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John Murray (England) 11/03/08

Despite living nearby I hadn't played this course until recently. The day I did play was wet and windy but the guy in the pro' shop - Stan - made me feel really welcome and went out of his way to give some useful tips.

The course is presently undergoing a programme of bunker improvements and many of them are currently GUR. A lot of the greens are roped off as well and because of the weather the greens were a mixture of temporary and proper. Preferred lies were in play and you needed them as balls were plugging on the fairways.

Although the course is not long it's in an enormous area which I reckon must be pushing nearly 300 acres. This means that apart from one or two holes, 5th and 6th, 9th and 10th, which have parallel fairways, you really feel as though you're on your own with nature. It's quite a hilly course and you need a degree of fitness and stamina to get the best out of your game. But you can always take a rest on some of the more elevated parts of the course and admire the panoramic views of Rochdale and Oldham!!!

Lots of tee shots and approaches are blind and the par 5s were reachable for me only due to the fact that they were on temporary greens.

The rough is very penal with many carries over ravines, valleys and streams and if you don't make the carry you can say goodbye to your ball. The par 3 4th is the first one to test your nerve and the 8th is another par 3 which gives you nothing for being long or left.

The weather turned really bad as we played the 9th and 10th and we considered packing in but fortunately it relented somewhat and we played all 18 experiencing every sort of weather with the exception of fog.

The 16th is a real brute and although I took driver off the tee I still came up 30 yds short with my second attempt as I put my first effort into the ravine never to be seen again - you'd be as well to have a supply of 'old' balls when you get to this hole.

Finished the round in quite glorious sunshine and all in all had a thoroughly enjoyable game on what is a real challenging track made more difficult by the weather. It's well worth a visit and one I'll be playing again when the better weather comes.

My only minor criticism is that the course would benefit from some signage to indicate the way to the next tee. It's such a vast area, and, not having played it before it was difficult to plot your way around but if you look for the cart path off the greens you won't get lost.

Thank you Manchester for a great day's golf at only £15 which is excellent value for money.

Value for Money	9
Challenge	8
Off Course	8

Richard Lupton (England) 20/03/07

I still refer to Manchester Golf Club as Hopwood each time I revisit this wonderful Club.

The professional and all his staff are guaranteed to make you feel at home with the warmest of welcome. A well stocked pro shop together with good, honest advice ensure that it is always busy. The clubhouse is a magnificent looking place, with freindly staff always providing top quality catering. The view over the putting green is a sun trap at the height of summer.

The course itself is a real challenge, an absolute brute if you're not on your game or the weather conditions are not the best. The par four 1st is a fairly simple and gentle opening hole, hardly preparing you for some of the difficulties ahead. That said, hit straight and you will score reasonably well.

The par 3s are terrific, with the exception of the 8th which is a little weak. The 4th is a lovely hole to the eye, played from an elevated tee. The 13th presents a shot across the gully with nothing for short, and depending on pin position hitting the green doesn't guarantee a par! And then there is the long 16th, 220+ yards over a ravine which can be intimidating and can be a brute with the wind against.

Add to that some terrific holes, including the tight par 4 5th, followed by the par 4 stroke index 1 6th, and you quickly realise you're not playing some mickey mouse track with holes which merge into one continuous blur of boredom. Doglegs on 10, 11 and 14 also provide a real stiff challenge.

The greens are usually in good nick, though a couple of seasons ago they had some problems with the odd hole suffering from Fusarium, the first in particular from memory. But it's now back on track, and with the superbly maintained fairways, tee beds, bunkers etc you're sure to have an enjoyable trip.

A real must for anyone who has yet to sample its delights.

Value for Money	8
Challenge	9
Off Course	9

billy
scotland*NE* (England) 09/05/03

Manchester Golf club is one of or the best golf course in the north west i have play on. The course a challenging course has the feel of a pro course and well looket after course witch it is! The Greens are perfect the Tee's and fairways better than most courses greens that i have played! The course has every thing a challenging fun course you need. The par 3 13th is my most liked hole a 160 yard table green and with all the best views in manchester of hill's. Wild life is big here if you don't see at least 10 bunny rabbit's here then you will see some fat fox's!like we did when we played there!

The Pro shop is also one of the best i have been in with all the best equpment with freandly honest advise also with there own repear shop the look of any true pro shop!! The club house a butifull vicorian house. putting green outside the club house. With great food served fresh by the cheaf and cook's and the best beer and staff all tie in to a great days golf

!!A MUST PLAY!!