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!

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!

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

From all at Formby Golf Club we would like to wish our members the very best of luck in their quest for the Open Championship 2024 being played at Royal Troon.

Tom Hughes, George Hanson and Kristian Taylor will all be attending regional qualifying at Hesketh Golf Club whilst Gareth Williams and Declan Illingsworth will be at Caldy Golf Club.

A great experience for all and we will be keeping a very keen eye on their progress.

Club member Tom Hughes, this weekend, followed up his amazing win at the Lancashire Men’s Amateur Championship with a victory in the ‘Lathom Eagle’ played at Ormskirk Golf Club.

With rounds of 70 and 66, Tom beat a strong field of 66 competitors by a margin of 3 shots.

Well played once more Tom!

Many congratulations to club Member Tom Hughes on winning the Lancashire Mens Amateur Championship held at St Annes Old Links last week.

With rounds of 70, 71, 72, 69, Tom won by an amazing margin of 6 shots over the best amateur golfers in the county.

An incredible achievement from a future superstar, a credit to the club!

The 75^th playing of the Formby Hare took place on Sunday 19^th May 2024.

The 36-hole scratch competition was won by defending Champion Greg Holmes with a 2-round total of 143, one under Par.  

The Formby Hare is partnered with the S&A Bowl, which is played the following day. Players entering both competitions compete for the Lancashire Links Trophy which is a 72-hole World Amateur Golf Ranking event.    

To view the results from the Formby Hare please click the link below:

Formby Hare Results – 19th May 2024

Congratulations to Royal Birkdale member Greg Holmes on his victory in today’s Formby Hare. Today’s win means reigning 2023 champion Greg has now won the event 3 times in the past 5 years. Amazing golf!

‘Thanks for a wonderful day out yesterday.

Incredible experience. One of the great days in golf that everyone who comes to the Liverpool area should experience.

Formby Ladies was an incredibly fun warm up for the true test at Formby later in the day. Conditioning was impeccable and the routing and variety of holes are sublime.

We were warmly welcomed by all the members and the staff was friendly and attentive.’