
Ashton In Makerfield Course
Ashton In Makerfield Golf Club
About this course
Ashton In Makerfield Golf Club sits in the town of Ashton-in-Makerfield in Greater Manchester, positioned between Wigan and St Helens in the northwest of England. The course occupies land characteristic of this former coal-mining region, where the industrial heritage of Lancashire meets rolling countryside. The club was established in the early twentieth century and has served the local golfing community for over a century. The layout presents a parkland character typical of municipal and members' clubs across Greater Manchester, with mature trees framing fairways and a routing that works with the natural contours of the site. The course measures around 6,000 yards from the back tees, offering a test suitable for club golfers of varying abilities. Elevation changes provide interest throughout the round, and the design requires accuracy rather than length on many holes. The club maintains traditional values common to Lancashire golf clubs, with a welcoming atmosphere for members and visitors. The course serves as a venue for local competitions and society play, reflecting its role as an accessible facility within the Greater Manchester golf scene. While not a championship venue, Ashton In Makerfield represents the kind of established club that forms the backbone of English golf, providing year-round play in a region with deep roots in the game's working-class traditions.
Quick facts
- Location
- Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1902
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,223 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.2/129
FAQ
Common questions about Ashton In Makerfield
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Ashton In Makerfield is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Ashton In Makerfield is 70.
Ashton In Makerfield plays 6,223 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Ashton In Makerfield is 129.
Ashton In Makerfield is a 18-hole course.


