Manchester Golf Club

Manchester Golf Club, is a golf club in Middleton, Greater Manchester, England.

Manchester Golf Club
Club information
Manchester Golf Club is located in Greater Manchester
Manchester Golf Club
Coordinates53.572834°N 2.179137°W / 53.572834; -2.179137
LocationMiddleton, England
Established1882
Total holes18

The club was founded in 1882 as the Manchester St Andrews Golf Club, to distinguish it from another club that was founded as early as 1818. In 1883, the words "St Andrew’s" were dropped and the original Manchester Golf Club became known as the "'Old' Manchester Golf Club".

The club originally played on a 9-hole course at Manley Park. In 1898, the club relocated to Trafford Park, with Trafford Hall becoming the clubhouse. With the lease on the course expiring, the club was on the move again in 1912, this time to Hopwood Park. The 18-hole course at Hopwood Park was designed by Harry Shapland Colt. In 1925, the club secured its home when it bought the freehold.[1][2] The course has since been lengthened, from its original 6145 yards, to 6491 yards.[3][4]

References
  1. "Manchester Golf Club - History in brief". Mangc.co.uk. 30 March 1912. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  2. "Manchester Golf Club | Middleton Manchester, Lancashire". Mangc.co.uk. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  3. "Manchester Golf Club, Middleton, Manchester, England". Golftoday.co.uk. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  4. "Manchester Golf Club | Online Golf Guide". Golfshake.com. 18 October 2016. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
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