Finding the right golf membership is not always as simple as choosing the closest club.
You may want to belong to a genuine golf club, hold an official handicap and play more regularly, without committing to the cost or playing frequency associated with a traditional full membership.
For golfers living around Manchester, Bolton, Oldham and Stockport, there are several flexible membership options available through PlayMoreGolf.
A points-based membership allows you to choose a home club and use your points when you play. The number of points required can vary depending on the club, day and tee time, helping golfers make their membership work around their availability.
Here are five PlayMoreGolf partner clubs to consider around Greater Manchester.
Deane Golf Club, Bolton
Located to the west of Bolton, Deane Golf Club offers a traditional parkland golf experience in the valley of the River Croal.
The course has views towards Rivington and the West Pennine Moors, while the club also provides practice facilities, professional coaching and an indoor simulator.
Its location makes it particularly convenient for golfers living in Bolton, Farnworth, Westhoughton and surrounding areas who want a local club membership with greater flexibility.
Through PlayMoreGolf, members can make Deane their home club while also retaining access to other participating courses within the network.
Dunscar Golf Club, Bolton
Dunscar Golf Club is situated a few miles from the centre of Bolton and provides a mixture of moorland and parkland golf.
With views across Winter Hill and Turton Heights, it offers a scenic setting while remaining within easy reach of Bolton, Bromley Cross, Egerton and the surrounding villages.
The flexible membership may suit golfers who want to play more frequently but do not necessarily expect to play every weekend or throughout the entire year.
Members can use their points towards their golf, with lower-demand tee times often providing an opportunity to make those points stretch further.
Crompton and Royton Golf Club, Oldham
Crompton and Royton Golf Club sits at the edge of the Pennines between Rochdale and Oldham.
Its heath and parkland layout features undulating fairways, established greens and wide views across the surrounding countryside.
The club is well positioned for golfers based in Royton, Shaw, Rochdale, Middleton and northern Oldham.
A PlayMoreGolf membership at Crompton and Royton also includes a selection of club benefits, helping flexible members feel part of the wider club rather than simply paying for individual visitor rounds.
Oldham Golf Club
Oldham Golf Club is located on the edge of Manchester at the foot of the Pennines.
The course combines moorland characteristics with impressive views across the surrounding area. Although it is not the longest layout, it places an emphasis on accurate tee shots, approach play and putting.
Its location makes it a practical option for golfers from Oldham, Lees, Saddleworth, Ashton-under-Lyne and nearby parts of Greater Manchester.
The ability to use membership points for golf can be particularly valuable for players who enjoy shorter rounds, occasional nine-hole golf or playing outside the busiest periods.
Mellor Golf Club, Stockport
Situated in Stockport where the Cheshire Plain meets the High Peak, Mellor Golf Club offers a distinctive setting for golfers in the south-east of Greater Manchester.
The course is regarded locally as one of Cheshire’s hidden gems and provides an attractive option for golfers living around Marple, New Mills, Disley, Glossop and Stockport.
Flexible members can also take part in selected club competitions, making the membership suitable for golfers who want more than occasional visitor golf but may not be ready for a traditional full membership.
Which Greater Manchester golf membership is right for you?
The most suitable home club will usually depend on more than the course itself.
Consider:
- How close the club is to your home or workplace
- The days and times you are most likely to play
- Whether you prefer nine or 18 holes
- Whether you want to enter club competitions
- The number of rounds you realistically expect to play
- Which club facilities and member benefits matter to you
It is also worth comparing the membership cost with what you currently spend on visitor green fees.
A golfer who pays individually for every round may be spending more over the year than they realise, particularly once summer golf, twilight rounds and last-minute games are taken into account.
Golf membership that fits around your life
Flexible membership is designed for golfers whose schedules do not always suit a traditional membership.
You might play most of your golf during the summer, prefer weekday afternoons, work shifts or simply find that family and work commitments make it difficult to guarantee the same playing routine every week.
That does not mean you have to remain a visitor and pay a separate green fee every time you play.
By choosing one of these Greater Manchester as your home club, you can enjoy a genuine club membership while using your points around the golf you actually play.
Explore each club’s membership information, compare its points matrix and consider which location would be the most convenient home for your golf.
