The Best Golf Courses in Blackrod, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom (2025)

Fabulous, well priced course. Buggy hire extremely reasonable. The course is laid out very well as has some really challenging holes. A good test around. The greens are impeccably kept and the bunkers bar one are near perfect. Play advised......

Nice clean clubhouse with friendly helpful staff, didn't really get a look at pro shop. This is a great little course with undulating fairways hiding some monster size bunkers (with good sand in most) and some really well placed, making any golfer think a bit and course management is vital as there are hidden streams and water hazards which are not visible on a few fairways. Greens are good also, and I recommend this course to any average to good golfer, maybe a bit too challenging to a novice.

Not bad condition for November. Boggy in spots but greens were good. Think £28 is a bit high for the time of year and condition. Played February. Greens were still good but it was plugging a lot. Lost a couple of balls that landed not far off the fairway. Not many places let you play full greens and tees this time of year so fair enough considering the weather

Proper golf in January no mats no temp greens helpful staff and friendly members would join this course if it was 20 miles closer

Really nice course. The ladies that made us breakfast really very friendly and made you feel welcome. Golf course is a thinking round one of the better course played in a few weeks. Big well done.

Nice course, good value at £20, greens were in good condition and was fairly quick, most greens fairly straightforward but does have tricky ones sprinkled in with some difficult pin positions. Fairly flat course so comfortable walking round. No pro shop though but would visit again for a comfortable round and shouldn't lose too many balls compared to other courses around here.

Westhoughton Golf course was an absolute bargain. £20 . We played on 2nd May. The back 9 was having some work o the greens being done, over sanding etc. So I don't know if this was a cheaper rate. The front 9 was great greens and fairways were suburb for time of year and the recent wet weather that all courses have been suffering from. Very few plugged balls and some good run out on fairways was a pleasant change. Some very nice holes with some nice water features guarding some greens. Overall for the price this course is / was a bargain and if this was a normal summer green fee we'll be back for sure. Only down side is no pro shop. But a bar and food is available all staff were very friendly and members encountered were very accommodating. Thankyou for a great day Westhoughton GC. 👍😊

Great course tight layout and great condition around the greens. Highly recommended for all handicaps.

As a new member and only played four times I find the course in great condition for February. Great practice facilities and so far very friendly people, can't wait for the warmer days in the coming months and seeing the course at its best.

Overall a very nice golf course. Pleasent pro shop and bar. Very well maintained course, in great shape for this time of year and recent weather. Greens were very good and consistent throughout. Fairways were gorgeous too. My only slight dislike and why I knocked a star off was because it only has 1 par 5 and 3 par 3s. The rest are a good mix of short, long and dog legged par 4 some very interesting. Course is par 70. Personally I prefer more par 5s and 3s. If you're not a long hitter this course will suit you very well. Great course just a minor knock down due to personal preference. 🙃

Great course. ....... Really in good condition....... A real gem of a round of golf in the North West of England...... Good food and drinks in the recently refurbished clubhouse.....

We had our wedding in Bolton Golf Club, it was a really great and nice day, I would illustrate in the next points: 1) We had around 100 guests, the place accommodated all the guests. 2)The food was really nice, and very high quality. 3)You will feel so comfy and relaxed as the team is really amazing and co-operative, they make sure that you are enjoying your day, I managed to take a selfie with them and I think there's one member of the team is not into the selfie, we are sending our regards to her. 4)A special thanks to Mat(Mathew), thanks so much for your effort in communication and responding to our questions, you are such an amazing person. 5)Very nice sound system, and mic(in case you want to have speeches. 6)Very nice bar if you want to order anything extra 7) I really recommend if anyone has a birthday party or engagement or wedding or even just gathering, just get in contact with Bolton Golf Club, they will arrange everything for you.

The term hidden Gem gets used a lot but this is definitely hidden and its definitely a gem. The club has a great setting with a long single track drive from the main road through the course to a stunning clubhouse that has a moat with Black Swans on it. The staff were fantastically helpful and friendly. The course starts with a really tough 200+ yard par 3 (play for the front edge wherever the pin is). The course is a really enjoyable layout, not a tough walk or overly long and it was in very good condition.

Absolutely stunning building and surroundings. We recently hired the golf club for a private function, the members all made us feel very welcome and the staff were extremely attentive. The bar and events manager, Brandon made sure everything ran smoothly and was very sensitive and understanding about our needs and wishes his team were all friendly and helpful going above and beyond to make sure everything was just as we needed. Josh was extremely patient and professional when greeting us all with tea and coffee on arrival to the bar staff who handled the bar and serving drinks for a toast to a large group easily, were very friendly. During the evening when the lower part of the building wasn't being used they put children's TV on in a separate room to entertain the smaller ones. The chef also cut up bits of food so that the children could feed the wildlife on site.The food he prepared for our guests was outstanding, plenty of food on the buffet but the attention to specific dietary requirements was again above and beyond expectations. The whole service couldn't be faulted from our initial meeting to look around the venue to going back the next day to collect things their warmth and attention to detail was flawless. Thank you to Brandon and all staff and golf members that we met throughout our booking, for making sure the celebration of our Dad's life was as smooth and as beautiful as it possibly could be.

