West Lancashire Golf Club

Credit: Photography by Kevin Diss

Founded in 1873 in Blundellsands, Liverpool, the West Lancashire Golf Club is one of the ten oldest clubs in England and features one of the most authentic and challenging links courses in the British Isles. The layout that is present today was designed by C.K Colten who made major changes in introducing the two loops of 9 holes.

This is a reasonably short links course located in a natural seaside terrain measuring just over 7000 yards from the tips. West Lancashire Golf Club is particularly demanding due to its thick rough, bunkered greens and unpredictable winds which presents a significant challenge for any level of golfer.

West Lancashire co hosted the Amateur Championship alongside Royal Liverpool golf club in 2026. The course was also selected to be the venue to host the final qualifying for the Open Championships from 2023-2026.

Useful Information

No specific handicap limit is published. The Club has a choice of tees suitable for different abilities
Visitor tee times are subject to availability and should be booked in advance
Players are expected to wear smart golf clothing. Denim, tracksuits and trainers are not permitted and gentlemen's shirts should be tucked in
Caddies are available and are very popular. Advance booking is strongly recommended as availability cannot be guaranteed
Pull trolleys, electric trolleys and club hire are available from the Professional Shop
A small number of buggies are available for hire and may be reserved in advance, subject to availability
Smart casual clothing may be worn in the Clubhouse. Golf shoes are permitted only in designated areas and not in the Dining Room

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