Formby Ladies Golf Club
Merseyside, EnglandOverview
In 1896, the Ladies section of Formby Golf Club struck off on their own and laid out their own course... inside the course they just left!
After the amicable split, a nine-hole course along with a modest clubhouse was established. In 1907, negotiations began on an additional nine holes which were readied and open for play in the summer of 1908. The course now plays to just over 5300 yards.
The club is one of the few independent women's golf club in the world!
Being short it relies on strategy rather than distance. This fact also makes it a perfect Hickory destination.
Formby Ladies Golf Club Videos
Watch No Laying Up's visit here
Watch Cookie Jar Golf's Story of a Golf Club here
Formby Ladies Golf Club Reviews
Sean Arble's tour of the course can be found here
Joe McDonnell & Evalu18 LtdFeatured Architect: Alister MacKenzie
As taken from his book, Golf Architecture, Alister MacKenzie felt the following were essential: 1 - The course, where possible, should be arranged in two loops of nine holes. 2 - There should be a large proportion of good two-shot holes and at least four one-shot holes. 3 - There should be little walking...
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- McEwan, Douglas
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- Kimber Glen
- Kimber, Paul
- Glen, Niall
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Joe McDonnell & Evalu18 LtdFeatured Architect: Alister MacKenzie
As taken from his book, Golf Architecture, Alister MacKenzie felt the following were essential: 1 - The course, where possible, should be arranged in two loops of nine holes. 2 - There should be a large proportion of good two-shot holes and at least four one-shot holes. 3 - There should be little walking...
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