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.

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

Bolton old links was a really good folf course. Some really deep difficult bunkers well placed. Must avoid at all cost. Greens were absolutely amazing. Some tee shots are blind, but hole map on every tee helps. Course knowledge is definitely an advantage here. Fairways are generous and rough is punishing. A great course overall.

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.

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.

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 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.

A really nice course to play the weather was lovely some nice views over the course my only complaint is there was no bins for rubbish.bu apart from that some nice wide fairways on most holes so I really enjoyed it would recommend this course

Excellent course and hospitality for our golf society. The course was in top condition and will be looking to book again next year. It is hilly in parts and I would recommend getting a buggy for any senior golfers who feel the need of one.

Fantastic course. Really good condition. Was on winter greens but expected for this time of year. Some amazing views of winter hill and beyond. Paid £15 absolute bargain. 17 holes open on day so played first hole again and birdied it second time round. Last thing it's extremely hilly I carried my bag but it was a proper workout

Very scenic course, nice to play. Pleasent staff and brew with a view at the end. Very hilly, I hired a buggy at a very reasonable price together with the golf, good value for money. The course is hilly and most tee shots are blind played to marker posts. Some tees are a bit away from last green. Greens are good condition but a little bobbly around the edges for fringe putts. If windy I could imagine this course being very difficult, we played after a night of rain and it seems to drain well

First time at Breightmet today, really enjoyed the course with a nice variety of holes, greens very good, friendly staff and nice clubhouse, will definitely play here again.

Hired the room for a 21st birthday party. Really good communication throughout and brilliant help from Sam for setting up, etc. We could choose whether to bring a DJ or whether to play our own music through the speakers. We had to use their own caterers but this was not a problem as communication was again very easy and the food was fantastic. An ideal venue for a great celebration with views over the golf course that are well worth looking out over.

First time playing here. Enjoyed it. Greens where very nice and consistent throughout the round. Fairways are generous in width. Semi and rough are also well kept. Very nice course.

Attended wedding reception in the function room. Lovely laid out room with a good seating arrangement. Good selection of beers friendly bar staff. Suitable for around 60 -80 guests comfortably. separate room for buffet. Seating available outside on benches , nice views over the course Overall a nice place . Would recommend

Great course in fantastic condition. Greens really tricky and a good test. Very hilly and I was carrying so had a good workout aswell. Some interesting holes and great views you wouldn't think you were in Bolton. Would definitely return. Only negative the worker in the pro shop was a bit funny he turned up on the 16th hole and started to play a few holes. I caught him up and he a said I can't let you through it's ladies day it's there day. I didn't even ask to be let though was just enjoying the golf. Other than that jobs worth was a great day. Saw him when I was leaving after a pint and he had nothing to say then. Try a smile next time

The course landscape team do an amazing job. Plays so well, even after rain. First nine a real challenge rewarding views out to Manchester and Wales on a bright day.

Golf course in excellent condition. The competition organisers where very friendly and helpful. Had a lovely time playing golf here. Sep 2022 Played again here today and had another lovely day. Course still in excellent condition. The Captain made an effort to drive around the course and welcome all the teams which was nice. Excellent service in the clubhouse and a lovely meal after the golf. I had chicken curry with rice & chips. Very tasty and reasonably priced. Great golf club.

We played this course recently which overall was good. 18 holes is very reasonably priced. There is a driving range on sit with toptracer and automatic tees, along with a chipping and putting area. The course overall is well kept with some challenging holes but also good for the beginner. The bunkers are very hard sand. There looks to be a nice bar at the end. The only draw back was the amount of range balls on the 1st fairway. It was littered and took a good couple of minutes going through each one before our balls were found. I would play here again.

I was asked to decorate the newly refurbished events room and what can I say!! It's Beautiful, inviting and Cozy. I would highly recommend you take a look at here if your wanting to book a venue. Can't wait to be asked back for more LED Numbers and Balloons Alison Bolton Balloon Fairies 🎈

Great golf club with plenty of different golfing packages available. Footy golf is great for all the family and well worth the money. The clubhouse offers lovely food at reasonable prices and with a recent refurbishment it looks great. Friendly and helpful staff always available to answer any questions. Golf pros and novices welcome alike.