Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club (Open Championship Venue)

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Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club (Open Championship Venue)

Founded in 1886 the course went through extensive changes in 1919 with Harry Colt implementing recommendations for significant improvement. In 1926 King George V gave the club his official approval to add the word “Royal” to the club's title just months before its first time hosting the Open Championship.

Royal Lytham & St Annes is renowned for its challenging layout and is regarded as one of the most difficult courses on the Open Championship rota. Its sand hills and pot bunkers present significant hazards, while the firm, fast greens add to the course's notorious difficulty.

Recognised as one of the best links courses in the world, the course has hosted eleven Open Championships, two Ryder Cups, alongside multiple other major professional and amateur golf competitions.

Useful Information

Visitors must be competent golfers and hold a current Club or Society handicap with 21 being the limit for men and 31 for the ladies
Visitor tee times must be booked in advance. Weekend visitor play is not normally available with Mondays and Thursdays the main visitors’ days
Players are expected to wear conventional golf clothing and golf shoes. Denim jeans, trainers and round-neck T-shirts are not permitted
Caddies and forecaddies are available by prior arrangement
Electric and pull trolleys and club hire are available. Advance booking is recommended for electric trolleys and club hire
Buggies are restricted to golfers with a medical requirement
Golf clothing may be worn throughout the Clubhouse but not shorts or golf shoes.

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