Crompton & Royton Golf Club

Crompton & Royton Golf Club is set at the edge of the Pennines between Rochdale and Oldham, with views stretching across both open countryside and the urban landscape of the two towns from parts of the course. The men's course measures 6,208 yards and plays to a par of 70, with a standard scratch score of 71, while a separate ladies' course of 5,450 yards plays to a par of 72. This combination gives the layout a balanced test, demanding enough to stretch a good player while remaining playable for golfers of more modest ability. The elevated, edge-of-Pennine position gives the course a mix of open, exposed holes and views down towards the surrounding towns, a contrast fairly typical of clubs sited along the boundary between Greater Manchester's built-up areas and the hills beyond. Oldham and Rochdale both lie within easy reach, giving the club a central position for golfers based in either town. The course's location on rising ground close to two established towns makes it a practical option for local members, while its Pennine-edge setting gives visiting golfers a taste of the wider moorland landscape without needing to travel far from the urban area.