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Golf Breaks in North West England

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Why Book a Golf Break in North West England

✅ Sample the courses of England's legendary golf coast

✅ Experience the ultimate getaway at Stay & Play resorts

✅ Electrifying nightlife in Liverpool, Manchester & beyond

This part of England not only boasts superb cities like Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool as well as Blackpool’s legendary Pleasure Beach, it is also home to some truly outstanding golf.

The highlight is undoubtedly the coastline of West Lancashire, which is the premier golfing destination in the entire country, and integral to the Open Championship rotation.

Our guide to playing the best golf courses in North West England.

Golf in North West England

Around the golfing mecca of Southport are glorious links courses like Royal Birkdale, Hillside, Southport and Ainsdale and Formby, while further south you will find classics such as Royal Liverpool and Wallasey.

If a Southport tour is not enough, the North-West also has some terrific resorts with great spa facilities like Worsley Park and Formby Hall, which boasts one of England’s best new courses, all well-equipped for a tremendous golf break.

Royal Birkdale, Southport, England
Royal Birkdale, Southport, England
Hillside Golf Club, Southport
Hillside Golf Club, Southport
Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club, Merseyside
Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club, Merseyside
Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Wirral
Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Wirral
Wallasey Golf Club, Wirral
Wallasey Golf Club, Wirral
Formby Golf Club, Liverpool, England
Formby Golf Club, Liverpool, England

Popular Golf Resorts in Cheshire

Carden Park Hotel - Cheshire's Country Estate 1

Carden Park Hotel & Country Estate

Chester

  • Two championship golf courses
  • 4* luxury hotel
  • Jack Nicklaus designed course
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Mottram Hall

Mottram

  • Design by Dave Thomas
  • European Seniors PGA Championship host
  • 18th-century Georgian country house hotel
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Wychwood Park

Crewe

  • European Tour Qualifying & Europro Tour host
  • Designed by Martine Hawtree
  • Located close to Alton Towers
The Mere Golf Resort, England

The Mere Golf Resort & Spa

Knutsford

  • Top class health club & lavish spa
  • Designed by James Braid
  • Unique floating golf ball driving range
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Shrigley Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club

Macclesfield

  • Peak District National Park location
  • 4* Victorian Country house
  • Designed by Donald Steel
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Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf & Spa

Whitchurch

  • Designed by Peter Alliss and Dave Thomas
  • 4* Hotel with Spa facilities
  • Two championship courses

Popular Golf Resorts in Lancashire

Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club 1

Worsley Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club

Manchester

  • Hosted the European Challenge Tour
  • Set in 200 acres of countryside
  • Course designed by European Golf Design
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Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa

Liverpool

  • European Challenge & Seniors Tour host
  • Over 7,000 yards from back tees
  • 4* Hotel great access to Southport courses
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Shaw Hill Hotel, Golf & Country Club

Chorley

  • Set in heart of Lancashire countryside
  • Designed by Dr. Alister McKenzie
  • Wonderful Georgian hotel accommodation

Best Golf Courses in North West England

Royal Birkdale, Southport, England

Royal Birkdale Golf Club

Southport, Merseyside

  • 10 time Open Championship and twice Ryder Cup host
  • One of the finest and most recognised championship courses in the world
  • 3rd ranked course in England, Top 50 in the World
  • Palmer, Trevino, Miller, Watson & Spieth have all won The Open here
Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Merseyside

Royal Liverpool Golf Club

Wirral

  • 12 time Open host often referred to as 'Hoylake'. Bobby Jones, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy have all won here.
  • 15th ranked course in England, Top 75 in the World.
  • The oldest seaside course in England
  • Became an 18 hole course in 1871 which is the same year it gained its royal status from Queen Victoria
Hillside Golf Club, Merseyside

Hillside Golf Club

Southport, Merseyside

  • Top 25 ranked course in England
  • Originally founded in 1911
  • 2019 host of the British Masters
  • Set amongst impressive sand dunes
Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club, Lancashire

Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club

Lancashire

  • 11 time Open Championship host where Bobby Jones, Gary Player and Seve Ballesteros have all won.
  • 5th ranked course in England
  • Designed in 1898 by George Lowe and later redesigned by Harry Colt in 1919
Formby Golf Club, Merseyside

Formby Golf Club

Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Top 20 ranked course in England, the top non-Royal course in Lancashire.
  • James Braid, Harry Colt and Donald Steel all renowned architects have contributed over time to Formby's design
  • The course is a blend of woodland and links style

Golf Travel tips for North West England

The peak season for golf in the North West of England is during the Summer when the warmer weather means golfers of all abilities take to the fairways. This is usually accompanied by higher green fees, so why not grab a bargain and look to book a golf break during the autumn or spring seasons.

When to visit

Best Golfing Weather

May - September

Best Value

April & October

High Season

May, June & September

Low Season

November - March

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