LYTHAM COURSES 2007
Listed by Golf World as ‘The Best 10 ‘Open Championship’ Qualifying Courses’, and ‘Great Britain & Irelands Best 10 Opening Holes’, and described by Peter Alliss as “a real hidden gem”.
The pure links character of St. Annes has changed little over the years, although building development is now surrounding most of the perimeter. Every hole has its own individual characteristics, with the 170-yard par three, 9th hole, which offers a narrow green, well guarded by bunkers, is probably best known. Bobby Jones, in fact, when playing here in 1926, was so impressed with this hole that he reportedly took detailed measurements so that he could reproduce a hole of similar character in the United States . But while the 9th is probably the most talked about hole, with its immense 56-yard long green, others certainly provide a stiffer challenge.
The course is a true links course and is open all year round. Fleetwood is beautifully maintained to a very high standard.
Used as a final qualifying course for the 1974, 1979 and 1988 British Open Championships held at nearby Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Lytham Green Drive offers excellent facilities for visitors where they can be assured of a warm welcome.