Formby Golf Club

Formby Golf Club

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Formby Golf Club is one of the classic courses of the Lancashire coastline. Although somewhat protected from the elements by pine trees that line several of the holes, the course is a tough one, particularly when the wind does break through. Such is the profusion of wildlife and plants at Formby that it has been declared a Site of Special Scientific Interest with the magnificent, fragile dunes a designated conservation area.

The club is unique in Britain for within the boundary of its own course is the completely independent Formby Ladies Golf Club, which was founded in 1896. Formby Golf Club, founded two years earlier in 1884, are proud to have an outstanding amateur championship course with par 3s amongst the most challenging to be found anywhere. Visitors are most welcome throughout the year on non-competition days.

The traditional clubhouse offers comfort and relaxation in the welcoming Golfers Bar and full catering is available on the first floor dining room, with magnificent views over the course, making for a very enjoyable golfing trip in Southport. The current clubhouse was opened in 1901, replacing its predecessor which was destroyed by a fire. It offers dormy house accommodation for members and visitors, ideal for those early morning tee-offs.

Course Details

The course is in good condition all year round, the greens are firm and the undulating fairways excellent. However, accuracy and concentration are prerequisites for every hole, with the heather and rough forming a natural boundary together with bunkers and sandhills, it does not serve the golfer to be unfocused.

Modelled by three of golfs greatest architects, the course measures from the members tees 6,505 and championship tees a tremendous 7,028