West Lancashire Golf Club

The course and its character

The club was founded in 1873 at Blundellsands and describes itself as among the ten oldest clubs in England. It is a natural, testing links on the Sefton coast, laid out over sandy ground beside the Mersey approaches, with the wind a constant factor. Its heritage pages record its role as a venue for Open Final Qualifying. For visitors staying in Liverpool, it is the most accessible of the Sefton coast links, and it makes a natural first stop on a trip that takes in Formby, Hillside and Royal Birkdale further up the coast.

Booking and visitor practicalities

Visitors book tee times online through the club's booking system or by phoning the club, and green fees vary by season, with lower winter rates. Six buggies are available to hire and can be reserved, subject to availability. Caddies are independent contractors, so availability is not guaranteed and the club strongly advises requesting one in advance through the caddie master. A dress code document is published on the website.

Getting there

The club is on Hall Road West in Blundellsands, about seven miles north of Liverpool city centre, and among the closest championship links to the city. Formby and the Southport courses are a short drive further north.

Highlights

• Founded in 1873, among the ten oldest clubs in England
• Natural links on the Sefton coast
• Used as a venue for Open Final Qualifying
• Among the closest championship links to Liverpool city centre

Good to know

• Request caddies well in advance; availability is not guaranteed
• Six buggies can be reserved, subject to availability
• Winter green fees are lower than summer rates
• Check the published dress code before playing

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