Macclesfield Golf Club

Mr W. H. L. Cameron, who had played some golf in his youth in Scotland, was elected as the first Captain and Mr P. P. Brocklehurst, a local landowner and head of a town bank was elected as President. Mr. Cameron had obtained permission to form greens and play over land, which was then part of Upton Hall Farm. Play on the nine-hole course started immediately. Three weeks later Mr Lowe the Professional from St. Anne's was brought to play over the course, with the exception of two holes which needed alteration.

In 1890, the President "most handsomely offered to present a Challenge Cup". This trophy, the Brocklehurst Cup has been competed for annually since 1890 and is the Club's oldest trophy. Mr Cameron's Bowl&qout; is the next oldest prize; this being given by the Captain for the first knockout match play competition, which was held 1894/1895. The Ladies too have some very old competitions such as the Rhodes Cup, which has been played for at the club since the early 1900's.