Formby Golf Club
Price Guide: £££££ | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Formby Golf Club, Merseyside is an 18 hole, par 72 (7045 yard), private, links golf course established in 1910.
Contact Information
Golf Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 1LQ United Kingdom
Tel: 01704 872164 | Fax: 01704 833028Website: http://www.formbygolfclub.co.uk
Golf Pro: Andrew Witherup | Tel: 01704 873 090
Contact/Secretary: Stuart Leech (Sec Mgr)
Tee Time Information
Price Guide: £££££- Midweek Guide: £140.00 per day *
- Weekend Guide: £150.00 per day *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
Facilities & Visitor Information
Course Information: 18 holes | Par 72 | 7045 yards | Private | Links
Facilities: Driving range, Golf pro shop, Changing rooms, Golf clubhouse, Bar, Food available, Accommodation available, golf course.
- Societies Accepted to Play
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap 28
Location: Formby, Lancs (on the A565 between Liverpool and Southport).
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Score Cards
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| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yds | ||
| formby | Blue | 72 | 75 | 7031 | ||
| formby | White | 72 | 74 | 6725 | ||
| formby | Yellow | 72 | 72 | 6489 | ||
| formby | Red | 72 | 70 | 6048 | ||
Formby Golf Club Reviews & Information
Golfshake Rating
4.7
from 48
4.7
from 48
Breakdown Averages
4.71 ... Overall Rating
4.84 ... The Course
4.72 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.20 ... VFM
4.71 ... Overall Rating
4.84 ... The Course
4.72 ... Facilities/Serv.
4.20 ... VFM
Reviews
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Recent Reviews
48 ratings from Golfshake members - Ranked 44 out of 1932.
HIGHLY RATED - 100% would play again or recommend
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What the club says: The course is located within the sandhills and pine woods of Formby, the natural terrain providing a memorable challenge to the golfer. Members play the course at 6505 yards but the championship length has recently been increased to 7028 yards. Accuracy is always required since the indigenous heather protects much of the rough and great caution is required whether this be off the tee, in approach shots, or on the green.
Most Helpful Review
Stunning links golf course
Despite the rain I loved every hole on this gorgeous links course. Set with the backdrop of pine trees, each hole is interesting and challenging in its own right. The greens are some of the best I have ever played on. Club has top class practice facilities, good size changing rooms with showers and food in the bar was good value. The pro shop and starter offered a warm welcome especially being the week of The Open. Can't wait to go back one day!
19th July 2017 
- Jul 26 2017
Golfshake Team Review
Formby fantastic second year running
Just live this course. If it is good enough for Bubba Watson's practice before the Open.... say no more. The course is superb. The tree lined first nine are magnificent ( we all struggled to score well) and the back nine links is so enjoyable ( and a bit easier) I find myself standing looking around sucking in all the views not forgetting the sea view from the 10th and the waves were so loud. One golfer drove 6 hours from south coast to be here it is that good. Staying in the Dormy house to play the slightly shorter 'ladies' course tomorrow. Massive shout out to the lady who organises everything Julie Stong in the office. She is so friendly and can't do enough to help make your stay perfect she even say with us to have morning coffee.....she just sums up the place....so friendly! The £240 4 ball with soup and sandwiches is so good value. Only downside was the course was busy before we went out so round took 4 hours 45. So only just finished on the 18th by the lights of the clubhouse
(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 15.1) - Nov 9 2017
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Golf Course Reviews for Formby Golf Club
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Andrew H rated 4 out of 5 
- Apr 14 2018
- Apr 14 2018Great course. Rained a lot the last few days but course was in great condition.drains extremely well.
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 80 Handicap: 6.4)
(Round played: Apr 2018 - Score: 80 Handicap: 6.4)
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CB Amsterdam rated 5 out of 5 - Jan 31 2018
- Jan 31 2018Truly Incredible
I have played this course many times and it is incredible. It is a challenge, it is fun and the views are fantastic. The holes are fun and hard at the same time. I would play this course over any of the 3 Open courses in the area any day. Depending on the wind coming off the sea, I have played the par-3 #10 with an 8-iron and with a 3-wood! So the course can be different every time you play it. You have to play this course-a true gem. The club house is splendid too, great staff and you can even stay in the dormy right in the clubhouse. The full package. I normally do not write reviews like this but this course deserves it. Thank you Formby Golf Club!
