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Whilst both Scotland and Ireland boast many top quality courses it is often forgotten that the coast between Blackpool and the Fylde has the highest concentration of quality championship links anywhere in the British Isles. This 35 mile stretch of coastline includes the 3 Open Championship venues of Royal Lytham & St Annes, Royal Birkdale and Royal Liverpool not forgetting of course such wonderful courses as Hillside, Formby and several more.
On the eastern side of the region is the home of the English Golf Union at Woodhall Spa together with the highly rated Forest Pines, which has excellent on-site accommodation. Ganton, undoubtedly one of the finest inland courses in the British Isles, sits somewhat alone in North Yorkshire, whilst for those seeking somewhere to play on a journey up to Scotland then Silloth on Solway is definitely the pick. We have highlighted some 20 courses and we are confident that you will be happy wherever you choose to play. The Open Championship venues are always very busy and times are limited to accommodate their own members' requirements. Early booking is strongly advised for all of the courses, we would recommend that your golf be organised before travel & accommodation.
Courses
Aldwark Manor / Belton Woods / Blackpool & Herons Reach / Mottram Hall / Slaley Hall / Fairhaven / Forest Pines / Formby / Ganton / Hesketh / Hillside / Royal Birkdale / Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) / Royal Lytham & St Annes / Shaw Hill / Silloth on Solway / Southport & Ainsdale / St Annes Old Links / West Lancashire / Woodhall Spa
* Soft spikes are mandatory. As we anticipate that more clubs will change to a soft spike policy, we recommend that you consider having your spikes changed before you travel.
1 De
Vere Slaley Hall Hotel & Golf Resort
Venue of the European Grand Prix on the European PGA Tour, Slaley Hall is a magnificent
golf course that has top quality on-site accommodation. Fully set up for corporate
events or as a venue for a golf break there is nothing better in this neck of
the woods.
Located: 20 miles west of Newcastle, 7 miles south of Corbridge off
A68
Length: 7021 yards SSS 74
Length: 6882 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
2 Ganton Golf Club
Ganton is undoubtedly one of the finest inland courses in the whole of the British
Isles. Need we say more? Limited access, very traditional, strict dress code,
very much worth playing.
Located: 11 miles Southwest of Scarborough on A64
Length:6734 yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
3
Aldwark Manor Hotel Golf & Country Club
Conveniently located within striking distance of the historic city of York, Aldwark
Manor offers a tranquil retreat combining a most picturesque course together with
4 star accommodation in the Victorian manor. An excellent choice for either a
golfing break or a corporate event
Located: 12 miles west of York
Length: 6171 yards SSS 71
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
4 Forest Pines Golf
Club
Rated by 'Golf World' as the best new golf development, Forest Pines gives the
impression of a course that has been there for a hundred years, not just a few.
A championship standard course together with a more forgiving 9 and quality on-site
accommodation make Forest Pines an ideal venue for a golfing break or a corporate
event.
Located: M180 junction 4, on A15 to Scunthorpe
Length: 6882 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
5 Woodhall Spa Golf
Club
Woodhall Spa is the home of the English Golf Union and has 2 very fine courses
together with the best coaching and practice facilities of any club in the country.
Members of clubs affiliated to the EGU enjoy a preferential green fee rate.
Located: 19 miles Southeast of Lincoln on B1191
Length: Hotchkin 6921 yards SSS 73; Bracken 6735 yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
6
De Vere Belton Woods Hotel & Country Club
With 2 courses from which to choose together with first class De Vere on-site
accommodation Belton Woods is a perfect choice for either a golfing break or a
corporate event.
Located: 2 miles north of Grantham on A 607 towards Lincoln
Length: Lakes 6805 yards SSS 73; Woodside 6835 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
7 De
Vere Mottram Hall Hotel & Golf Club
An excellent course, first class accommodation, extensive conference facilities
together with other activities combine to make Mottram Hall a perfect venue for
either a golfing break or a corporate event.
Located: 4 miles south-east of Wilmslow in Cheshire
Length: 7006 yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
8 Royal
Liverpool Golf Club (Hoylake)
On 10 occasions the Royal Liverpool GC has hosted The Open Championship. It is
a classic links course, very traditional, limited access, worth playing.
Located: On A553 from M53 junction 2. Not in Liverpool, but across River
Mersey near Birkenhead.
Length: 6835 yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
9 Formby Golf Club
Classic championship links golf host of many top amateur events, Formby is a great
course. Very traditional, limited access at the weekends.
Located: By Freshfield railway station at Formby on coast just north
of Liverpool.
Length: 6993 yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
10 West Lancashire
Golf Club
Golf has been played at West Lancashire GC for over 125 years, classic links golf.
Located: Between Liverpool & Southport off A565
Length: 6767 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
11 Southport
& Ainsdale Golf Club
James Braid designed this classic links just after the turn of the 20th Century,
unusual in that it opens with a par 3 just as Royal Lytham does.
Located: 3 miles south of Southport on A565
Length: 6612 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
12 Hillside Golf Club
One of the author's personal favourites. The first tee sits alongside the railway
line, so left is a definite no, but to the right is thick 'wonga', so you will
need to keep it straight. Right next door to Royal Birkdale and Southport &
Ainsdale golf clubs, classic championship links golf at its best.
Located: 2.5 miles south of Southport on A565
Length: 6850 yards SSS 74
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
13 Royal Birkdale
Golf Club
Open Championship links course, need we say more? Very busy, limited access.
Located: 2 miles south of Southport on A565.
Length: 6703 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
14 Hesketh Golf Club
Another one of a string of links courses that make this coast the 'Mecca' of English
links golf.
Located: 1 mile north of Southport on A565
Length: 6522 yards SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
15 Royal
Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
Open Championship links course, unusual inasmuch as houses surround it and you
can't see the sea. Don't let this put you off, it's a great course, every shot
will make you think.
Located: St Annes 1 mile.
Length: 6685 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 21 / 29
16 Fairhaven Golf Club
Not quite a links course, but almost, lots of trees. An excellent course not far
from Royal Lytham.
Located: Lytham 2 miles
Length: 6883 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
17 St Annes
Old Links Golf Club
The course where the writer played in the British Boys Championship along with
the likes of Howard Clark and Warren Humphries. A classic links course that is
always used as a qualifier when the Open is at Royal Lytham. No access at weekends.
Located: On coast road between St Annes & Blackpool
Length: 6616 yards SSS 72
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
18
De Vere Blackpool & Herons Reach Golf Club
Combine De Vere quality accommodation with a nice course and locate it within
easy distance of many of the country's finest championship links courses and you
arrive at an ideal place from which to base yourself for a tour of Lancashire's
finest clubs.
Located: North side of Blackpool near to zoo.
Length: 6461 yards SSS 71
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
19 Shaw Hill Hotel
& Golf Club
An excellent parkland course, leisure club and very good on-site accommodation
combine to make Shaw Hill an ideal venue for a corporate event, a get away from
it all golf break or to serve as a base for those exploring the plethora of great
courses in Lancashire.
Located: A6 1.5 miles north of Chorley. M61 junction 8, M6 junction
28.
Length: 6405 yards SSS 71
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
20 Silloth on
Solway Golf Club
One of the most underrated courses in the British Isles. A classic links test
and an ideal stop off for those heading north in to Scotland or south in to England.
Located: 22 miles west of Carlisle on B5302, M6 junction 43.
Length: 6614 yards SSS 73
Handicap restrictions: 28 / 45
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