West Lancashire Golf Club

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In an expansive area of coastal sand dunes bounded by the sea and the Liverpool - Preston railway line, the West Lancashire gofl course provides further reinforcement for Lancashire's reputation as having the best concentration of links golf in England. As links courses go, West Lancashire is a gem. Many elevated tees give you clear views onto the sea, as well as providing a good reconnaissance of the holes ahead. The layout comprises two nine-hole loops played out-and-back from the clubhouse in a very natural setting; just the coastal walkway, a few seagulls and an occasional train to keep you company. The front nine plays closest to the sea and is bounded by some wonderful dunes. The back-nine initially tracks alongside the railway before it embarks on a tricky 4-hole loop starting at the 12th - these holes will determine if you eventually have a score to remember or forget. The 14th and 15th in particular are potential card-wreckers, especially on a first outing. Many of the greens are tightly surrounded by deep rough rather than deep-bunkering, so its often better to play short and run the ball up, than play long and risk the deep grass.