I have played this course many times and it is incredible. It is a challenge, it is fun and the views are fantastic. The holes are fun and hard at the same time. I would play this course over any of the 3 Open courses in the area any day. Depending on the wind coming off the sea, I have played the par-3 #10 with an 8-iron and with a 3-wood! So the course can be different every time you play it. You have to play this course-a true gem. The club house is splendid too, great staff and you can even stay in the dormy right in the clubhouse. The full package. I normally do not write reviews like this but this course deserves it. Thank you Formby Golf Club!
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Jeff D rated 5 out of 5 - Jan 29 2018
- Jan 29 2018Great course
Played a lot on this course lately as it?s drainage has been coping really well with all the rain.
Most of the other golf courses are closed do to flooding.
Every time it seems to get more enjoyable as my course management is improving
It?s a difficult course for high handicappers with a lot of water hazards and pot bunkers.
The course is well laid out with some very interesting holes.
The green keepers do a fantastic job looking after the course keeping it in excellent condition constantly improving its condition.
Overall I would recommend this course to everyone & is worth a visit.
Played a lot on this course lately as it?s drainage has been coping really well with all the rain.
Most of the other golf courses are closed do to flooding.
Every time it seems to get more enjoyable as my course management is improving
It?s a difficult course for high handicappers with a lot of water hazards and pot bunkers.
The course is well laid out with some very interesting holes.
The green keepers do a fantastic job looking after the course keeping it in excellent condition constantly improving its condition.
Overall I would recommend this course to everyone & is worth a visit.
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Richard M rated 5 out of 5 - Nov 9 2017
- Nov 9 2017Formby fantastic second year running
Just live this course. If it is good enough for Bubba Watson's practice before the Open.... say no more. The course is superb. The tree lined first nine are magnificent ( we all struggled to score well) and the back nine links is so enjoyable ( and a bit easier) I find myself standing looking around sucking in all the views not forgetting the sea view from the 10th and the waves were so loud. One golfer drove 6 hours from south coast to be here it is that good. Staying in the Dormy house to play the slightly shorter 'ladies' course tomorrow. Massive shout out to the lady who organises everything Julie Stong in the office. She is so friendly and can't do enough to help make your stay perfect she even say with us to have morning coffee.....she just sums up the place....so friendly! The £240 4 ball with soup and sandwiches is so good value. Only downside was the course was busy before we went out so round took 4 hours 45. So only just finished on the 18th by the lights of the clubhouse
(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 15.1)
Just live this course. If it is good enough for Bubba Watson's practice before the Open.... say no more. The course is superb. The tree lined first nine are magnificent ( we all struggled to score well) and the back nine links is so enjoyable ( and a bit easier) I find myself standing looking around sucking in all the views not forgetting the sea view from the 10th and the waves were so loud. One golfer drove 6 hours from south coast to be here it is that good. Staying in the Dormy house to play the slightly shorter 'ladies' course tomorrow. Massive shout out to the lady who organises everything Julie Stong in the office. She is so friendly and can't do enough to help make your stay perfect she even say with us to have morning coffee.....she just sums up the place....so friendly! The £240 4 ball with soup and sandwiches is so good value. Only downside was the course was busy before we went out so round took 4 hours 45. So only just finished on the 18th by the lights of the clubhouse
(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 93 Handicap: 15.1)
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Matthew C rated 5 out of 5 - Oct 12 2017
- Oct 12 2017Brilliant links. Fantastic conditions including quick greens and lush fairways.
(Round played: Oct 2017 - Score: 99 Handicap: 17)
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 | Formby Ladies Golf Club from 17 reviews Distance 0.40 miles |
 | Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa from 173 reviews Distance 1.62 miles |
 | Southport And Ainsdale Golf Club from 47 reviews Distance 3.06 miles |
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