Houldsworth Golf Club

Houldsworth Golf Club, Home of the Island Hole Challenge, is located some two miles from the centre of Stockport and 5 miles from Manchester City centre. The 18-hole course is flat parkland with interesting challenging holes to suit all levels of golfers. The club was formed in 1910 and the course was redesigned by Dave Thomas in 1993 adhering to his ethos. Houldsworth certainly does that and includes a number of challenging water hazards, with its very own “Amen Corner” which features the 13th signature hole, a 535 yard par 5, called ‘Island’, as the green is surrounded by water with a safe layup to the right. Then the 14th a 162 yard par 3 simply called ‘Lake’ as you have to carry the water to a narrow green. The members would tell you that 10, 11 and 12 are the ones that can ruin your card.