The Best Golf Courses in Barton Upon Irwell, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (2025)

Having been a member previously, I was happy to play a round last week, to my delight, I cannot tell you the improvements that have been made to the course. Rob (head green keeper) and his team have improved the course and the ascetics 10 fold. The greens are in the best conditions I’ve ever seen them, the fairways and second cuts are cut to perfection and the general upkeep is second to none. Well done Rob and team for the great improvements and attention to detail. Definitely well worth a visit if you looking for a round of golf.

Great welcome in the pro shop , very friendly .Only played 9 holes as a visitor but wow , the best greens I've played hands down all year. The front 9 had some really lovely holes ,especially the par 3 9th. Will 100% be going back 100% credit to the greenstaff. Pics of the 9th green and also looking back to the 9th tee. Superb hole.

Amazing greens for February. Course was great. Nice layout, a mix of holes and incredible condition for the time of year

Went on a society day and have no complaints at all. Course was excellent, green's were superb. Food and service after golf was top class a very enjoyable day.

Bolton's answer to Augusta, rolling pine lined holes with fast undulating greens. Always in great condition, the course has 2 loops of 9 that bring you back to the clubhouse, great if you only have time for 9 holes or are meeting friends. With some of the best views across Lancashire & Cheshire away to North Wales, always worth a visit.

Stunning course with great views across the area. Parts of the course were flooded but the weather had been terrible beforehand (welcome to the North West). The course was really well maintained throughout. The bar area was cozy, reasonably priced and the food was excellent.

Fantastic course we'll maintained greens a fantastic very fast only took the front nine to get used to them🤣

Bolton Balloon Fairies was asked to create a Balloon Wall around our 4 foot LED Numbers and what a gorgeous room they have for hire for functions. It's an upstairs room and is very large holding a couple of hundred people. Car park is spacious and bars are on both floors. Highly recommend 👌

Nice course. In good condition when I played this morning. We were booked on for 07.50, I got there around 07.20. Only to find out the pro shop wasn't opening till some time between 8am -9am, bit vague. So I couldn't get a drink , snack, balls, a score card or use the toilet. It was quite so waited till just gone 8am no sign of shop opening. Bit disappointing.

Really enjoyed my round here and shot my best 81. Didn't lose a ball which was very unusual. Was all on winter greens but course is really good shape for January. Would be really good in the summer. Seems to drain quite well with all the rain and we have had ball didn't plug all round

I recently attended a party here. It was easy to navigate to, with lovely scenery nearby, plenty of parking in addition to a well-laid out room (I love the fairy lights!!), reasonable prices at the bar and lovely staff.

We came back from France for my sister in laws birthday meal held at the Golf club on the 9th of November. A very pleasant setting with friendly, welcoming staff. One of the bar staff was particularly helpful, I didn't have a poppy to commemorate Armistice day as I had arrived the day before. She very kindly found one for me. I would strongly recommend it.

Played the course today 12th January 2025 for the first time With all the rain,snow and frost we have had over past few weeks the course played well even though a bit Icy and frozen ground in parts and sparse patches of snow Good value for the cost Will be back when weather improves Only one downfall was the pond on 1st hole lol😳⛳🏌‍♂️😃

Fairways are really nice to hit off. Spongy and in great condition. Greens are a little dry in places but very true. Some short par 4's but also some brutal par 4's. Lovely layout and thoroughly recommend it. Saw someone's bag in the pond on the 18th which made me chuckle. Though surprised no one has cleaned it up and put it in a bin as seems to have been there a long time.

First time here but a great course (It's in the name) very well looked after the fairway and greens were perfect. The greens were fast so go easy!😁

Great value for pay and players and members alike. Course is normally in great condition and presents a fair challenge for players of all standards. Friendly welcome atmosphere in the clubhouse.

