Royal Liverpool, or Hoylake as it’s known locally, was founded in 1869 and is therefore the 2^nd oldest club in England. It has been tinkered with several times since then, latest was in 2009/2010 when Martin Hawtree oversaw the installation of a new green on the 17^th, the reduction of bunkers to a mere 82…and the installation of a new irrigation system.

The course has since then been in much better condition as it used to suffer badly during heavy rainfall. The 1^st is a somewhat scary dogleg, as it swerves round the practise area, which is out of bounds. It’s followed by a few fairly uneventful holes but once you reach the 8^th it feels more like a traditional seaside course. This is a very welcoming club that we recommend you visit!