Is The Derby a good beginner course?

The Derby is considered the most accessible course and is a great option for golfers of all levels, including beginners.

Are buggies available on The Derby course?

Buggies are generally available for hire on The Derby, subject to course conditions and advance booking.

A Heathland Experience for Every Golfer

The Derby Course

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The Derby course has been fully redesigned, introducing a heathland style that sits alongside The Belfry’s established courses.

What was once the quieter option now feels distinctly different. The layout, shaping and visual identity have all changed, so if you've played it before, it will feel unfamiliar in a good way.

A Different Kind of Round at The Belfry

The Derby now completes a broader mix of golf at The Belfry.

The Derby now plays as a heathland course, defined by its textures, contrasts and considered shaping. Subtle changes in elevation, newly introduced heather and reworked bunkering give the course a clearer identity and a more natural rhythm from hole to hole.

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Who it suits

Designed for all Golfers

The Derby tends to suit golfers who want something playable but still considered in its design.

With multiple tee options, including white, yellow, red and junior, it allows for different abilities to find a comfortable starting point. You’ll find it works particularly well if you are relatively new to the game, play off a mid handicap or prefer a round that balances challenge with enjoyment.

Course Design

A Shift Towards Heathland

Bunkering

Tee Positions & Views

Fairways & Approaches

The redesign leans into a more natural heathland look and feel.

Heather has been introduced across the course, helping define holes and give a clearer sense of shape as you play through.

More than 60 white sand bunkers have been added. They’re irregular in shape and vary in depth, so they feel more natural within the landscape rather than overly formal.

Importantly, they’re generally easy to read from the tee, which keeps decision-making straightforward.

Raised tee complexes have been introduced throughout. These improve visibility ahead and open up the course visually, particularly on the longer holes.

Fairways have been recontoured and approaches widened in places. You’re given a bit more space into greens, but positioning still matters if you want the better angle.