The Pleasington Putter

Established in 1982 to meet a demand from individual low handicap women and girls to compete for a prestigious annual trophy in the North West of England the Pleasington Putter soon became a “must play” on every aspiring county and international player’s list.

2023 Winner Amelia Wan

2022 Winner C. Worby

At the time there was a requirement for Category 1 handicap players to have at least 4 cards from “away” courses included in their handicap calculations and individual scratch competitions offered good prizes and opportunities to get both handicap cards and a prestigious title should the player be fortunate enough to win.

Many of the winners have progressed into the Professional ranks and enjoyed success on the LET Tour and as teaching professionals too.

The competition continues to attract a high quality field with players regularly coming from overseas and from all the home nations in search of the elusive WAGR points that are on offer.

Pleasington Putter History

A testament to the level of competition is that only two players have won the Putter more than once – Amanda Bromilow (nee Brown) Haydock Park GC was the first winner in 1982 and won again after she married in 1984. Charlotte Heath (Huddersfield GC is the only player so far in 42 years to retain the title.

In 2020 the Pleasington Putter was the first National event to be held after the country started to return to “normal” after Covid restrictions had cancelled all previous events however the competition was restricted to 18 holes. In 2021 weather conditions were such that for the first time in the history of the competition the second round had to be abandoned.

Pleasington Golf Club

Pleasington is already widely recognised as the No.1 heathland course in Lancashire and a Golf Monthly Top 200 Course in the UK & Ireland, now upgraded after a £1 million renovation project, but we at Pleasington have bigger aspirations than that. Our aim is to break into the Top 100 courses in the UK & Ireland, we were recently visited by Elliot Heath from Golf Monthly and he thinks we are well on our way to the top 100 (Link here to his article on Pleasington).

The famous 7th Hole with split fairways

Pleasington is set in the rolling Lancashire countryside with panoramic views to the Pennines, Lakes and Fylde Coast. Escape to the green heart of the North West and breathe deeply on the high hills above the River Darwen, before descending into dramatic Houghton Gorge to test yourself on our signature hole, The Mill.

Less than an hour from Liverpool and Manchester, and on route to Scotland. With easy access from the M6 motorway, we’re perfectly positioned for golfing day trips and stop-offs on route to and from Scotland.