Mariott Worsley Park Golf Club

Worsley Park Golf Club (now operating as Delta Hotels by Marriott Worsley Park Country Club) is an 18-hole, par 71 parkland course measuring 6,611 yards, located in Worsley, Greater Manchester. The course was designed by Michael King and Ross McMurray of European Golf Design, the design company associated with the European Tour and IMG, and opened in the summer of 1999. It is set within approximately 200 acres of gently rolling parkland on the former estate of the Duke of Bridgewater, built around a Victorian country house. The tees and greens are constructed to USGA specification, avoiding the need for temporary surfaces during winter. The course is widely regarded as one of the finest inland courses in the north of England.

The layout makes full use of the natural terrain and incorporates seven water hazards throughout the round, placing a consistent premium on accuracy off the tee and into greens. The fairways are generously proportioned in places, while the contoured greens and strategically placed bunkers add challenge for more accomplished players. The course offers a varied test with a mix of demanding par fours, reachable par fives, and testing par threes, set against a backdrop of mature parkland with views across the surrounding countryside.

The signature hole is the par three 7th, playing 177 yards across a pond and stream to a well-guarded green. Players can either challenge the direct line over the water or use the available fairway to approach from a safer angle. In terms of tournament history, Worsley Park hosted the PGA EuroPro Tour in 2004 and the European Challenge Tour from 2005 to 2007, establishing its credentials as a venue capable of hosting professional competition.