MEMBERS & VISITORS
Can you help us to protect the course? On the 1st November 2024 mats became optional and can be obtained from Brian in the pro shop 0161 624 4986 Option 2, at £10. You may even be able to trade in your old mat for £5 at the moment!
It is expected that mats may become compulsory on fairways and closely mown areas later this year.
Head Green Keeper Oldham Golf Club
Applications are invited for the position of HGK
We are looking for a hands-on Greenkeeper who can manage the day-to-day operations of the course.
Oldham Golf Club was founded in 1892. We are situated on the east side of Oldham. 18 holes of parkland and moorland with fantastic views of the surrounding area. A challenging course enjoyed by all levels of golfer.
The successful candidate will be capable of planning, organising, controlling, and contributing to the green keeping team’s activities.
A high standard of course presentation and quality of greens is required.
You will be responsible for the course tee to green along with its surrounding areas to provide a generally pleasing appearance.
Candidates should possess all relevant green keeping qualifications.
NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
Spraying certificates PA1, PA2 and PA6.
Have a history of success at a known quality course as HGK or senior assistant
You will be expected to budget and control expenditure on the course.
The successful candidate will be able to:
Motivate and supervise the green keeping team with an enthusiastic attitude
Understand and be able to implement Health and Safety and other relevant legislation
Manage and maintain the course machinery, drainage, and irrigation system.
Be able to work closely with the chairman of greens and Club committee
The salary for this position is negotiable.
The working hours are subject to discussion
Apply in the first instance to:
J Brooks Secretary. johnbrooks56@yahoo.com
Job Vacancy Head Greenkeeper October 2024
Please also keep an eye on our Facebook page for the latest information.
Friday 8th November. Medium Evening with Pauline Montgomery
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
Friday 27th September. Ladies Individual Open. 
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
Saturday 18th and 19th May 2024 – Footgolf National Masters
Saturday 11th May from 7.30. Free Music Night
Saturday 11th May 2024 – Oldham Invitation Day.
Thursday 9th May. Senior (55+) Gents Open.
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.
Club Captain Steve Ogden and Vice Captain Damian Park (here with Club President John Waterhouse)Ratification of:-
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
