Wallasey Golf Club
A historic gem on the Wirral coast
Located at the tip of the Wirral Peninsula, with stunning views of the River Mersey, Wallasey Golf Club is an iconic links course, combining rich history and coastal landscapes spectacular.
England
- Number of holes: 18
- Architect: Old Tom Morris
- Year: 1891
- Type: links
- PAR 72
- Slope 136
- Distance: 5943m
The journey & its history
Created in 1891 by Old Tom Morris, the course is known for its imposing dunes, its plateau greens and its elevated tees. It offers a stimulating challenge, measuring more than 5943m, often reinforced by the sea winds
Wallasey is also famous for having seen the birth of the Stableford points system, invented here by Dr Frank Stablefordin 1932. A real turning point in the history of the golf.
Heritage & Tradition
Over the years, renowned architects such as James Braid and Donald Steel have made modifications, making the course even more strategic and exciting.
The club has hosted the British Open qualifiers, notably in 1930, the year in which Bobby Jones qualified there before winning the Open at Royal Liverpool and achieving his legendary Grand Slam.
“An infinitely picturesque course,” wrote Bernard Darwin – a description that still holds true today.
