Golf courses near Oldham
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Oldham, including 19 with 18 holes, 2 with 9 holes, 1 pitch and putt. 97% have a website listed.
At a glance
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 19 | 63% |
| 9 holes | 2 | 7% |
| Pitch and putt | 1 | 3% |
| Holes not recorded | 8 | 27% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 6 |
| Moorland | 4 |
As described on the club website, for 10 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Oldham
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Oldham | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tameside | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Bury | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Stockport | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kirklees | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Manchester | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 17
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Werneth Golf Course | 18 | 1909 | 2.6 km | |
| Oldham Golf Club | 1892 | 3.5 km | ||
| Blackley Golf Club | 18 | 4.8 km | ||
| Ashton-under-Lyne Golf Club | 18 | 1913 | 5.0 km | |
| Brookdale Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 1896 | 5.1 km |
| Manchester Golf Course | 18 | 6.3 km | ||
| Saddleworth Golf Club | 18 | 1904 | 6.5 km | |
| Tunshill Golf Club | 18 | 8.0 km | ||
| Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club | 18 | 70 | 1892 | 8.6 km |
| Dukinfield Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 9.0 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobden Golf Club | 9 | 70 | 1888 | 12 km |
| Bury Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1890 | 11 km |
| Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club | 18 | 70 | 1892 | 8.6 km |
| Oldham Golf Club | 1892 | 3.5 km | ||
| Brookdale Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 1896 | 5.1 km |
| Saddleworth Golf Club | 18 | 1904 | 6.5 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 14 of the 30 courses.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the number of courses listed here that credit them: Alister MacKenzie (4).
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Werneth Golf Course | 18 | 2.6 km | |
| Crompton & Royton Golf Course | 3.4 km | ||
| Oldham Golf Club | 3.5 km | ||
| Blackley Golf Club | 18 | 4.8 km | |
| Ashton-under-Lyne Golf Club | 18 | 5.0 km | |
| Brookdale Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 5.1 km |
| Bishops Park Pitch and Putt | 9 | 5.2 km | |
| Manchester Golf Course | 18 | 6.3 km | |
| Saddleworth Golf Club | 18 | 6.5 km | |
| Stamford Golf Club | 6.8 km | ||
| North Manchester Golf Course | 6.8 km | ||
| Castle Hawk Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 7.3 km |
| Tunshill Golf Club | 18 | 8.0 km | |
| Fairfield Golf & Sailing Club | 18 | 70 | 8.6 km |
| Heaton Park Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 8.6 km |
| Marland Golf Course | 18 | 67 | 8.8 km |
| Dukinfield Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 9.0 km |
| Denton Golf Club | 9.3 km | ||
| Pike Fold Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 9.8 km |
| Rochdale Golf Course | 10 km | ||
| Whittaker Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 11 km |
| Bury Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 11 km |
| Prestwich Golf Course | 18 | 11 km | |
| Houldsworth Golf Course | 18 | 12 km | |
| Whitefield Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 12 km |
| Reddish Vale Golf Course | 12 km | ||
| Lobden Golf Club | 9 | 70 | 13 km |
| Marsden Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 13 km |
| Werneth Low Golf Course | 13 km | ||
| Stand Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 13 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Oldham?
- 85 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Oldham; this page shows the 30 nearest. 19 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Oldham?
- Werneth Golf Course, about 2.6 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Oldham?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Oldham?
- 17 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Werneth Golf Course, Oldham Golf Club and Blackley Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Oldham?
- Among the 14 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Lobden Golf Club dates back to 1888, followed by Bury Golf Club (1890).
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