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Here you will find information on competitions, latest news stories, course conditions and more.

New 2025/26 Captain – Mr Paul McManus

The Captain and Council are pleased to announce that Mr Paul McManus has accepted the nomination to be the next Captain of Formby Golf Club. We wish him every success in post #1884

New Airflow flags at FGC

With the weather conditions sometimes very ‘linksy’ at Formby Golf Club, we are delighted to introduce new Tacit Golf airflow flags from Tacit Golf North making their debut at Formby GC.

They look fantastic and should help reduce strain on the pins during inclement weather.

Formby Golf Club vs Formby Artisans Golf Club

Great day on Saturday at Formby as the team took on Formby Artisans (FAGC).

A narrow victory for Formby followed by a beautiful lunch and drinks.

Pictured below Formby Golf Club Ltd Captain Paul Johnson and FAGC Vice Captain Colm Doyle.

Open Championship 2026 packages at Formby Golf Club

With the Open Championship coming to Royal Birkdale Golf Club in 2026, Formby Golf Club have created an exciting visitor package exclusively for July 2026.
With The Open only 4 miles away from Formby and a short ten minute train ride, our package includes 18 holes on our Championship course, a beautiful 2 course lunch in our upstairs restaurant overlooking our links and the opportunity to explore our historic clubhouse.
To register an initial interest and to view our July 2026 brochure please follow https://www.formbygolfclub.co.uk/birkdale-2026/visitors/

‘The Lost Holes’ – 1984

1984 saw the changes to the course due to coastal erosion, below is the old Par 3 9th hole running along the coast and an overview of the ‘lost holes’.
Disappointing at the time to lose them but in their place came three of the finest holes on the course today. #linksgolf #1884

Scratch Team victory in the Selwyn Lloyd Bowl

Congratulations to Formby’s scratch team on their victory in the Selwyn Lloyd at West Lancs GC.

With wins against Heswell GC, West Lancs, Wallasey Golf Club and S&A the team secured the trophy for the first time in 53 years for Formby!

Amazing win well done!!

 

Golf for Southport

Golf for Southport

The nation was truly shocked and saddened by the horrific events in Southport a few weeks ago.

Golf throughout the UK is coming together to raise funds for The Southport Stronger Together Appeal in memory of the 3 children whose lives were so tragically cut short by this truly unthinkable act and in support of all those affected.

When you think of Southport, you think of golf. Southport is synonymous with golf…

Each Golf Club in Southport is taking the lead on this initiative…. Hillside GC, Hesketh GC, Formby GC, Formby Ladies GC, Formby Hall Golf Resort, Royal Birkdale GC, Southport & Ainsdale GC, Southport Old Links & Southport Golf Links.

Golf Clubs in Southport invite you as UK golfers to be part of Golf for Southport

Golf for Southport is about uniting golf to send a positive message from golf to a devastated community with all the funds raised going onto make a positive difference to the lives of those families directly affected after such a horrific act and tragic circumstances.

You can bid on the 4 Balls that have been donated or simply donate whatever you can afford directly to this JustGiving Page, adding your own personal message, which would be truly appreciated by all the families involved and the wider community of Southport

Golf has and always will be a wonderful force for good…As golfers we stick together and we stand with Southport in memory of 3 little girls, all the families affected and the wider community

On behalf of Southport Golf…Our heartfelt thanks

For all details on golf clubs who are offering 4 balls for auction please click https://www.justgiving.com/page/golfforesouthport

Bids invited on a CLOSED/SILENT Auction

All bids must be submitted ASAP to [email protected] before 10 September.

A huge thank you from all at Formby to anyone who has contributed to this worthwhile fund and of course to anyone who bids on the 4 balls from some amazing clubs countrywide!

Southport Strong Together Appeal

We are proud to take the lead with Southport Golf Clubs and launch ‘Golf for Southport’ in support of The Southport Strong Together Appeal.

Please come together with us in memory of 3 little girls & in support of all the families affected

To donate, please follow the link below

Paul Kinnear wins Leeds Cup by 5 strokes

Member Paul Kinnear put on a masterclass to land the Leeds Cup after a string of near misses earlier this month. Paul lost in a play-off to Phil Archer in 2022 and was second behind Daniel Croft last year but he made no mistake in getting his name on the oldest trophy in professional golf.

The 30-year-old opened with a four-under 65 and followed it up with a 64 on a blustery and wet second round to win by five from Haydn McCullen, Garry Houston and Jamie Howarth.

Amazing golf, well played Paul!

Formby Golf Club Junior Open – Monday August 12th

Great weather and great conditions for Monday’s Formby Junior Open.

With a record number of entries, we saw a lowest gross of 72 and a lowest nett of 62 for the boys and lowest gross of 79 and lowest nett of 66 for the girls. Well played to everyone who took part!

Congratulations to the following winners –

Robin Porter Prize U15s: George Pendleton-Nash (Ormskirk Golf Club)

Williams Trophy Girls Best Nett: Maisie Scott, (Formby Ladies)

Best Nett overall: Jude Baldwin (Royal Birkdale)

Allan Roy Trophy Boys Best Nett: Josh Baldwin (Royal Birkdale)

Sands Driver Girls Best Gross: Imogen Hall (South Kyme)

Marsh Plate Boys Best Gross: Shinil Balakrishnan (Royal Liverpool Golf Club)

To view the full list of gross and net scores please click the links below:

(Gross Result) - Formby Junior Open - 12 August 2024(Net Result) - Formby Junior Open - 12 August 2024