
Preston Course
Preston Golf Club
About this course
Preston Golf Club occupies parkland terrain in Fulwood, on the northern edge of Preston in Lancashire. The course was established in the late nineteenth century, with George Lowe responsible for the original layout. Alister Mackenzie, during his prolific period of work in northern England before gaining international renown, redesigned the course in the 1920s. Sandy Herd, the 1902 Open Champion and a respected professional, also contributed to modifications during this era. The collaboration reflects the club's ambition to refine its design during a formative period for British inland golf. The routing moves across gently rolling parkland with mature tree cover framing many holes. Mackenzie's influence appears in the strategic bunkering and green complexes, which reward thoughtful positioning and penalize wayward play. The course measures moderately by contemporary standards but demands accuracy and course management rather than length alone. Several holes feature elevated greens and subtle ground contours that test short game precision. Preston Golf Club maintains a traditional members' club atmosphere, rooted in Lancashire's strong golfing heritage. The region produced numerous accomplished players and clubs during the early twentieth century, and Preston remains part of that competitive fabric. The course hosts regular amateur competitions and serves as a venue for county-level events. Its design pedigree and mature parkland setting give it standing among the established clubs of northwest England, though it operates outside the spotlight of championship golf.
Quick facts
- Location
- Fulwood, Lancashire, England
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1892
- Designer(s)
- Alister Mackenzie, George Lowe, Sandy Herd
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,278 yards
- Difficulty
- 71.4/143
Getting there
Preston Golf Club sits just north of the city center in the leafy suburb of Fulwood, readily accessible from Manchester Airport - the region's primary international gateway roughly forty-five miles to the south via the M6 motorway. The approach transitions from motorway efficiency to the quieter residential lanes of Fulwood, where mature trees and Victorian villas signal the shift into one of Lancashire's more established enclaves. For those arriving from London, direct rail service to Preston Station takes just over two hours, followed by a brief taxi ride north through the town and up into the gentle rise of Fulwood's parkland setting. The club's understated entrance on Fulwood Hall Lane offers little fanfare - a characteristic northern reserve that belies the quality of the welcome and the golf beyond.

FAQ
Common questions about Preston
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Preston was designed by Alister Mackenzie, George Lowe, and Sandy Herd.
Yes. Preston is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Preston is 71.
Preston plays 6,278 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Preston is 143.
Preston is a 18-hole course.



