Many golf courses were constructed about 100 years ago when irrigation systems were not available. As a result, greens were designed to retain water and were often slightly saucer shaped. This often leads to a build up of thatch and makes greens unplayable in winter.

In July 2005 the members of Northenden voted by a large majority to rebuild all 18 greens to the United States Golf Association specification. The work, which commenced in September 2005, was completed in February 2006.

The architect did a fantastic job in making the greens far more interesting with lots of subtle and not so subtle slopes and borrows. If you end up in the wrong place you may have difficulty getting down in two!

Many greens are larger than previously, giving more options for pin placement. New bunkers, particularly on the shorter par fours, means more care will be required with shot and club selection.

Finally, and most importantly, the wonderful new drainage system beneath the greens and fairways means that we will be the only local club able to play on proper greens, in good condition, throughout the year.

Recently the Pro has launched and developed a new and innovative indoor teaching facility at the club based on the innovative Gasp System. This unique teaching system enables your swing to be taped onto a CD-ROM, it's then analysed, and even digitally compared with any of the world's top players.

It is able to show your swing from every angle, enabling even the most distraught of us to know exactly where we are going wrong. The CD is yours to take home to watch and update at various times with the help of James and his qualified professional staff.

Please visit the coaching page for more details on how to book a lesson.

Head Professional Grant Doyle is a qualified PGA instructor and he offers lessons 7 days per week. As well as providing outdoor lessons at the teaching area or on the course, lessons in the indoor teaching facility are also available.

Whether you are a mid-to-high handicapper, a single figure golfer or a professional, our trained staff are able to provide a high level of tuition at an affordable price. The tuition fees for Grant Doyle can be found below.

To book tuition please contact the Professional using the phone number on the contact page.

Type Tuition Fee:

1/2 Hour Outdoor £17.50
1 Hour Outdoor £30.00
6x 1/2 Hour £87.50
1/2 Indoor Video £20.00
1 Hour Indoor Video £35.00
1 Hour Course Lesson £35.00

On 1st November 2008 Grant Doyle took over from James Curtis as head professional of Northenden Golf Club.

Grant's father was the legendary Mike Doyle who played for England and of course Manchester City, however Grant has directed his sporting prowess to golf and gained one of the highest marks in the U.K. for the 2nd part of his full Golf Professional's Examination.

Grant has gained a well deserved reputation for junior development and coaching and he will continue this work along with his staff in his new role as head professional. His shop will also be stocked with the latest golf equipment at highly competitive prices.

At Northenden Golf Club we are proud and delighted to be able to support the local community by offering a fantastic membership opportunity to people employed in the Fire, Police and NHS services. This offer also applies to retirees of the forementioned services.

For just £999 you can become a 5 Day member for 2 years - a saving of over £350 on a standard 5 Day membership!!

Some of the features of a 5 Day membership include:
•Play Monday to Friday, every week of the year.
•Receive up to 20% off drinks with a bar discount card.
•Play on Saturdays and Sundays (non-competitively) by paying a green fee equivalent to that of being signed in by a member.
•Play in mid-week competitions and open events.
•Use the practice facilities such as the practice ground, putting and chipping greens.
•Attend social events with friends and family.
To find out more, or to join, please call 0161 998 4738

Note:
You must be able to provide proof of employment in either the Fire, Police or NHS services to be eligible to take up this offer.
This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
The Greens Levy is payable on top of the subscription fee.

In 1912 a small group of golf enthusiasts held a meeting in The Riverside Tea Rooms. A proposal to form a golf club on the adjacent land was carried and further meetings were held. Mr Southwood was elected the first secretary and Mr Baskerville, a Withington Member, was elected first Chairman. With 95 replies from interested golfers "The Northenden Golf Club" was set up with a capital of £2000.

The assistant professional from Withington was brought over to become Professional / Head Green Keeper and T.G. Renouf was commissioned to design 11 holes. By October 1913 the course was extended to 18 holes.

Mr Baskerville secured the lease of Riverslawn, a small house adjacent to the Riverside Tea Rooms, and purchased a disused billiard hut to become the first changing rooms. Within months however the Riverside Tea Rooms had become the first operational clubhouse. The course opened in 1914.

In 1921 additional land was purchased and Harry Vardon was brought in to redesign the course. This course lasted until the intervention of the M63 motorway in 1972. In 1969 a Compulsory Purchase Order was served on the club to take away the first 5 holes to construct the M63. Additional land was leased and Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas were brought in to redesign the course.

The Riverside Tea Rooms served as the clubhouse until 1935 when the present clubhouse was built on land behind the Tea Gardens. In 1963 the front of the clubhouse was extended and in 1979 the back of the clubhouse was altered to give us the excellent full-length balcony we enjoy today.

The river was a continual problem and in December 1964 whilst the river board were rebuilding the bank the river broke through at the 2nd tee after heavy rain. The course was completely flooded and the 18 holes were not playable again until May.

During the 70's and 80's Northenden ran an annual European Tour Pro-Am at which golfers such as Tony Jacklin, Nick Faldo, Sandy Lyle, Greg Norman, Ken Brown, Mark McNulty, Sam Torrence, Vincente Fernandez and our own Pro at the time Denis Durnian appeared. The course record stood at 67 for all these players until 1986 when Fernandez shot 66.

The bar and dining area at Northenden Golf Club is a welcoming and friendly place. As well as enjoying the food and drink available, there are a range of activities to occupy guests and members, including watching either of the two flat screen televisions, playing on the fruit machine or watching golfers from the balcony.

The balcony is located at the rear of the club house and overlooks the chipping green as well as the 1st, 9th, 10th and 18th holes providing a wonderful view of the golf course. The Northenden club house is a smoke free zone, however smoking is permitted on the balcony.

The main seating area of the club house has ample space for members to socialise after a competition and can also accommodate wedding receptions, christenings, birthdays and Christmas parties...a section of the carpet can be removed to reveal a dance floor!