinted an wont be returning.