Formby Golf Club
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Formby Golf Club, Merseyside is an 18 hole, par 72 (7045 yard), private, links golf course established in 1910.
18 holes | Par 72 | 7045 yards | Private | Links
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Address: Golf Road, Formby, Merseyside, L37 1LQ United Kingdom
Tel: 01704 872164
Golf Pro: Andrew Witherup | Tel: 01704 873 090
Website: http://www.formbygolfclub.co.uk
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Midweek Guide: £150.00 per day *
Weekend Guide: £165.00 per day *
- Societies Accepted to Play
Restrictions: Maximum Handicap 28
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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Midweek Guide: £150.00 per day *
Weekend Guide: £165.00 per day *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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5
AVERAGE RATING 4.8
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Keith McArdle/Burscough rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2022
Magical Formby
Formby is the gem on the Lancashire golf coast; a true escape from reality and the most unique yet challenging test of golf that the area has to offer. Holes 1-4 invite you into your round, running parallel to the train tracks like any true links should, with cleverly placed bunkers and heather set back against gigantic pine trees. Moving through to the 5th, a genius par 3, you begin to feel the strength of the course. Holes 6-10 are undoubtably the best stretch of 5 holes that I have ever played. Slowly increasing in their majesty, with the 9th (a 450 yard par 4 from a hugely elevated tee stretching out towards the Irish Sea) being one of the finest holes in the UK; if not the world! It’s hard to pick a favourite, but the 7th is absolutely stunning and can gift you a birdie or completely destroy your scorecard, there is no in-between. Holes 11-16 are true links, walled with sand dunes and peppered with deep riveted bunkers. The 12th hole is rated as one of the best on the course, but be sure to take a look at the view from the back tee on the 14th - it is breathtaking. 16 is a stunning, short and killer par 3, a must-have for any top course. Finally, shooting down the par-5 17th, you see the beauty of the clubhouse in the distance, lined with tall pine trees on the right hand side. 18 is a classy closing hole, with an incredible green that is a true test of any putter! Make sure you visit Formby (and Formby Ladies) but be sure to not get it confused with Formby Hall.Reviewer Rating
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Kevin H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 19 2022
Heathland by the Sea
Such a great set up - if you're a member here you've done well! played 36 holes in the summer, which worked out at good value for money. The course winds itself around the outside of the property, with the ladies course in the middle, so you get all wind directions in 1 round, and there's a strong heathland vibe, despite it being classed as links. We played the yellow tees in the morning, then mixed it up with the reds in the afternoon. Despite being a few 100 yards shorter, it still remains a challenge due to excellent design and well placed bunkering. The clubhouse is also excellent, and offers a dormy option. Main regret is not playing the ladies course too, but that's just a good reason to revisit!Reviewer Rating
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Terence M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 12 2022
Terry Murphy
What great condition , a credit to the green`s staff. One of the best courses I`ve played.Reviewer Rating
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 17 2021
Brilliant experience
The variety of the golf holes and the club house and traditional accommodation making it an overall brilliant experience from breakfast to golf, to dinner, to snooker to bed.Reviewer Rating
Phil W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 4 2021
Outstanding course, one of the best courses I have ever played. Each hole was very challenging in it's own way although 6-14 were particularly tough
(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 108 Handicap: 27.3)
(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 108 Handicap: 27.3)
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CB Amsterdam rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 31 2018
Truly 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!Reviewer Rating
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Andrew W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 26 2017
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
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Symon H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 13 2017
Thank you for a wonderful introduction to Links golf.. A warm welcome, a beautiful course and lovely people
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 108 Handicap: )
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 108 Handicap: )
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Derrick E rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 5 2017
Excellent Links Course
Excellent course in great condition. Plenty of dangers await from deep bunkers, heather, obscured fairways etc. Large challenging greens with undulations, but true roll of the ball. Would certainly help if different coloured flags for pin positions were used. Tough course but very interesting.(Round played: Jun 2017 - Score: 94 Handicap: 18.2)
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Bruce V rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 14 2016
WOW!What a club, what a welcome, what staff..... from Julie on reception, to Tony at the bar to the extremely helpful waitresses and staff including the exceptionally courteous green staff.
This course was great fun and my first proper links course it was as hard as you may think..... deadly if you dont stay on fairways and the greens were a combination of difficult and fun in judt the right quantity
Highly recommend the dormy accommodation, breakfast and bar food!
This is what golf is supposed to be like everywhere
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David L rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 2 2009
what a course lives up to what i expected a real bargain ! not a worm hole in sight ! wore a brand new pair of footjoys for the first time not a mark of mud on them ! 160 for a four ball with soup and sandwhiches i'd play it every day for that price !!
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Simon B rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 16 2023
Absolute gem of a course with rolling fairways and true greens. Friendly service in the clubhouse with huge breakfast rolls.
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 13 2023
This course is beautiful and well-maintained. The views are lovely, the clubhouse is great, and there's a nice variety of holes. It's in superb condition overall. The fairways and greens are top quality, and the fairways drain well because they're on sand. It's a traditional course that's very well presented and challenging. I had a great time playing here.
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A Golfer rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 31 2023
Beautifully manicured. Lovely views. A great variety of holes. Amazing clubhouse.
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Ulf D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2021
Wonderfully maintained course. Very scenic. A great challenge.
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