Old Fold Manor Golf Club

Course Status

Dear Member, Current status, Course - Open Buggies - yes (Medical exemptions only) Trollies - yes Preferred lies Updated: 25th Oct 2024

Our course is 6,500 yards, par 71, and it demands your concentration all the way.

Academy Membership

The Academy Membership is designed to encourage men and women who have not played golf to take up the great game at an affordable price whilst offering access to coaching and the excellent facilities that Old Fold Manor Golf Club now offers, inclusive of bar and catering discount.

The Academy Membership is available for 2 years.

Year ONE is an introduction at a very affordable price that means you become a member of the golf club with access to the practice facilities and the opportunity to play the main course twice a week.

Year TWO is a transition year to full 5 or 7 day membership at a price that provides a conversion to the full membership subscription, giving more access to the course.

The principle behind the Academy Membership is to encourage players to learn the game, build their skills and most importantly their confidence to play the game.

We have run the Academy with Ladies for the last two years with great success and are now opening it up to everyone.

There are a limited number of Academy Memberships available. For more information please contact Nathan Gilpin at golfopsmanager@oldfoldmanor.co.uk.

TESTIMONIES from Ladies at the Old Fold Manor Academy

“I’m in my second year of the OFMGC Academy and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to start learning golf for the first time or perhaps returning to the sport after a break. Glen Portelli, one of the club’s professionals, runs the Saturday morning academy group lessons and he ensures the lessons are always a lively mix of group and individual games and challenges. My golf has improved and my confidence has grown enormously because of these informative, practical and fun lessons.” (Jane)

“Old Fold Manor Academy has been running now for 3 years. I have been in this since the start and I would recommend any one who would like to learn the game of golf to join. You have coaching for an hour once a week with other academy members, which is done in blocks of 6, where Glen Portelli Old Fold’s Golf professional will teach you all you need to know from the basic fundamentals, to the rules and etiquette of golf, and also an on the course session. When you join as an Academy member, you will be able to play the course at certain times of the week and weekend. So why not join where you will make new friends and hopefully eventually become a lady member.” (Maria)

“So glad I joined the Academy. Glen gives excellent tuition in a fun way which is great for both beginners and improvers.” (Janet)

“The Academy has given me a fantastic opportunity to learn to play golf in a very welcoming and friendly club. Glen has made our lessons really enjoyable. I never ever imagined that I would ever get bitten by the "golf bug”!” (Carole)

“I wasn’t sure about getting into golf but joining the Academy at Old Fold made all the difference. It was great to start with other women new to golf, to learn and develop together in a friendly supportive environment. The regular golf coaching from Glen, the club’s professional, made all the difference and I can see we have all come along really well. I’d encourage anyone interested to give it a try." (Marion)

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Academy Year 1 Membership

Purpose:

To provide a one-year membership for men and ladies new to golf with off-peak playing time rights to allow Academy members to obtain a playing handicap before transitioning to either Year 2 Academy or a 5 or 7 day full membership the following year.

Eligibility:

1) New to golf; not a playing member of OFMGC or any other golf club

2) Available for one 12-month period only

Requirements of this membership:

1) Provide your own golf clubs and golf wear

2) To pay for and attend lessons arranged with the Club Professionals

EITHER - Enrol in Academy group lessons, £50 for 6 weeks

OR - Have individual lessons with an OFMGC Professional

Playing Times:

1) Sunday-Friday after 2pm

2) Maximum of 2 tee times per week on the main course

3) Access to all practice facilities at all times

Academy Year 2 Transition Membership

Purpose:

To provide a one-year transition membership from the Academy Year 1 with

extended off-peak playing time rights to allow Academy members to integrate into the club before moving on to either a 5 or 7 day full membership the following year and to have limited opportunity to take part in competitions.

Eligibility:

1) Previous participation in the OFMGC Academy Year 1 program

2) Available for one 12-month period only, immediately after the Year 1 Academy membership ends

Playing Times:

1) Saturday and Sunday after 2pm

2) Monday-Friday after 12pm

3) Maximum of 4 tee times per week

4) Access to all practice facilities at all times

Competitions:

Once a qualifying handicap has been achieved entry rights for Monthly Medal and Stableford competitions only (within the permitted Academy tee time restrictions). No board competitions may be entered under this membership.

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A super course, excellent practice facilities, friendly people, a charming clubhouse, loads of social activities. Come and join us.