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50+ Years
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Walmersley Golf Club - A Premier Heathland Golf Experience in Bury
Established in 1906, Walmersley Golf Club has evolved through significant developments to offer a premier heathland golf course centred around our welcoming clubhouse. Our course, expanded to 18 holes in 1995 and further enhanced in 2009, provides a challenging yet enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. As founder members of the Bury & District Golf Association, we have contributed extensively to regional golf leadership while maintaining financial discipline and member-driven governance. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our Par 71, SSS 70 course design and the preservation of traditional values combined with modern facilities.We pride ourselves on being 'Bury's Hidden Gem'a friendly, inclusive club where members actively shape our ongoing development. With breathtaking views across Lancashire and a heritage spanning over a century, we offer both historical significance and contemporary excellence in golf. Our community-focused approach ensures that local residents and visiting golfers alike find a warm welcome and exceptional playing conditions.
Services
Golf Memberships
Corporate Pro-Shop
Visitors Green Fees
Book a Tee Time
Societies
Details
- Year established: 1906
Highlights and features
- We offer a Par 71, SSS 70 championship golf course developed over 117 years of continuous improvement
- Our member-run organisation maintains strict financial discipline and community focus
- Bury's Hidden Gem' provides breathtaking views across Lancashire's heathland landscape
- We combine historical golf tradition with modern course maintenance standards
- Our club has produced multiple regional and national golf association leaders since 1906
Services
Golf Memberships
Our golf memberships provide full access to our 18-hole heathland course and clubhouse facilities. Members enjoy priority tee times, participation in club competitions, and voting rights in annual meetings. The membership structure supports our member-run governance model while maintaining course quality through sustainable funding.
Visitors Green Fees
Visitors can experience our championship-standard course through flexible green fee arrangements. The fees support ongoing course maintenance while providing non-members access to our historic heathland layout. Booking options include single rounds and multi-day packages for visiting golf societies.
Corporate Pro-Shop
Our pro-shop offers a comprehensive range of golf equipment, apparel, and accessories tailored to both members and visitors. The retail operation supports club finances while providing essential playing supplies and branded merchandise. Professional fitting services are available for club purchases.
Book a Tee Time
Online tee time reservations allow efficient planning for members and visitors. The booking system manages course capacity while maintaining fair access for all players. Advance scheduling options help maximise playing opportunities during peak seasons.
Societies
We accommodate golf societies with dedicated tee time blocks and group booking arrangements. Societies benefit from preferential rates and access to our function facilities. The course layout and maintenance standards ensure optimal playing conditions for competitive and recreational group play.
Questions
What makes Walmersley Golf Club unique?
Our club combines over a century of golf heritage with continuous course improvements, offering a challenging heathland layout designated as 'Bury's Hidden Gem' with panoramic Lancashire views.
Can non-members play at Walmersley Golf Club?
Yes, visitors can access our course through flexible green fee arrangements, with booking options available for single rounds or multi-day visits.
How do I book a tee time?
Tee times can be reserved through our online booking system, which manages course access for both members and visitors with advance scheduling options.
What course features should I know about?
Our Par 71, SSS 70 course includes designated areas where fairway mats must be used, with restricted buggy access on holes 3, 4, 5, 15, and 16.
Is the club accessible for local residents?
We welcome local golfers from Bury, Rochdale, Bolton, and surrounding Lancashire areas, with membership and visitor options tailored to community needs.
How is the club maintained?
Our member-run organisation maintains strict financial control while investing in course improvements, with recent developments completed in 1995 and 2009 enhancing playability.
