Oldham Golf Club Reviews & Information

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39 ratings & 23 reviews on Golfshake. Ranked 1578 out of 2170.

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What the club says: Founded in 1892 Oldham Golf Club is literally on the edge of the town and at the foot of the Pennines. The course is part moorland and the views from 'top o' course' are quite magnificent, the Cheshire Plain and Jodrell Bank always visible and on clear days the Welsh mountains away to the west come into view.

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Reviewed Aug 1 2020 by David G - rated 3 out of 5

Issue with booking and paying on line

The course was great but only after I had calmed after being given the third degree in the pro shop. I had booked and paid for the tee time on line through golf now. When checking in before teeing off the chap in the shop was very insistent that I tell him how much I had paid on line as the fees were set out in front of him which were considerably more than the price I had paid on line - the implication being that he was going to charge me extra. I refused to tell him how much I had paid and explained that if he wasn’t happy with the on line price he should take that up with golf now as I had booked and paid in good faith. So, beware if you are asked how much you paid for an on line booking - the chap was quite aggressive and the whole thing was totally unacceptable and so do not intend to visit this club again - even if it was for free.

(Round played: Aug 2020 - Score: 86 Handicap: 16.2)

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Reviewed Jul 14 2020 by Andy W - rated 4 out of 5

Quirky but good

I have to be honest, I don't think Oldham will appeal to all golfers. It's short, it's quirky, there are no par 5's, there are a number of blind shots & you need to be a mountaineer in places.
However I loved it. It's in absolutely superb condition, the greens are fantastic.
It brings you in gently with a few short holes which are relatively flat, but still with some good tests of your strategy.
Then from the 9th hole it's a different golf course, it's steep, it's undulating & it's challenging. There are a few blind holes, but for me they added to the experience.
Stood on the 17th tee at the top of the course, the views across Manchester, Rivington & Darwen Tower are breathtaking.
I'll definitely be back.

(Round played: Jul 2020 - Score: 77 Handicap: 11.4)

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Reviewed Jun 17 2020 by Phil C - rated 4 out of 5

good challenging coise

Great course with very hilly back end.you need to be very accurate as several holes are blind. Take the challenge!

(Round played: Jun 2020 - Score: 103 Handicap: 38.3)

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Reviewed Oct 23 2019 by David D - rated 4 out of 5

Good course, very hilly with a lot of blind pins

Enjoyed this course. The front 9 is quite flat and easy going with minimal challenge (a couple of small gullies from the tee box to fairway). The back 9 is very hilly/steep with practically no flat fairways (sloping left to right and right to left). There are also a lot of bling holes so you will have to really know your distances or play pretty conservative.

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Reviewed Oct 10 2019 by Chris B - rated 3 out of 5

Nice course with great scenery

First time playing Oldham GC, friendly welcome in pro shop. Good deals on green fees. Course was wet after recent bad weather but still playable. Gentle start as first 9 holes fairly flat, back 9 a different story and not for the faint hearted. A few blind holes even to par 3s like the 13th at 228yds of yellow a real tester. Need to play the course a few times to get to know it well. Some great views to be had though, overall enjoyed the experience.

(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 71 Handicap: 5.5)

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Reviewed Oct 1 2018 by Steven O - rated 4 out of 5

great+course

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Reviewed May 15 2017 by Andrew H - rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed Apr 30 2017 by Barry B - rated 5 out of 5

Great course and we were very well looked after. Highly recommended
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(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 87 Handicap: 19.4)

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Reviewed Apr 19 2017 by Steven O - rated 4 out of 5

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Reviewed Jul 17 2016 by Stef C - rated 4 out of 5

Course was wet though still very playable. Quite steep climbs/descents so £7 motorised trolley offer worth taking. Many blind holes on back 9. Excellent views. Friendly staff and members. Ring direct rather than going through teetimes or teeoff as will ' do you a deal'!

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Reviewed Jun 22 2016 by David W - rated 3 out of 5

A very hilly course front nine on lower level back nine on top level in layers. Back nine was like playing with one leg shorter than the other due to the slopes on the fairways. You need to be fit to play this course. Greens in good condition.

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Reviewed Oct 10 2015 by Simon A - rated 4 out of 5

Great course, always a pleasure to play. Can't knock the cheap green fees either

(Round played: Oct 2015 - Score: 82 Handicap: 15)

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Reviewed Jun 4 2015 by Simon C - rated 3 out of 5

(Round played: May 2015 - Score: 104 Handicap: 28)
tight hilly course, hard on the legs would recomend to play on a sunny day with nowind

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Reviewed May 28 2015 by Neil Buchanan/stockport - rated 3 out of 5

Decent course, considering only one groundsman was employed by the club at the time of our round (He really worked hard). Challenging hilly course, with plenty of hidden dangers. Pity the club house was closed after we finished @ 4.30pm

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Reviewed Oct 24 2014 by golfer12 - rated 5 out of 5

Could be classed as 9 parkland and 9 moorland holes. Greens excellent all round.

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Reviewed Aug 28 2014 by Simon A - rated 4 out of 5

Good course, not for the faint hearted though. Give it a try

(Round played: Aug 2014 - Score: 76 Handicap: 17.3)

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Reviewed Jun 16 2014 by John K - rated 3 out of 5

Great layout but very hilly lots of blind shots so difficult if you have never been round before!

(Round played: Jun 2014 - Score: 99 Handicap: 21.7)

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Reviewed May 18 2014 by Ian C - rated 3 out of 5

2nd round in two years and played wwarell. 1-8 holes are great then a few on the back 9 are challenging to say the least

(Round played: May 2014 - Score: 94 Handicap: )

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Reviewed Apr 29 2014 by Mark M - rated 4 out of 5

great course not for the unfit but you get the best views in the North West looking over Manchester

(Round played: Apr 2014 - Score: 85 Handicap: 24.8)

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Reviewed Mar 12 2014 by Andrew Y - rated 3 out of 5

Nice course but very wet, winter greens used, mats on fairways, tee boxes out of use

(Round played: Mar 2014 - Score: 82 Handicap: )

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