Joined for the first time in January, having never been a member of a golf club before I wasn't sure what to expect. The club is so welcoming, the members all encourage you to join in and in all it's a really friendly atmosphere. The course is excellent, considering the amount of bad weather we have had its in great shape. Some challenging holes, even more so depending on the wind direction but all adds to the fun. Anyone thinking of joining a golf club for great value for money, welcoming atmosphere and a well maintained course look no further than Great Lever & Farnworth golf club.

Great views. Ample car park with all gold related services available along a nice venue for events and celebrations. Great location easily navigated with many games in club house/bar.

Great course that doesn't punish you too much off the tee's

Great venue for a Wedding reception! Plenty of parking, staff were brilliant and the hot and cold buffet was amazing! Highly recommended!

Played here for the first time in the recent seniors open and it definitely wont be the last. The course was in extremely good condition and was a pleasure to play. Organisation was first class, staff were very friendly and helpful and the beer was tip top ! If you get the chance to play here then give it a go, you wont be disappointed, see you next year.

Lovely quiet course in excellent surroundings. Greens in fantastic condition. Fairways were unbelievable. Ball always sitting nice. Clubhouse very modern inside. Recommend. 10/10.

Prestwich golf club is a inner city parkland course that you can complete in just over 3hrs offering a good challenge with a nice club house and friendly members

Born and bred on this golf course, cannot reckonise any hole having said that it was 60 yrs ago. It was 1964 when I became a junior member...many famous faces I remember from coronation Street cast especially Eddie Shah who famously started up his own tabloid. Those were happy days and Eddie if you're still out there, give us a bell cos when you missed your shot on the seventh hole and you threw your brand new aluminum shafts into the tree, I didn't think you would go back a climb a tree at ur age

A lovely golf course and very challenging, not long, but very tricky, you have to be very straight or you are in trouble. A 180 yd club will be perfect for most holes as the fairways will do the rest. Majority of bunkers are GUR but the greens are very good. Gentlemen called Paul in the pro shop was an absolute gentlemen and pleasure to meet, he could not do enough for me. I will be revisiting.

A Must Play⛳️🫣👌Friendly Staff and members” A Cheeky little course this with Some Drivable Par4s- Nice 3’s, Very True Greens/ Which r all Quite small👀abit Tricky:/ Not a longg Course So it’s veryyyy Scoreable🔥Only 1 thing Bad about this Place Is the Cross over holes: Gets very Conjested🗣🙈Some fore Shouts👁 Really Enjoyed R Round Regardless . First time we’ve played it⛳️ Hit a Level 68(yellows)☀️🏌🏼‍♂️ Definitely be back🤗

I’ve played here a lot over the years and the new guys running it have got it into the best condition I’ve ever seen it. Quite hilly and a lot of blind shots but if you’re hitting it straight it’s not a problem. Some excellent holes and some amazing views. One of the best courses in the north west without a doubt.

Played Heaton Park Golf Course today was supprised at what a fantastic condition the course was in especially the greens. Credit to the greenkeepers Very hilly course with lots of blind shots. Once you have played a few times you know where to hit the ball for best position. Fantastic views from the golf course. Staff friendly and welcoming.

Very good pitch and putt course, has plenty of features and challenges that will bring you back playing it again and again - no two rounds are the same. Generally has been well maintained and a few holes now have new teeing off mats however some need replacing.

Me and My 2 boys contacted them to play when we travelled to Manchester from Boston in May 2023. They were very helpful and nice. Rental clubs were available, and course was a fun change from local Boston courses. Staff was great..... Recommend for a fun day.

Really nice place for a day out. Has become busier after recent improvements and additions of a cafe/eatery and playground upgrades. Barriers have been put in to ensure everyone pays for parking. You can pay whilst you're there or scan QR code and pay online. Once paid the gate will automatically open within 20 mins of payment when approached. We've been there numerous times and kids enjoy it there. We will be back for sure!

What a great day out to walk around the Pennington Flash lake. Took us 2 hours to complete the round from the car park next to the bridge.