Seascale Golf Club

The course and its character

The club was founded in 1893, and the links is credited to Willie Campbell and George Lowe. It measures 6,450 yards from the championship tees and has hosted the English Amateur Open Championship. The course covers less than 100 acres but is laid out so holes do not feel cramped, and the free-draining soil keeps it open all year. Hole names such as Wasdale View and Manx View reflect the views: the Isle of Man and Scotland are often visible out to sea, and the Lake District mountains rise inland. Wind decides much of the scoring, with downwind holes to attack and into-wind holes to survive.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Visitors can book and pay for tee times online through the BRS booking site, check course availability online, or book by phone or email. Parties of eight or more should contact the manager first to confirm availability. Buggies can be hired, there is a large practice ground, and the clubhouse has a bar and catering. County Card rules are published on the website.

Getting there

The club is at The Banks in Seascale, just off the B5344, on the coast west of Wasdale and the western fells. Seascale has a station on the Cumbrian Coast railway line.

Highlights

• Founded in 1893; links by Willie Campbell and George Lowe
• Has hosted the English Amateur Open Championship
• Views to the Isle of Man and the Lakeland fells
• Open all year on free-draining links ground

Good to know

• Book and pay online through the BRS booking site
• Groups of eight or more should contact the manager first
• Buggy hire available
• Large practice ground

Frequently asked questions