Help/Advice - Lancashire Courses

[MendieGK]

I’m off to Liverpool for a trip in Early October, we’ve currently got

Thursday - Lytham
Friday - Birkdale

Sunday - Hillside Booked

There’s 7 of us, but I’m having major issues getting on a course on the Saturday (afternoon as obviously members play most of Saturday).

I’ve tried - Formby, Delamere and others so far.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Fancy hosting us in the area?

Thanks a lot

 

[IanM]

I once asked the old BM of a NBS Branch up that way to recommend a course that would allow us on a weekend on the way up to Southport..... He suggested "Ormskirk." I got dreadful abuse off the usual subjects for taking them to a course that they had never heard of. But they were singing its praises after they played it.

That was over 20 years ago and I have no recent experience of it, but it was a great foil to the other three we were playing which, spookily was the same as yours!

 

[upsidedown]

for Ormskirk too

 

[MendieGK]

for Ormskirk too

I once asked the old BM of a NBS Branch up that way to recommend a course that would allow us on a weekend on the way up to Southport..... He suggested "Ormskirk." I got dreadful abuse off the usual subjects for taking them to a course that they had never heard of. But they were singing its praises after they played it.

That was over 20 years ago and I have no recent experience of it, but it was a great foil to the other three we were playing which, spookily was the same as yours!

I’ll have a look now thanks a lot

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

My choice would be S&A if you can get on. Hesketh might be a possibility, about 7 good holes on 1 side of the road but the others are a bit out of character.

 

[merv79]

Have you tried West Lancs or S&A?

Probably would prefer S&A out of the 2

 

[MendieGK]

My choice would be S&A if you can get on. Hesketh might be a possibility, about 7 good holes on 1 side of the road but the others are a bit out of character.

Yeah can’t get on S&A mate already tried

Literally on Hesketh now, having a look.

 

[MendieGK]

Have you tried West Lancs or S&A?

Probably would prefer S&A out of the 2

Already played WL, so don’t haven’t looked on their site to be honest.

S&A is a shame as I’d love to Tick it off

 

[richart]

West Lancs. Don’t judge by the clubhouse !

 

[merv79]

Also Fairhaven or St Annes Old Links are supposed to be good

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Also Fairhaven or St Annes Old Links are supposed to be good

Good call Andy

 

[richart]

Have you tried Formby Ladies ?

 

[Liverbirdie]

If you struggle to get on anywhere "good", after Ormskirk next level down is Grange park, Blundells hill, Houghwood.

If cant get on anywhere, our course accepts visitors of a Saturday morning and afternoon - distinctly average for your tastes though.

If your still looking for somewhere good but within an hour of Liverpool, Sandiway is a good un, Manchester GC, Bolton old links, Stockport and Preston are amongst the better ones.

 

[tugglesf239]

Might struggle to get on Bolton old Links on. Saturday as a guest as comp tee times run into mid afternoon.

Worth an email though a like most places they will probably more open to the extra cash visitors bring

As a member though. I think it’s a cracking course. A real test imo.

 

[MendieGK]

Really appreciate the response guys.

Email currently into Formby Ladies too

I’m a bit frustrated as every website bar a few gives Saturday/weekend visitor prices in October. Then they all come back saying we don’t take visitors.

 

[bluewolf]

As secondary options, I’d look at The Manchester Golf Club and Pleasington GC. Manchester is a fantastic course. Huds on here will know more.

 

[Karl102]

What about Formby Hall? Again, not in the same league as the others, but relatively close.
If you are struggling, i will check our calendar at Blundells Hill as our comps are on Sunday and would be happy to host..... Drop me a pm if you want.

 

[Duckster]

As secondary options, I’d look at The Manchester Golf Club and Pleasington GC. Manchester is a fantastic course. Huds on here will know more.

They’d have to tee off pretty late to get on Pleasington on a Saturday, tee sheet has been rammed for comps all the way through the season. Suppose outside chance if it’s in October

 

[Duckster]

If you are staying in Liverpool, don’t forget to check on the other side of the Mersey, Wallasey etc...

 

[Duckster]

Take a look at hotels with courses, Worsley Park, Formby Hall, Shaw Hill or out to Cardon Park