Golf courses near Rochdale
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Rochdale, including 19 with 18 holes, 5 with 9 holes, 1 pitch and putt. 100% 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 | 5 | 17% |
| Pitch and putt | 1 | 3% |
| Holes not recorded | 5 | 17% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Parkland | 5 |
| Moorland | 4 |
As described on the club website, for 9 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Rochdale
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bury | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Rochdale | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Oldham | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Calderdale | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kirklees | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Manchester | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tameside | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 18
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lobden Golf Club | 9 | 70 | 1888 | 3.9 km |
| Tunshill Golf Club | 18 | 4.1 km | ||
| Manchester Golf Course | 18 | 4.8 km | ||
| Whittaker Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 1906 | 5.8 km |
| Pike Fold Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1909 | 9.4 km |
| Blackley Golf Club | 18 | 9.5 km | ||
| Bury Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1890 | 10 km |
| Bacup Golf Course | 9 | 1910 | 10 km | |
| Werneth Golf Course | 18 | 1909 | 11 km | |
| Oldham Golf Club | 1892 | 12 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 | 3.9 km |
| Bury Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 1890 | 10 km |
| Oldham Golf Club | 1892 | 12 km | ||
| Brookdale Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 1896 | 13 km |
| Rossendale Golf Club | 1903 | 13 km | ||
| Saddleworth Golf Club | 18 | 1904 | 12 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 16 of the 30 courses.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the number of courses listed here that credit them: Alister MacKenzie (3).
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Golf Course | 2.7 km | ||
| Marland Golf Course | 18 | 67 | 2.8 km |
| Castle Hawk Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 3.7 km |
| Lobden Golf Club | 9 | 70 | 3.9 km |
| Tunshill Golf Club | 18 | 4.1 km | |
| Manchester Golf Course | 18 | 4.8 km | |
| Crompton & Royton Golf Course | 5.5 km | ||
| Whittaker Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 5.8 km |
| Walmersley Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 8.1 km |
| Bishops Park Pitch and Putt | 9 | 8.2 km | |
| North Manchester Golf Course | 8.3 km | ||
| Lowes Park Golf Club | 9 | 35 | 8.4 km |
| Pike Fold Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 9.4 km |
| Blackley Golf Club | 18 | 9.5 km | |
| Bury Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 10 km |
| Bacup Golf Course | 9 | 10 km | |
| Heaton Park Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 10 km |
| Werneth Golf Course | 18 | 11 km | |
| Oldham Golf Club | 11 km | ||
| Saddleworth Golf Club | 18 | 12 km | |
| Greenmount Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 12 km |
| Whitefield Golf Club | 18 | 69 | 13 km |
| Stand Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 13 km |
| Todmorden Golf Club | 9 | 13 km | |
| Brookdale Golf Club | 18 | 68 | 13 km |
| Rossendale Golf Club | 13 km | ||
| Ashton-under-Lyne Golf Club | 18 | 13 km | |
| Prestwich Golf Course | 18 | 14 km | |
| Harwood Golf Club | 18 | 14 km | |
| Marsden Golf Club | 9 | 33 | 15 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 Rochdale?
- 81 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Rochdale; this page shows the 30 nearest. 14 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Rochdale?
- Rochdale Golf Course, about 2.7 km from the town centre in a straight line.
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Rochdale?
- No course listed here is recorded as a links course in the map data.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Rochdale?
- 18 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Lobden Golf Club, Tunshill Golf Club and Manchester Golf Course. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Rochdale?
- Among the 16 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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