The Old Course

The Old Course at Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa is an 18-hole championship golf course in North West England. The parkland course is a par 72 and measures over 7,000 yards from the championship tees (Black tees at approximately 7,010 yards). It offers a fun and challenging round for golfers of all skill levels, near Liverpool and Southport.

The Old Course Layout and Challenges

The Old Course is a modern championship golf course that runs through mature woodland, featuring tree-lined fairways, water hazards, and well-placed bunkers. The relatively flat terrain and good drainage ensure year-round playability, whether walking or using a buggy.

Multiple tee options, from around 5,200 yards (Blue tees) to over 7,000 yards, make this course accessible while maintaining its challenge for low handicappers.

Playing accurately and course management are more important than pure distance. USGA-specification greens offer consistent putting surfaces. The hazards are placed to reward precise shot-making across a balanced mix of holes.

Long, par-5s test power and strategy, whereas precision-based par-3s require perfect club selection. The layout forms one large anti-clockwise loop, creating a flowing round that builds in excitement.

Signature Holes on The Old Course

The signature hole is the par-3 16th, a short hole framed by water and natural surroundings. Club selection becomes critical here, with wind and pin placement adding layers of difficulty. This hole gained fame when local hero Tommy Fleetwood achieved his first hole-in-one on it.

Memorable risk-and-reward opportunities appear on several strong par 5s, but mistakes can lead to trouble in the narrow fairways or hazards. These holes contribute to the course’s reputation for testing every facet of the game, from driving accuracy to approach shots and short-game finesse.

Facilities and Amenities

Formby Hall Golf Resort has many facilities. These include a TopTracer driving range, short game practice areas, a putting green, and a PGA Golf Academy.

You can also stay at the on-site 4-star hotel, relax in the spa with an indoor pool and treatment rooms, and enjoy good food at The Fairway Restaurant. All of this makes it a perfect place for golf breaks, society days, and corporate events.

Hosted Tournaments

The Old Course has a long history of hosting tournaments, like the European Challenge Tour, European Seniors Tour, and PGA EuroPro Tour. It was the site of the Formby Hall Challenge and later the Formby Hall Classic, where Tommy Fleetwood won an early professional event in 2011.

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Whether you want a challenging round on a parkland course or a luxury golf break near Liverpool, The Old Course at Formby Hall Golf Resort delivers an unforgettable experience.

Its combination of strategic design, beautiful surroundings, facilities, and professional heritage makes it one of the most playable and rewarding championship golf courses in the North West.

Book your tee time today and enjoy golf at a resort classic on England’s Golf Coast.