Englands Golf Coast

Welcome to England’s Golf Coast, part of England’s Northwest, a region of striking contrasts, from the lush green beauty of the Lake District to the cosmopolitan, modern cities of Liverpool and Manchester and the seaside resorts of Lancashire. And at the heart of Englands Golf Coast - The Mersey waterfront - spanning 70 miles of Merseyside coastline for all to enjoy.

The North West is well known for its love of sport, with six premiership football clubs, several first class rugby teams and the county cricket club of Lancashire. But if golf is your passion, then look no further for the perfect place to indulge yourself.
The North West is home to The Golf Coast, where some of the UK’s most challenging and naturally beautiful golf courses can be found, many of them nestling between the pace of urban life and the rugged beauty of the coastline. Stretching from Blackpool in the north down to Liverpool and the Wirral, lie some of the best links courses in England, guaranteed to test even the most accomplished golfer. The combination of sea, sand and the forces of nature offer an irresistible challenge.

The most famous of these are the three Royals: Royal Lytham & St. Annes, Royal Birkdale and Royal Liverpool. All have hosted the most famous championship, The Open, several times, and the Royal Liverpool will have the honour again in 2006. These courses have witnessed some of The Open’s greatest triumphs and heartbreaking disappointments, an emotional rollercoaster ride for spectators and players alike.

Golfers come from all over the world to play the Royals, hoping to emulate the feats of their heroes. On a golfing break to the North West, you too can take on the challenge and follow in the footsteps of Open greats such as Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros and Tom Watson.

But, the North West’s golfing offer doesn’t stop here, there is a wide variety of private and municipal courses throughout the region catering for every level of golfer. For example, Southport & Wirral have seven championship courses, with 27 further courses within half an hour’s drive and another 160 within one hour’s drive. Many of them are venues for premier golf competitions such as the Ryder Cup, PGA Championships and the UK’s major amateur events. Some of the courses are used during the qualifying rounds of The Open and the Curtis Cup comes to the North West at Formby in 2004. The reputation of the region as the golfing capital of England is growing fast.

Your love of golf can easily be combined with a short break for all the family and some sample itineraries are suggested in the following pages. There’s a whole host of festivals and attractions to keep visitors of all ages entertained all year round.

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Dates

Opening 2006 1 Jan 2004 - 31 Dec 2006