Southport · Classic Links
Hesketh
5 minutes from the residence
The course
Founded in 1885, Hesketh is Southport's oldest golf club and a proper members' links tucked between the dunes and the town. Firm running fairways, mature pines and gorse make for an honest but friendly test, and the club has long played its part in Open Championship qualifying.
Notable championships
- Open Qualifying
- A long-serving Regional and Final Qualifying venue
Historic highlight
Established in 1885, Hesketh is the oldest of the Southport clubs and remains a warm-hearted qualifier's links.
- Location
- Southport
- Character
- Classic Links
- Drive time
- 5 minutes
- Par
- Par 71–72
- Length
- 5,900–6,610 yards
Championship pedigree
- Founded 1885 — Southport's oldest golf club
- Open Qualifying venue
- England Golf championship hosting