A Harry Shapland Colt Masterpiece and England Golf Championship Venue

Set in over 240 acres of moorland and heathland, The Manchester Golf Club has welcomed golfers of all categories for over 100 years. We have hosted European Tour Qualification tournaments and major amateur events including the Reid Trophy, Northern Counties Championship and English Women’s Open Amateur Championship – just one of the reasons why members enjoy an extensive competition programme each year.

Outstanding Manchester Golf facilities

As a private club with strict limits on membership numbers, our guests are an important contributor to everything we hold dear – from fantastic course conditions to beautiful wildlife; to a warm welcome and appreciation for everyone who chooses to visit Hopwood Cottage. In addition our 247 acres, Manchester Golf Club guests will find one of the best Professional Golf operations in the country with state-of-the-art facilities including the Putting Lab, Golf Performance Centre and Workshop – all manned by a well-qualified team known as The House of Golf.

Manchester Golf Academy

There is even more to come in 2022 and 2023 with the creation of The Manchester Golf Academy, featuring a 350-yard driving range (with undercover and on-grass bays), short game area with 575m2 green and teaching studio. will provide some of the finest practice facilities in the region. Designed by a world renowned Harry Colt Specialist, the Academy will be available to members and guests from 2022. A strictly limited number of places are available for people wishing to join our club as an Academy Member. As well as having the opportunity to practice on outstanding facilities, members will receive discounts on green fees, drinks and food, along with access to the superb House of Golf operation.

A Manchester Golf Club of quality and distinction

The Manchester Golf Club is a private members’ club of quality and distinction and yet it is a club where members and visitors alike can enjoy their golf and leisure time in a genuinely relaxed atmosphere. Founded in 1882 this is a golf club where tradition is treasured whilst progressively developing the club to meet the needs of the current and future generations of golfers from all categories. The course spans one square kilometre and is defined by natural moorland and heathland together with scenic views to the City of Manchester and surrounding moors – with an abundance of wildlife and natural fauna and flora.

Golf events & Special occasions

At Manchester Golf Club the challenge of a championship course meets superb and varied conference facilities and function rooms, all beautifully located just 20 minutes from City Centre Manchester and very close to major motorway links. We are a short drive from the M62 with quick and easy access for golfers from Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire, Lancashire and beyond.

You can choose Manchester Golf Club to hold a challenging Golf Event or for its legendary Wedding and Event organisation where stunning surroundings and good food and wine combine to ensure truly memorable occasions.