Bayswater Rd,
Wallasey, Wirral CH45 8LA
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Jamie Guy (Head Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Seaside links. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland.
Designer:
Original layout designed by Old Tom Morris (1893). Further improvements made by Alex "Sandy" Herd (early 1900s), Harold Hilton (1913), James Braid (1929), and J.H. Taylor & Frederick G. "Fred" Hawtree (1936).
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5 miles W of Liverpool
From the M53 at the top of the Wirral, take exit 1 direction Wallasey / New Brighton. Follow direction New Brighton (A554) for approx 1 mile and golf club entrance is on your left opposite St Nicholas church.
Wallasey
Wallasey Golf Club: In many ways Wallasey is a defining links course, with much of the layout weaving its way through an impressive collection of large sand dunes. Other holes are tucked in behind the dunes on flatter terrain; these more inland holes replaced some original "seaside" holes that were washed away long ago.
A quick prayer might not go amiss as you tee-off beside St Nicholas Church, both as thanks for the chance to play this excellent links course and to help you cope with the "rough" times during your round. Inevitably there will be some, especially with deep rough lining many of the holes.
The greens are fabulous to putt on, the bunkering is top quality and the visual scenery encompasses sea views and a lot more besides. The elevated 4th tee, hard alongside the Irish Sea, provides a captivating 360-degree panorama.
This wonderful and quintessential links golf course offers a second opportunity to admire the tower and turret of St Nicholas Church (also known as the Harrison Memorial Church, as well as the Golfer's Church) as you make your way down the undulating closing hole.
Visitors welcome on weekdays; more restricted on weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].
Players generally walk this course.
Limited
It was here at Wallasey Golf Club, apparently at the second hole, that Dr. Frank Stableford devised his revolutionary scoring system, much used throughout the world today (see Golf Dictionary). The stableford system was first used in competition at Wallasey on May 16, 1932, perhaps securing Dr. Stableford the club captaincy in 1933. Dr. Stableford was also a member at Royal Liverpool (Hoylake). Wallasey is used for final qualifying for Open Championships held at Royal Liverpool.
England's 38th best course (Golf World, 2025).
Britain & Ireland's 89th best course (Golf World, 2025).
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Visit websiteLeasowe Castle offers a perfect combination of style, comfort and elegance in a tranquil setting with 6 acres of grounds overlooking Leasowe Golf Course and the sea. The Castle dates back to 1592; it was built for Ferdinand 2nd Heir to the English throne, to allow him to watch horse racing on the Meols sands.
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