Top ten golf courses in Manchester
Golf courses can be hard to find in the city, so we have done it for you. Here is a list of the ten best golf courses to play in the Manchester area
1. Manchester Golf Club
Founded in 1882, Manchester Golf Club provides a blend moorland, heathland and parkland features, and covers 240 acres. It is located just off the M62 and A627(M), on the way to Rochdale. The course measures 6,650 yards and was designed by legendary course architect, Harry S Colt. The standard green fees aren't cheap, but if you play at the right times then some good deals can be found.
Postcode: M24 6QP
Closest station: Castleton
Cost of round: £20-65
Playing requirements: Members only 12pm-1.30pm on weekdays
Website: Manchester Golf Club
2. Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club
This 6,058-yard course has recently been redeveloped at a cost of £1.8m by Andrew Murray, turning it into a longer, tougher and all-round better course. Whilst the revamp has certainly improved the course, it remains affordable.
Postcode: M34 5QA
Closest station: Fairfield
Cost of round: £28-32
Playing requirements: None
Website: Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club
3. Pike Fold Golf Club
Pike Fold is situated just north of the M60, inbetween the M62 and M66, just south of Bury. It has USGA greens, which are usually quite fast, and be prepared to battle the wind as the course is fairly exposed. Green fees are a flat rate of £20, regardless of when you play.
Postcode: BL9 8QP
Closest station: Mills Hill
Cost of round: £20
Playing requirements: None
Website: Pike Fold Golf Club
4. Worsley Golf Club
Worsley was founded in 1894 and the course, which features USGA greens, was designed by James Braid. It's a parkland course with rolling fairways, located just off J13 of the M60, West Manchester.
Postcode: M30 8AP
Closest station: Patricroft
Cost of round: £20-35
Playing requirements: None
Website: Worsley Golf Club
5. Denton Golf Club
Denton is sandwiched between the Gorton Upper Reservoir and the M60. The course starts with a whopping 539-yard par five, which sets the tone for a challenging round ahead. At a minimum of £35 per round though, it is not cheap.
Postcode: M34 2GG
Closest station: Denton
Cost of round: £35-40
Playing requirements: Not before 4.30pm without member at the weekends.
Website: Denton Golf Club
6. Stockport Golf Club
The current course was designed by 1902 Open champion Sandy Herd, and plays 6,006 yards off the yellow tees. The course is usually immaculately kept and very presentable, although at £45 for a round, there are certainly cheaper options.
Postcode: SK2 5HL
Closest station: Rose Hill Marple
Cost of round: £45-50
Playing requirements: None
Website: Stockport Golf Club
7. Prestwich Golf Club
Prestwich is one of the cheaper courses around, and one of the more central too. There are no heroics on this parkland course and it is relatively short by today's standards, but there is also not too much to fault, given the price.
Postcode: M25 9SA
Closest station: Clifton/Manchester Victoria
Cost of round: £13-20
Playing requirements: None
Website: Prestwich Golf Club
