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Dates for your diaries remaining at Oldham Golf Club in 2025

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MEMBERS, VISITORS and GUESTS

Please also keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest information.

Every Saturday until 6th September –  Junior Golf Coaching Sessions

  • £2 per session per child
  • Pre-register with Sheila by 12.30

 

 

Saturday 10th May – Footgolf  National Masters

Day 1 12:10 to 19:50 FGA of E category C

See https://www.fgaengland.com/nationaltour

 

 

Sunday 11th May – Footgolf  National Masters

Day 2 All Day  FGA of E category C

See https://www.fgaengland.com/nationaltour

 

 

Saturday 24th May – Oldham Invitation

Details TBA

 

 

 

 

Saturday 24th May – Invitation Party Night from 7 pm

  • All Welcome
  • Free Entry
  • Bar open from 7 pm
  • Live Music

 

 

Thursday 19th June. Senior (55+) Gents Open.

Entry Fee : £30.00 per pair; Format: 4BBB Stableford; Hcp Index Limit : 28.0; Age Limit: Senior (55+); Other Info; bottom 9 twice, play of yellow tees, 85% of course handicap, includes 2’s, 3 nearest pins and tea/coffee and cake halfway round.

 

Friday 15th August. Ladies Team Open.

Entry Fee: £30.00 per team (3); Format: Team of 3 Stableford – best 2 scores; Hcp Index Limit : 40.0 (ladies); Other Info: All visitors receive an extra Stableford point.

 

 

Sunday 21st September. Mixed Team Open.

Entry Fee: £40.00 per team (4); Format: Team of 4 Stableford – best gent/lady to score; Hcp Index Limit : 28.0 (men) 36.0 (ladies); Other Info: Includes some sponsored holes.

 

Friday 26th September. Ladies Individual 9 hole Open.

Entry Fee: £15.00 per team (3); Format: Individual Stableford (9 Hole); Hcp Index Limit : 45.0 (ladies); Other Info: Includes 2’s comp and nearest the pin on 5th. All played on the flat.

 

Saturday 25th October – Captain’s Drive Out

Details TBA

 

Past events at Oldham Golf Club 2025

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These news items and events have been completed in 2025

Monday 6th January 2025

We are  pleased to inform you we have a new Head green keeper. Scott Robinson will commence work for Oldham Golf Club today, Monday 6th January 2025. Scott comes to Oldham with a vast experience of green keeping having started his career at Stamford Golf Club in 1990 and for the last 21 years as head green keeper at Crompton and Royton Golf Club. Scott will be assisted by Adam and together they should provide us with an excellent green keeping team. We ask you to be patient in the early stages to allow time for Scott’s experience to make any necessary changes to the course.

Friday 7th February 2025 – Annual Dinner Dance

£32.50 p.p.

As usual please add your names and menu choices to the sheet on the small notice board in the main room.

Any dietary requirements please contact Eileen.

Tuesday 11th February – Ladies section Annual General Meeting

Wednesday 12th February – 133rd Annual General Meeting

BUSINESS
1– Minutes of the last meeting
2 – Report of the Council and Balance Sheet
3 – Election of Treasurer
4 – Election of the Club Captain and Vice Captain
5 – Ratification of co-opted Council Member P Donlan
6 – Ratification of election of Lady President, Lady Captain and Lady Vice Captain
7 – Alteration of Rule 8 proposed by J Brooks seconded by J Antrobus. See attachment.
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Yours faithfully
J Brooks
Hon. Secretary

From Tuesday 11th February

Ladies Section Dignitaries 2025/26. From left to right, Lady Vice Captain – Sheila Antrobus, Lady Captain – Paula Stonehewer, Lady President – Eileen Cowell

 

From Wednesday 12th February

Dignitaries 2025/26. From left to right  President – John Waterhouse,  Vice Captain – Adrian Pegler, Captain – Damian Park

 

 

Course Conditions
From 25th November 2024 until 14th March 2025
Members and visitors please note that we are now on winter mats tee to green.
Mats are available for purchase in the pro shop or buy your own on line.
Thanks for your understanding and please book your round on our website 👍🏼
From 14th March to 29th March 2025
Members and visitors please note that winter mats are no longer required on the fairway but winter tees (wherever possible) are still is use. Many thanks. 👍🏼
From 29th March 2025
Members and visitors please note that the course is now open as normal.

