West Lancashire Golf Club
One of England's oldest clubs — links golf at its purest
About West Lancashire
West Lancashire Golf Club, founded in 1873, is among the oldest golf clubs in England and one of the least visited on the Sefton Coast — primarily because it sits slightly further north at Blundellsands, outside the immediate Southport cluster.
This is a shame, because West Lancashire is a serious links test. The course has a raw, unmanicured quality that purists love — the rough is genuine rough, the greens are fast and true, and the wind off the Irish Sea is ever-present. It lacks the manicured polish of Royal Birkdale but delivers a more authentic, elemental links experience at a considerably more accessible green fee.
The club has a long history with Open Championship qualifying. If you want to play a genuinely historic and challenging links without the premium price tag, West Lancashire is a strong choice.
Course Data
| Tee | Par | Yardage | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 72 | 6,756 | 73.5 | 140 |
| Medal | 72 | 6,338 | 71.2 | 133 |
| Yellow | 72 | 5,931 | 68.8 | 126 |
Ratings verified to best available data. Verify with club before competition use.
How to Get a Tee Time
Visitors welcome most weekdays. Weekends limited — phone ahead.
Monday–Friday preferred. Check availability for Saturdays.
Book 2–4 weeks in advance. More flexible visitor access than courses further north.
Men's handicap limit: 28. Handicap certificate required — bring your club card or EGA handicap card.
Why Play West Lancashire?
- Founded 1873 — one of England's oldest clubs
- Raw, authentic links experience
- Significantly lower green fee than the Southport courses
- Irish Sea views throughout
- Regular Open Championship qualifying venue
Practical Notes
- Visitors generally welcome — more relaxed than Southport clubs
- Handicap certificate required
- Slightly further from Southport — factor into multi-day itinerary
- Good value — genuinely underrated
- Limited buggies — this is a walking course
Major Championship History
After Your Round
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Postcode: L23 8SZ
From Liverpool Airport: ~45 min by car
From Manchester Airport: ~70 min by car
By train: Merseyrail to Southport, then taxi