Fred Bottomley Seniors Open

Event Details ⚙

Date: Wednesday, 24 June 2026

Format: Fourball

Scoring: Betterball

Category: Senior

Handicap Limit: 28.0

Entry Method: Online

The Fred Bottomley Seniors Open is a gents seniors open competition held at Rochdale Golf Club, Edenfield Road, Rochdale, OL11 5YR on Wednesday 24th June 2026. The format is Four Ball Betterball (pairs). Players must hold a handicap of 28 or less. Handicap certificates are preferred where available. Entry and tee time booking is made online via the BRS Golf platform. Prize money is awarded to the leading pairs. All prize winners are required to wear a jacket, shirt and tie when receiving their prize at the presentation.

Prizes

Prize money awarded to leading pairs: 1st £150 per pair, 2nd £125 per pair, 3rd £100 per pair, 4th £75 per pair, 5th £50 per pair, 6th £25 per pair (based on 2025 results).

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Venue

Rochdale Golf Course

Greater Manchester, England

Rochdale Golf Club, founded in 1888, features an 18-hole course constructed on Bagslate Moor over 100 years ago. The layout plays to par 71, with the white tees measuring 6,040 yards and a course rating of 69.60 with a slope of 126. Multiple tee options accommodate different skill levels, from red tees at 5,334 yards to yellow at 5,729 yards. Located on the edge of the Pennines at the Norden/Bamford border, the course is characterized by rolling fairways and countryside views. The terrain includes four par-3 holes and four par-5 holes distributed across the front and back nines, providing variety in shot-making requirements. The course has been recognized as a top venue for county golf. The club rebuilt its contemporary clubhouse to the highest standards following a devastating fire in 2003, offering modern facilities for members and visitors. Rochdale is rated among the best clubhouses in the Northwest. The facility includes a pro shop run by PGA Professional Andrew Laverty and features a state-of-the-art indoor golf simulator. Visitors and golf societies are welcomed with tailored packages available.