2016
Formby hosts Arnold Palmer Cup
Founded in 1884, Formby Golf Club is steeped in history with many stories to tell.
Our timeline picks out those key moments.
Formby hosts Arnold Palmer Cup
Matteo Manassero (Italy) wins Amateur Championship
Formby holds the 33rd Curtis Cup Won by The United States. HRH Duke of York visits.
Jose Maria Olazabal beats Colin Montgomerie to win The Amateur Championship in our centenary year
Donald Steel re-models the course following extensive coastal erosion
Bob Dickson (USA) wins Amateur Championship
R Reid Jack (Dullatur) wins Amateur Championship
Bar installed downstairs
War Memorial Tablet 1914–1918 = 29 Members 1939–1945 = 10 Members
Junior officers of the troop ship "Veteran" strapped the Hippo to searchlight platform. The Hippo survived a trip under fire to Narvic, delivering troops to the Norwegian fiords and he returned relatively unscathed.
Commemorated annually by the "Hippo Competition" for a handsome replica trophy.
Alterations by Harry Colt: 2nd, 5th, 18th holes rebunkered
Visit by HRH Prince of Wales - Later Edward Vlll - Later Duke of Windsor
Course alterations by James Braid
Club used as a soldiers convalescence home
Willie Park establishes original links
Clock presented by Bruce Ismay - Chairman of White Star Line & Titanic Fame
Mr E Storey’s (one of the early trustees) widow presented the hippo to the club after his death.
Opening of current clubhouse built at a cost of £7000
Major fire which destroyed The Clubhouse
Clubhouse built - with bedrooms at a cost of £2000
President (landlord) Charles Weld-Blundell planted pine trees
Club founded at instigation of John Bushby, subscriptions set at 1 Guinea (£1.05)