Saturday 29th March – Captains’ Joint Drive In and Competition

  • 9.30 am Mr Captain and Lady Captain’s Drive Ins
  • 10.00 am shotgun start for the 3 man teams (there will be an additional 9 hole competition at 2 pm for ladies who decide not to enter the shotgun start at 10 am)
  • Meat & Potato pie in the clubhouse after the main competition courtesy of the captains.

Saturday 29th March – Captains’ Joint Drive In Celebrations

  • All Welcome
  • Free Entry
  • Bar Open 7pm
  • Live Music from the Flashbax
  • Food available

Course conditions OPEN AS NORMAL from – 29th March 2025

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From 29th March 2025
Members and visitors please note that the course is now open as normal.
From 14th March until 29th March 2025
Members and visitors please note that winter mats are no longer required on the fairway but winter tees (wherever possible) are still is use. Many thanks. 👍🏼

From 25th November 2024  until 14th March 2025
Members and visitors please note  that we are now on winter mats tee to green.
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Past events at Oldham Golf Club 2024

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Friday 20th December
Congratulations to all the winners. The hampers are in the main lounge for you to pick up.
Can you please return the baskets to the club Thank you
1st Prize Karen Rowbottom; 2nd Prize Sue Wilson; 3rd Prize Julie Kay; 4th Prize Paul Street; 5th Prize Peter Schofield; 6th Prize Dave Taylor; 7th Prize Sheila Antrobus; 8th Prize Barry Cotton; 9th Prize Joan Cartwright
Thursday 12th December
The GEMS section at Oldham Golf Club are holding their Christmas Meal / Prize Presentation / Party on the 12th December.
This is free to GEMS but guests are always welcome to book in advance by the 2nd of December at £35 each. Those wanting to join the GEMS could email John on billington296@btinternet.com for more information and methods of payment. Please see https://www.oldhamgolfclub.com/gems/
Thursday 12th December
THE DRAW HAS NOW BEEN MADE-PLAYED IN THE MEMORY OF FORMER GEMS (weather permitting)
11 Holes (GEMS Handicaps). Betterball Stableford
If there are only 3 players in a group then the lowest handicapper will be “Captain”
⛳️👍🏼
Saturday 23rd November. Presentation & Race Night

First race 7.45pm.£5 to own or train £.1 tri-cast to win £100.  See Eileen Cowell / the Pro Shop to make your investment

The major competition presentations will take place during the race interval at approx. 9 pm

A great night out at Oldham Golf Club, Lees New Road, Oldham, OL4 5PN

 

From 25th November
Members and visitors please note that we are now on winter mats tee to green.
Mats are available for purchase in the pro shop or buy your own on line.
Thanks for your understanding and please book your round on our website 👍🏼
Friday 8th November. Medium Evening with Pauline Montgomery
An evening of mediumship with the fabulous international medium – Pauline Montgomery
Tickets only £5 from Sheila 📞 0161 633 5997 or 07950 561238
Doors open 6.30
Starts 7. 30 prompt
All welcome ❤️♣️♦️♠️✔️
Friday 25th October.  Quiz Night.
Entry Fee: £10 per team (max of 5). Bar Open from 7 pm. Quiz master John Baines. Quiz starts 7.30 pm.
Friday 27th September. Ladies Individual Open. 
Entry Fee: £5.00 per person; Format: Individual Stableford (9 Hole); Hcp Index Limit : 45.0 (ladies); Other Info: Includes 2’s comp and nearest the pin on 5th. All played on the flat
Friday 16th August. Ladies Team Open. 

Entry Fee: £30.00 per team (3); Format: Team of 3 Stableford – best 2 scores; Hcp Index Limit: 40.0 (ladies); Other Info: All visitors receive an extra Stableford point.

