The bar is normally open to members and their guests (who need to be signed in) and those attending functions. Bar opening times listed are for summer they vary in winter please phone to check. Two comfortable lounges for those who need to recuperate after a round of golf or just wishing to do the 19th hole! The larger main lounge has the bar with two handpumps. The other seating area has many large wooden notice boards displaying past winners and captains etc of this historic golf club which celebrated its 125 th anniversary in 2016. The clubhouse dates back to 1898! The 'Links' is rated as the No.1 Golf Course in Bolton and in the top ten in Lancashire. The Course is rated as 'Here lies some of the origins of the greens of Augusta' as the Course was designed by the legendary golf architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie before designing Augusta National, the home of the Masters.