Ashton In Makerfield
Sporting Club in Wigan, Greater Manchester
Long time cricketing pals Tom Mayall and Andrew Molyneux were discussing their fragile sporting futures against a backcloth of creeping age. Sadness tinged Tom's voice as he said quietly: The bottom line is that we've both got too old for cricket, Tell you what, replied Andrew decisively, let's take up golf and see if we can spoil a nice walk. We can do better than that, declared Tom, You know there's been talk for a nice while about starting a golf club for team at the Garswood Hall Collieries. Perhaps now's the time to do it. I will go along with that, said Andrew Molyneux and they both laughed.
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Captains' Welcome 2020
read moreWe are honoured to be chosen as Captain and Lady Captain of Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club for 2020 and are looking forward to representing the club over the next 12 months. On behalf of the members we would like to warmly welcome all visitors to the club, whether it be for golf, a social event or a business meeting. Our parkland course has a good variety of holes and offers a test for all golfers. Non members can enjoy playing the course as part of a society, during open competitions, or have a casual round.
Introduction
read moreFounded in 1902, Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club is a private members club recognised for its friendly atmosphere providing a positive and welcoming environment for male and female golfers of all ages and abilities. We have an active membership and our mens, ladies and junior sections offer a full schedule of competition fixtures aimed at players of all standards. The variety and number of opportunities to play competitions, inter-club matches and social golf is something of which we are proud. Annual subscriptions can be paid by cash, cheque, debit card, credit card or standing order in instalments.
Rules of Golf
read moreGolf must be one of the very few games which is played regularly by a lot of people who have only a passing knowledge of the rules of the game. How often do we all find ourselves in a situation where a ruling is needed and we perhaps get several different interpretations of what the solution should be. The R & A has produced a quiz where players can test their knowledge and even post scores on the R & A website - or just do it for a bit of fun and check just how knowledgeable you are.
Ladies Section
read moreBeing a member of the section has given me many years of pleasure and many happy memories which I shall always cherish. As your President I will do my best to keep up the standards set and would ask if anyone feels that I should be made aware of anything, such as a member who is sick or in need of a visit please do not hesitate to let me know so that I can follow it up.
Pro Shop
read moreThe Pro Shop at Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club is a well presented, fully stocked, continually changing 'Aladdin's Cave of golf equipment and accessories run by our Pro Peter Allan and his assistants Richard Evans and Andy Eyre.
Dress Code
read moreAshton-in-Makerfield Golf Club aims to operate a contemporary and forward-thinking dress policy, commensurate with a modern day golf club. It is in all our interests to maintain reasonable standards of casual but smart dress in keeping with golfing traditions. Appropriate behaviour - such as playing to the rules and spirit of the game when on the course and being respectful and considerate towards others, whether on or off the course - is far more important than how individuals are dressed. The aim is to promote a smart yet relaxed atmosphere in the clubhouse.
Tuition
read moreLower handicap, more distance, better short game, better putting or better course management? Whatever your goals are we are here to help; Richard, Andy and I are on hand to help you improve and enjoy your game so why not call in and begin your journey to better golf today. We can tailor a package of Lessons to suit your individual needs, a course of 6 Lessons starting at just 100 with much more to offer such as on course instruction and short game work to get the very best from your game. Plus the weather no longer spoils our winter practice with the benefit of our Indoor Studio.
History
read moreSadness tinged Tom's voice as he said quietly: "The bottom line is that we've both got too old for cricket." So it was that together with a small group of enthusiasts, the two old friends gave birth to the Ashton-In-Makerfield Golf Club in the second year of the 20th century. The first meeting in connection with the formation of the club took place on February 18, 1902, with some 15 enthusiasts attending. Andrew Molyneux was appointed Captain. A small clubhouse was erected as early as April of that year and members rallied round the two pioneers.
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