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London area courses:
SUNNINGDALE GC (par 72 - 6,533 yards) - Ranked #40 in the
world by Golf Magazine. The most famous round was Bobby
Jones’ in 1926: 33 putts and 33 other shots. WWG Grade: A
WENTWORTH GC (par 74 - 6,997 yards) - Ranked #66 in the
world by Golf Magazine. Arnold Palmer has rated the 17th, a
555 yard par five the best long hole in Britain. WWG Grade:
A-
ROYAL ST. GEORGES GC (6857 yards - par 70) - The first
course to host the British Open outside of Scotland,
producing the first victory by an English professional. WWG
Grade: A+
The Belfry - 4 time
Ryder Cup Site:
THE BELFRY (Brabazon Course 6975 yards - par 73) The Ryder
Cup matches have been played here in 1985, 1989, 1993 and
2002. WWG Grade A- (located in "The Midlands", near
Birmingham)
Southport area courses:
ROYAL LYTHAM & ST. ANNES GC (par 71 - 6,637 yards) - Founded
in 1886, ranked # 49 in the world by Golf Magazine. It was
here in 1926 where Bobby Jones won the first of this three
Opens in Britain. WWG Grade: A
ROYAL BIRKDALE GC (6940 yards - par 70) In the last 30
years, no club has hosted more major events, with the last
being the 1998 British Open won by Mark O’Meara. A classic
links, ranked #29 in the world. WWG Grade: A
SOUTHPORT & AINSDALE GC (6612 yards - par 72) Located
outside of Southport, this course is used as a British Open
qualifying course. The course layout was planned by James
Braid in 1923. WWG Grade: A-
ROYAL LIVERPOOL GC (7110 yards - par 72) The western
Liverpool suburb of Hoylake is were this historic golf
course is located. In 1930 Bobby Jones won the British Open
here, the second leg of his Grand Slam. WWG Grade: A
FORMBY GC (6695 yards - par 72) Located in the North West
part of England. In 1957 the Royal and Ancient Golf Club
chose it for the British Amateur, an honor they have since
bestowed a couple more times, the last winner being
Jose-Maria Olazabal. WWG Grade: A-
HILLSIDE GC (6518 yards - par 71) – A very nice seaside
links that is annual home to Birtish Open qualifying.
Because it’s located so close to Birkdale, it’s often
overshadowed by it’s more famous neighbor. WWG Grade: B+
ROYAL LYTHAM & ST. ANNES GC (par 71 - 6,637 yards) - Founded
in 1886, ranked # 49 in the world by Golf Magazine. It was
here in 1926 where Bobby Jones won the first of this three
Opens in Britain. WWG Grade: A ROYAL BIRKDALE GC (6940 yards
- par 70) In the last 30 years, no club has hosted more
major events, with the last being the 1998 British Open won
by Mark O’Meara. A classic links, ranked #29 in the world.
WWG Grade: A
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