Wallasey Golf Club

The course and its character

The club was founded in 1891 and the first course was laid out by Old Tom Morris. The current layout is largely the work of Hawtree and Taylor with input from James Braid, and Donald Steel designed three new holes in 2004. Dr Frank Stableford refined his scoring system at Wallasey, which is why the club calls itself the home of Stableford. Most holes run through big dunes, with only the par-fives at the 7th, 13th and 14th outside them, and raised greens are a feature. Dune restoration is opening views towards Snowdonia, Liverpool Bay and the Irish Sea. Golf Monthly ranks it in its UK and Ireland Top 100.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Visitors book by email or phone, with midweek rates on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and weekend rates from Friday to Sunday. Twilight tee times start after 4pm but are not offered on Wednesdays. Visitors must be competent golfers and must hold a current handicap they can show on the day. Caddies, pull trolleys and electric trolleys can be booked in advance through the pro shop. County Card holders should contact the club office.

Getting there

The club is on Bayswater Road in Wallasey, at the northern tip of the Wirral, a short trip from Liverpool through the Mersey tunnels.

Highlights

• Founded in 1891; first course laid out by Old Tom Morris
• Home of the Stableford scoring system
• Holes run through some of the country's finest dunes
• Ranked in Golf Monthly's UK and Ireland Top 100

Good to know

• Bring proof of a current handicap
• Twilight tee times are after 4pm, but not on Wednesdays
• Caddies and trolleys can be pre-booked through the pro shop
• Book by email or phone

Frequently asked questions