Fairfield Golf Club · Membership
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A warm and welcoming club with a membership to suit every schedule and budget. No joining fee — just great golf.
Why Fairfield?
Come for the Golf, Stay for the People
Founded in 1892, Fairfield Golf Club has always been a place for people rather than prestige. We offer a range of membership categories to suit every golfer — from full 7-day access to flexible 3-day options, couples’ memberships, and age-graded rates for younger golfers.
There is no joining fee. Annual subscriptions cover your full access, competition rights, bar discounts, and practice facilities.
How to Apply
- Submit a membership enquiry via the website or by phone
- Download and complete the Application Form
- Return the form to the club office
- The committee will confirm your membership
2026 Annual Subscriptions
Membership fees
Young Gents — 7 Day
Age-graded pricing for golfers aged 18–30
£357
18–20
£612
21–23
£780
24–26
£930
27–30
All prices are annual subscriptions. No joining fee is required. Members experiencing financial hardship may apply confidentially in writing if costs exceed £520 annually — accepted members receive identical rights.
Club Competitions
A full calendar of competitive golf
DOWNLOAD FIXTURES LISTWeekly Competitions
Stableford / Monthly MedalWeekly competitions on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout the season. Formats include single and better ball Stableford, monthly medals, greensomes, foursomes and scrambles. Booked via the BRS system.
Green Blazer Order of Merit
20 qualifying roundsTwenty qualifying rounds from April to September, made up of the monthly medals and major competitions, with your best scores counting toward the Order of Merit. The winner earns the prestigious Gents' Green Blazer Award.
President's Singles & Pairs Knockout
Singles & Pairs MatchplayA matchplay knockout spanning the summer months, run across both singles and pairs formats. Compete through the rounds to become President's Knockout Champions.
Finals Day: Sunday 12 September 2027.
Fairfield Gents Open
Open competitionOpen to guests as well as members. Prizes for winners, placed finishers, closest to the pin, and straightest drive — plus a raffle and food and drinks. Fills up quickly. Entry £15 members, £25 visitors.
Winter Betterball League
Betterball leagueA structured betterball league competition running through the winter on Sundays, keeping competitive golf going throughout the off-season.
MDSL Seniors League & Friendlies
Interclub matchesInterclub fixtures against nearby clubs — a competitive league format plus more relaxed friendly matches for those who enjoy the social side of the game.
Captain's Drive-In
Better Ball StablefordThe first fixture of the 2027 season, with prizes presented on the day.
Lady Captain's & Lady President's Prizes
StablefordThe Lady President's Prize to the gents on Saturday 3 April, followed by the Lady Captain's Prize on Saturday 10 April.
Spring Majors
Major competitionsCentenary Salver: Sat 24 & Sun 25 April (Stableford)
Hurst Smith Trophy: Sat 8 May
Sam Gibb Trophy: Sat 22 May (better ball Stableford)
Jubilee Cup: Sat 5 & Sun 6 June
Captain's Weekend
MedalTwo days of medal golf over the Captain's Weekend, counting as Green Blazer qualifier 11 of 20.
Summer Majors
Major competitionsScratch Gold Medal: Sat 10 July
Jubilee Putter: Sat 24 July (Bogey)
Marchington Cup: Sat 31 July & Sat 7 August
Autumn Cup
Medal · 4 roundsPlayed over four Saturdays (4, 11, 18 and 25 September), the last four Green Blazer qualifiers of the season.
Opens & Inter-Club
Prizes on the dayInter-Club Centenary @ Heaton Moor: Sun 27 June
Seniors Open: Tue 6 July (provisional)
Mixed Open: Sun 1 August (TBC)
Fairfield Trophy: Sun 15 August
Marney Trophy: Fri 27 August (provisional)
Fairfield Ladies Open: Fri 3 September
Cronshaw Cup: Fri 10 September
Major Presentation Night
Awards eveningPrizes for the season's major competitions are presented on the night.
Weekly Ladies' Competitions
9 or 18 holesDedicated weekly competitions on Thursdays with flexible tee times across both day and evening slots, so working members don't have to miss out.
Rose Bowl
Order of Merit (best 3 of 5)One of the most sought-after trophies in the ladies' section. Five rounds are played between May and August, with the best three of five scores counting toward the winner.
Ladies' Knockouts
Singles & Pairs MatchplaySingles and pairs matchplay knockout competitions running through the summer, open to all ladies' section members.