 

Sunday 14th July. Euro 2024 Final event
ALL WELCOME. Watch Spain vs. England on the tv in the main lounge. The bar will be open from 7 pm and our bar staff will be doing a Meat/Potato Pie – red cabbage/beetroot for £4
Saturday 18th and 19th May 2024 – Footgolf  National Masters
2024  Footgolf Association of England – tour launch
Event – National Masters Location – Oldham Golf Club
Event Partner – TBA Event Sponsor – TBA
Previous Winners – 2021 – N/A 2022 – N/A 2023 – Tom Spink
Player Registration opens – 1st March 2024
PUTTING ⚽⛳ 🥇
Saturday 11th May from 7.30.  Free Music Night
Entry is Free. Bar and party band “The Flashbax” will be performing 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s music. ALL ARE WELCOME to a great night out at Oldham Golf Club.
Saturday 11th May 2024 – Oldham Invitation Day.
ATTENTION – 7-DAY MEMBERS OGC
Entry for 7 day members at OGC for the Oldham Invitation to be held on 11th May is now open on BRS. Let’s make this a day to remember for Steve and Damian. 7 day members may invite guests from other clubs, play more golf and 5 day OGC golf members with a handicap to take part in this event. Great prizes. All are welcome to the following evening of entertainment with a live band probably starting around 7.30 pm.

Thursday 9th May. Senior (55+) Gents Open.

Entry Fee : £30.00 per pair; Format: 4BBB Stableford; Hcp Index Limit : 28.0; Age Limit: Senior (55+); Other Info; bottom 9 twice, play of yellow tees, 85% of course handicap, includes 2’s, 3 nearest pins and tea/coffee and cake halfway round
Please book on BRS – see Opens – Oldham Golf Club
From 21st November 2023 until 30th April 2024
Members and visitors please note that we are now on winter mats on the fairway and closely mown areas.
Mats are available for purchase in the pro shop or buy your own on line.
Thanks for your understanding and please book your round on our website 👍🏼

from Saturday 6th April – Junior Golf Sessions

Cost £2 per session per child. Pre-registration will take place at the club, usually outside the pro shop, from 12.30.  Parents- please pre-register your younger child/children with Sheila.  The junior golf coaching sessions will then take place and will last for around 1 hour. Coaching sessions thereafter will take place on Saturdays at different times around noon until October. For more information please ring Sheila on 07950 561238 or email marketing@oldhamgolfclub.com.

Sunday 24th March – Lady Captain’s Breakfast, Drive In and Competition

MEMBERS – Support your lady captain! Adele invites all ladies (social or paying members / with or without handicaps) to join her for breakfast (the price has yet to be confirmed) at 10 am, The Lady Captain’s drive in will take place at 11 am followed by a 9-hole match when  a Lady Captain’s Team will play against a Lady President’s Team.Please let Wendy Cash or Eileen Cowell know if you interested in breakfast, the match or both.

Due to the course closure on 24th March the planned competition was cancelled

 

 

 

Saturday 23rd  March 2024 – Mr Captain’s Drive In and Competition

MEMBERS – open to ALL with a handicap
Mr Captain, Steve Ogden, will drive off at 9am followed by a 4-ball team event, shotgun start, at 9.30am. The format is Stableford with best 2 scores to count. Gents off Yellow Tees, Ladies off Red. It is open to all members with a handicap, including 9-hole and 5-day members, as Mr Captain would like this to be a fully inclusive event with as many people joining as possible.
BRS will open from 9th March for you to enter your team of 4, but please remember that this is a shotgun start, with a draw for starting hole, so you will not be reserving a particular tee or tee time.

Wednesday 7.45 p.m. 7th February 2024 at the AGM
Election of new dignitaries for 2024:-
  • Club Captain Steve Ogden and Vice Captain Damian Park (here with Club President John Waterhouse)

Ratification of:-

  • Co-opted Council Members Damian Park and Martin Stimson
  • Lady President Ann Smith and Lady Captain Adele Keate

Wednesday 7.45 p.m. 7th February 2024 132nd Annual General Meeting

BUSINESS

1 – Report of the Council and Balance Sheet
2 – Election of Treasurer
3 – Election of the Club Captain and Vice Captain
4 – Ratification of co-opted Council Members D Park and M Stimson.
5 – Ratification of election of Lady President, Lady Captain and Lady Vice Captain
6 – Any Other Business
Yours faithfully J Brooks. Hon. Secretary

 

Friday 2nd February 2024. Annual Dinner Dance.
Get your place booked now on the sheet in the main lounge or reserve your table with Eileen or Wendy
🥂🎉🎶