New members are very welcome whether you are a complete beginner or experienced. We offer every new member a mentor from the ladies section who can give support and guidance, if needed, by explaining anything you need to know and giving the encouragement that may enable you to progress. Whatever your experience, if you are considering joining a new club please contact us on 01204 303321 because we have the offer for you!
Mens’ Section
Dunscar Golf Club has a thriving Mens’ section with Saturday competitions and several mid-week competitions during the summer season. There are ‘roll-ups’ on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at specific times both in the morning and at lunch time. These offer friendly, yet competitive, golf for all abilities. From November to March our PGA professional, Andy Green, runs a very popular Winter league and Wednesday competition in summer open to all members.
Ladies’ Section
Dunscar has a thriving Ladies’ section entering teams in the LLCGA Handicap and Bronze Divisions and also the Manchester and District Bell Cup – so whatever your ability or handicap there is a team for you to play in.
Ladies’ competition day is Tuesday, with some also played on Sunday. The competitions are 18 or 9 holes in the common formats – medal, stableford, fourball, greensome and foursome.
Seniors’ Section
We have a keen and energetic group of senior players who play at least three times a week come rain or shine. We also have a seniors’ team that plays other golf clubs in the Bolton Golf Association – the matches are competitive but great friendships are enjoyed by all!
For more information please contact:
Kevin Marden our Seniors Captain
Alan Fearnhead (Senior Secretary)
Mixed section
Mixed golf at Dunscar comprises competitions played approximately once a month – mostly on Sunday and in a variety of formats. We also run some ‘fun’ competitions throughout the year, sometimes involving the junior section. These events can be quite competitive but they are definitely friendly, and certainly fun. This is a great place to meet up with and make new friends.
Dunscar also has a mixed team that enters the Archie Preston Trophy each year and has annual home and away matches with Sale Golf Club.
Junior section
The Junior section is thriving with more than 40 boy and girl members, and growing, The section is run by our PGA professional Andy Green. There is a junior competition on most Sunday afternoons starting at 1.30 pm. Competitions are over 18 or 9 holes for all ages and abilities on both standard and short courses. The junior team has an annual match against the men’s BGA team, with a dinner and presentation that family members and friends are welcome to join.