Wirral · Classic Links
Wallasey
60 minutes from the residence
The course
A rugged traditional links overlooking Liverpool Bay, Wallasey was originally laid out by Old Tom Morris and later influenced by James Braid. Its championship record is accompanied by a unique contribution to everyday golf: this is the club where Dr Frank Stableford developed the scoring system that now bears his name.
Notable championships
- Open qualifying
- 1930 · 1936 · 1956, four occasions in total
- Open heritage
- Bobby Jones qualified here in 1930 before winning The Open at neighbouring Royal Liverpool, part of his historic Grand Slam season
Historic highlight
On 16 May 1932, the world's first Stableford competition was played at Wallasey.
- Location
- Wirral
- Character
- Classic Links
- Drive time
- 60 minutes
- Par
- Par 69–74
- Length
- approx. 4,935–6,680 yards
Championship pedigree
- 4× Open Championship qualifying venue
- England Golf Championship venue
- Major national amateur events