Liverpool & Southport
England’s Golf Coast, Liverpool & Southport is home to some of Britains finest golf. It's particularly famous for its three Open Championships venues, Royal Liverpool, Royal Birkdale and Royal Lytham & St Annes. Between the three they have held 33 Open Championships and together with Southport & Ainsdale another 6 Ryder Cups.
However the great golf doesn't stop there with such classic links as Formby Golf Club, Hillside, West Lancashire, Hesketh, and the wonderful heathland course of Delamere Forest. For a change of pace Formby Hall Resort offers superb accommodation and a parkland golf experience.
Accommodation
Liverpool is great city to combine a golf & city trip, especially if you're a Beatles fan. Hard Days Night Hotel in the centre of Liverpool is the worlds only Beatles inspired hotel. A great place to discover the city and play the great courses of Englands Golf Coast.
Course Profiles
Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club
Southport & Ainsdale golf club is a masterpiece that was designed by James Braid. The club was established in 1906 and has hosted the Ryder Cup twice. This fine links is often overshadowed by its famous neighbour Royal Birkdale, but don't be fooled, this course is set amongst its own spectacular dunes and heather and is a joy to play.Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Royal Birkdale has a tournament pedigree that is almost unparalleled! The host to multiple Open Championships and a Ryder Cup amongst others! Highlighted by large sand dunes, the holes run mostly through the valleys rather then over the dunes which helps give the course a dramatic feeling. One of the worlds great courses!Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake
Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake is one of Englands oldest club having been founded in 1869. A classic English links with a large section being relatively flat and a smaller dune complex only coming into play on a few holes. A host to many Open championships Hoylake is highlighted by deep pot bunkers and strategic golf.Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club was founded in 1886 and the present Course constructed in 1897. The Clubhouse celebrated its Centenary in 1998. It is one of the premier links courses in the world, host to eleven Open Championships, two Ryder Cups and numerous other major tournaments including the Women's and Seniors Open Championships and the Walker Cup in 2015. Northern hospitality has always been famous and Royal Lytham leads the way. You will be made very welcome.Formby Golf Club
Formby Golf Club is a true championship links course unlike any other, founded in 1884. Running through mature sand dunes and pinewoods, the combination of well protected greens, undulating fairways and challenging tee shots signifies a course of magnificent contrasts. The impressive clubhouse at Formby Golf Club provides visitors and members with superb dining, a choice of bars, a snooker room and Dormy accommodation.Hesketh Golf Club
Hesketh is the oldest golf club in Southport, established in 1885. The course is predominantly links in nature and Championship golf has been played at Hesketh from the early days. In addition to being a previous qualifying venue when The Open was played at nearby Royal Birkdale, Hesketh has hosted many other professional and amateur championships. Most recently, it hosted the Junior Open in 2008 and co-hosted the Amateur Championship with near-by Hillside in 2011.Hillside Golf Club
Hillside Golf Club is situated in Southport, the home of "Englands Golf Coast" which boasts England's finest stretch of coastal links. Hillside has hosted many amateur and professional tournaments in it's illustrious history and was recently selected by the European Tour to stage the 2019 British Masters. The R&A have been a regular visitor to the Links with The Amateur and Ladies Amateur Championships being staged here as well as Final Qualifying for The Open on numerous occasions.-
Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club
Southport & Ainsdale golf club is a masterpiece that was designed by James Braid. The club was established in 1906 and has hosted the Ryder Cup twice. This fine links is often overshadowed by its famous neighbour Royal Birkdale, but don't be fooled, this course is set amongst its own spectacular dunes and heather and is a joy to play. -
Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Royal Birkdale has a tournament pedigree that is almost unparalleled! The host to multiple Open Championships and a Ryder Cup amongst others! Highlighted by large sand dunes, the holes run mostly through the valleys rather then over the dunes which helps give the course a dramatic feeling. One of the worlds great courses! -
Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake
Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake is one of Englands oldest club having been founded in 1869. A classic English links with a large section being relatively flat and a smaller dune complex only coming into play on a few holes. A host to many Open championships Hoylake is highlighted by deep pot bunkers and strategic golf. -
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club was founded in 1886 and the present Course constructed in 1897. The Clubhouse celebrated its Centenary in 1998. It is one of the premier links courses in the world, host to eleven Open Championships, two Ryder Cups and numerous other major tournaments including the Women's and Seniors Open Championships and the Walker Cup in 2015. Northern hospitality has always been famous and Royal Lytham leads the way. You will be made very welcome. -
West Lancashire Golf Club
The West Lancashire Golf Club is proud to host R&A and England Golf competitions, as well as being featured in the Top 100 Golf Courses in Great Britain, and we look forward to welcoming you to Blundellsands for an extraordinary golfing experience. -
Formby Golf Club
Formby Golf Club is a true championship links course unlike any other, founded in 1884. Running through mature sand dunes and pinewoods, the combination of well protected greens, undulating fairways and challenging tee shots signifies a course of magnificent contrasts. The impressive clubhouse at Formby Golf Club provides visitors and members with superb dining, a choice of bars, a snooker room and Dormy accommodation. -
Hesketh Golf Club
Hesketh is the oldest golf club in Southport, established in 1885. The course is predominantly links in nature and Championship golf has been played at Hesketh from the early days. In addition to being a previous qualifying venue when The Open was played at nearby Royal Birkdale, Hesketh has hosted many other professional and amateur championships. Most recently, it hosted the Junior Open in 2008 and co-hosted the Amateur Championship with near-by Hillside in 2011. -
Hillside Golf Club
Hillside Golf Club is situated in Southport, the home of "Englands Golf Coast" which boasts England's finest stretch of coastal links. Hillside has hosted many amateur and professional tournaments in it's illustrious history and was recently selected by the European Tour to stage the 2019 British Masters. The R&A have been a regular visitor to the Links with The Amateur and Ladies Amateur Championships being staged here as well as Final Qualifying for The Open on numerous occasions.
Accommodation North West England
Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa
We are here to make sure that you have a great time. Whether you choose to relax in our spa & health club, enjoy a round of golf on the championship courses, explore the countryside and beaches on our doorstep, indulge with fine food and handcrafted cocktails, or just kick back in the comfort of your luxurious bedroom. However you choose to enjoy yourself at Formby Hall, we understand that your time is precious and memories last forever.-
Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa
We are here to make sure that you have a great time. Whether you choose to relax in our spa & health club, enjoy a round of golf on the championship courses, explore the countryside and beaches on our doorstep, indulge with fine food and handcrafted cocktails, or just kick back in the comfort of your luxurious bedroom. However you choose to enjoy yourself at Formby Hall, we understand that your time is precious and memories last forever.