Golf courses near Blackpool
We list 24 golf courses within 25 km of Blackpool, including 17 with 18 holes, 4 with 9 holes. 100% have a website listed.
Of the golf courses near Blackpool with a known hole count, 17 have 18 holes and 4 have 9. All 24 venues within 25 km are golf courses, and 10 of them lie within 10 km of the centre. Stanley Park Golf Course, near Staining, is the nearest at 2.2 km.
Lancashire holds 14 of the venues, Sefton 6 and Blackpool 4. Around Southport there are 6 courses, more than near any other place, and Lytham St Annes and Staining have 3 each. Eight courses are recorded as links; club sites describe eight as links and five as parkland.
Hesketh Golf Club near Southport dates itself to 1885, the earliest year stated. Designers named by clubs include Harry Colt and James Braid. St Annes Old Links has the longest length given, 6,907 yards.
At a glance
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 17 | 71% |
| 9 holes | 4 | 17% |
| Holes not recorded | 3 | 12% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Links | 8 |
| Parkland | 5 |
As described on the club website, for 13 of the 24 courses.
Distance from the centre of Blackpool
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 14 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Sefton | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Blackpool | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Annes Old Links | 18 | 72 | 1901 | 5.8 km |
| Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 8.5 km | |
| Fairhaven Golf Club | 9.0 km | |||
| Fleetwood Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 11 km | |
| Hesketh Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1885 | 18 km |
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 22 km | |
| Hillside Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 23 km | |
| Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club | 1906 | 24 km |
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 13
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Park Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 1925 | 2.2 km |
| Heron's Reach Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 3.1 km | |
| Staining Lodge Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 5.1 km | |
| Poulton le Fylde Golf Club | 9 | 35 | 5.8 km | |
| Lytham Green Drive Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 1913 | 9.9 km |
| Southport Municipal Golf Course | 18 | 1912 | 18 km | |
| Ashton & Lea Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 19 km | |
| Southport Old Links Golf Club | 9 | 36 | 20 km | |
| Myerscough College Golf Complex | 9 | 20 km | ||
| Southport Golf Academy | 9 | 27 | 21 km |
Nearest first. Visitors welcome as stated on the club website: check tee times and dress code with the club.
Oldest clubs
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesketh Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1885 | 18 km |
| Preston Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1892 | 24 km |
| St Annes Old Links | 18 | 72 | 1901 | 5.8 km |
| Blackpool North Shore Golf Course | 18 | 1904 | 2.8 km | |
| Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club | 1906 | 24 km | ||
| Southport Municipal Golf Course | 18 | 1912 | 18 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 8 of the 24 courses.
The 24 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Park Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 2.2 km |
| Blackpool North Shore Golf Course | 18 | 2.8 km | |
| Heron's Reach Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 3.1 km |
| Tee Time Golf Centre | 5.0 km | ||
| Staining Lodge Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 5.1 km |
| St Annes Old Links | 18 | 72 | 5.8 km |
| Poulton le Fylde Golf Club | 9 | 35 | 5.8 km |
| Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 8.5 km |
| Fairhaven Golf Club | 9.0 km | ||
| Lytham Green Drive Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 9.9 km |
| Fleetwood Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 11 km |
| Knott End Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 12 km |
| Hesketh Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 18 km |
| Southport Municipal Golf Course | 18 | 18 km | |
| Ashton & Lea Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 19 km |
| Southport Old Links Golf Club | 9 | 36 | 20 km |
| Garstang Golf Course | 18 | 68 | 20 km |
| Myerscough College Golf Complex | 9 | 20 km | |
| Southport Golf Academy | 9 | 27 | 21 km |
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 22 km |
| Penwortham Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 22 km |
| Hillside Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 23 km |
| Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club | 24 km | ||
| Preston Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 24 km |
Blank cells: not recorded in the source data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre.
Frequently asked questions
- How many golf courses are there near Blackpool?
- 24 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Blackpool. 10 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Blackpool?
- Stanley Park Golf Course, about 2.2 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Blackpool?
- Yes: 8 courses are recorded as links, including St Annes Old Links, Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Course and Fairhaven Golf Club.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Blackpool?
- 13 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Stanley Park Golf Course, Heron's Reach Golf Course and Staining Lodge Golf Course. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Blackpool?
- Among the 8 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Hesketh Golf Club dates back to 1885, followed by Preston Golf Club (1892).
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