2016
Formby hosts Arnold Palmer Cup
The History
The History
Founded in 1884, Formby Golf Club is steeped in history with many stories to tell.
Our timeline picks out those key moments.
Today
2009
Matteo Manassero (Italy) wins Amateur Championship
2004
Formby holds the 33rd Curtis Cup Won by The United States. HRH Duke of York visits.
1984
Jose Maria Olazabal beats Colin Montgomerie to win The Amateur Championship in our centenary year
1980
Donald Steel re-models the course following extensive coastal erosion
1967
Bob Dickson (USA) wins Amateur Championship
1957
R Reid Jack (Dullatur) wins Amateur Championship
1951
Bar installed downstairs
1945
War Memorial Tablet 1914–1918 = 29 Members 1939–1945 = 10 Members
1945
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.
1933
Alterations by Harry Colt: 2nd, 5th, 18th holes rebunkered
1929
Visit by HRH Prince of Wales - Later Edward Vlll - Later Duke of Windsor
1922
Course alterations by James Braid
1914
Club used as a soldiers convalescence home
1912
Willie Park establishes original links
1909
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.
1901
Opening of current clubhouse built at a cost of £7000
1899
Major fire which destroyed The Clubhouse
1891
Clubhouse built - with bedrooms at a cost of £2000
1887
President (landlord) Charles Weld-Blundell planted pine trees
1884
Club founded at instigation of John Bushby, subscriptions set at 1 Guinea (£1.05)
Club Founded
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