Fairfield Ladies' Open
Open competitionAn open event welcoming guests to compete alongside members. Prizes for winners, placed finishers, closest to the pin, straightest drive, raffle, food, and drinks.
Ladies' Winter League
Qualifying competitionA qualifying competition running through the winter months to keep ladies' section members active and competitive outside of the main season.
Tameside League & Exchange Days
Interclub matchesLeague play and exchange rounds against other clubs in the Tameside area, including the Bronze Shield, Bell Cup, and Mail on Sunday team fixtures.
Sunday Competitions
Open to all membersSunday competitions open to all club members, including ladies' section members, running alongside the gents' Sunday schedule.
Friday 9-Hole Competition
9 holes — open to allA shorter 9-hole competition on Fridays, open to all club members and a great option for those with limited time.
Weekly Senior's Competition
Stroke playRegular weekly competitions on Tuesday mornings with dedicated tee times. A winner's prize is awarded, along with a 'twos competition' for golf balls. Booked via BRS.
Senior Golfer of the Year
Order of Merit (best 10 of many)Players may enter as many qualifying Tuesday rounds as they wish throughout the summer. The best 10 scores count toward the Senior Golfer of the Year award.
Senior's Knockout
Singles MatchplayA progressive elimination singles matchplay tournament played through the summer, culminating in the crowning of the Seniors' Knockout Champion.
Fairfield Senior's Open
Open competitionOpen to guests and members alike. Prizes for winners, placed finishers, closest to the pin, straightest drive, plus raffles and food and drinks.
Senior's Winter League
Qualifying competitionA winter qualifying league with its own unique award — the 'Old Man of the Winter' — keeping the competitive season going through the colder months.
MDSL Seniors League & Friendlies
Interclub matchesPlayed against nearby clubs in the MDSL. League matches offer a more competitive format while the friendly fixtures are a relaxed way to meet golfers from other clubs.
Senior Section Annual Dinner
Awards ceremony & dinnerThe seniors' year concludes with an annual dinner at which champions from across the season's competitions are honoured.
Member Benefits
What's included
No Joining Fee
Unlike many private clubs, Fairfield charges no joining fee. Your annual subscription is all you pay.
20% Bar Discount
All members receive a 20% bar card discount at the clubhouse bar — making your post-round pint even better.
Buggy & Trolley Discounts
Members receive discounted rates on buggy and trolley hire, available to book through the Pro Shop.
Disley Golf Club
A reciprocal agreement with Disley Golf Club gives full members the benefit of playing both courses at no extra cost.
Guest Rates
Introduce guests to the course at member green fee rates — a perk worth sharing.
Ready to join our community?
Call 0161 370 0088 or email us to request an application form.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Is there a joining fee?
No. There’s no joining fee for any membership — you just pay the annual subscription.
How much does membership cost?
We offer 7-day, 5-day, 4-day+ and 3-day memberships, couples’ memberships, junior membership and age-graded rates for golfers aged 18–30. Current prices for every category are in the membership fees table on this page. All memberships are annual subscriptions with no joining fee.
What's included in membership?
As well as golf in your membership category and the full club competition calendar, members get a 20% bar card discount, discounted buggy and trolley hire, and member green fee rates for guests they bring. Full members can also play Disley Golf Club at no extra cost through our reciprocal agreement. There’s no joining fee — your annual subscription is all you pay.
Can I play other courses as a member?
Yes. Full members can play Disley Golf Club at no extra cost through our reciprocal agreement. Fairfield is also part of the Play More Golf network, which lets golfers play hundreds of clubs across the UK at reduced rates using points.
Do members get discounts on buggies?
Yes. Members get discounted rates on buggy and trolley hire, bookable through the Pro Shop on 0161 370 1892.
How do I join?
Call the club office on 0161 370 0088 or email manager@fairfieldgolfclub.co.uk to request an application form.
Do you have junior membership?
Yes. We offer junior membership for ages 12–18, with no joining fee — see the membership fees table on this page for the current price.
Are there cheaper memberships for young adults?
Yes. Young Gents’ 7-day membership is age-graded for golfers aged 18–30, and there’s a Young Ladies’ membership for ages 21–30. Current rates for each age band are in the membership fees table on this page.
Do you need a handicap to join Fairfield Golf Club as a member?
No, you don’t need an official handicap to join. You’ll need one to enter competitions, and our Pro can help you get your handicap.