
Altrincham Municipal Course
Altrincham Municipal Golf Course
About this course
Altrincham Municipal Golf Course sits in Timperley, a suburb on the southwestern edge of Greater Manchester in Cheshire. Established in the early twentieth century as a public facility, the course serves the local community and visitors seeking accessible golf in the Greater Manchester area. The layout occupies relatively flat parkland terrain typical of the Cheshire plain, with mature trees lining many fairways and providing definition to the routing. The course measures approximately 6,000 yards from the back tees and plays as a par 71. The design incorporates a mix of par threes, fours, and fives across its eighteen holes, with strategic bunkering and water features coming into play on several holes. The parkland setting offers a traditional English municipal golf experience, with tree-lined corridors requiring accuracy from the tee and approach shots that reward proper club selection. As a municipal facility, Altrincham serves a broad membership and welcomes daily-fee play, making it a practical option for golfers in the Manchester metropolitan area. The course provides a straightforward test of golf without severe elevation changes, emphasizing placement and course management over length. Its location near residential areas and good transport links make it a convenient choice for local golfers seeking regular play in a parkland environment.
Quick facts
- Location
- Cheshire, Greater Manchester, England
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,326 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.5/141
Getting there
The journey to Altrincham Municipal Golf Course begins at Manchester Airport, a major international gateway less than twenty minutes south by road. The route threads through the leafy suburbs of south Manchester and into Cheshire's genteel commuter belt, where Victorian villas and tree-lined avenues give way to the quieter residential streets of Timperley. The course itself sits tucked within this unassuming neighborhood, a pocket of open green space that has served the local community since 1893 - modest in profile, perhaps, but rich in the kind of unpretentious municipal charm that defines England's golfing bedrock.
FAQ
Common questions about Altrincham Municipal
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Altrincham Municipal is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Altrincham Municipal is 71.
Altrincham Municipal plays 6,326 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Altrincham Municipal is 141.
Altrincham Municipal is a 18-hole course.


