Golf courses near Southport
We list 30 golf courses within 25 km of Southport, including 23 with 18 holes, 4 with 9 holes. 100% have a website listed.
Six of the courses around Southport are tagged with Southport itself in the map data, while Lytham St Annes and Staining account for three each and Charnock Richard and Formby for two each. The remaining courses are spread across other places.
Lancashire and Sefton are the largest council areas on the list, with Blackpool, Knowsley and Wigan also appearing. Southport Municipal Golf Course is the closest at 1.7 km, and Hesketh Golf Club (Southport) is 2.3 km out.
Nine courses are recorded as links. Among the 16 venues whose club sites describe the course type, eight say links and eight say parkland.
At a glance
Figures after the first one cover the 30 nearest courses shown on this page.
Courses by number of holes
| Holes | Courses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes | 23 | 77% |
| 9 holes | 4 | 13% |
| Holes not recorded | 3 | 10% |
Venues with several courses are counted once, with their total number of holes.
Type of course
| Setting | Courses |
|---|---|
| Links | 8 |
| Parkland | 8 |
As described on the club website, for 16 of the 30 courses.
Distance from the centre of Southport
By county or area
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| County or area | Courses | 18 holes | 9 holes | Links | Visitors welcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 14 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
| Sefton | 11 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Blackpool | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Knowsley | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wigan | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Visitors welcome: as stated on the club website; not recorded for the other courses.
Links courses: 8 of 9
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesketh Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 1885 | 2.3 km |
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 3.6 km | |
| Hillside Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 4.3 km | |
| Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club | 1906 | 5.2 km | ||
| Formby Ladies Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 10 km | |
| Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 11 km | |
| Fairhaven Golf Club | 11 km | |||
| St Annes Old Links | 18 | 72 | 1901 | 13 km |
Courses that welcome visitors: 10 of 16
| Course | Holes | Par | Founded | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southport Municipal Golf Course | 18 | 1912 | 1.7 km | |
| Southport Old Links Golf Club | 9 | 36 | 3.1 km | |
| Hillside Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 4.3 km | |
| Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club | 1906 | 5.2 km | ||
| Southport Golf Academy | 9 | 27 | 7.4 km | |
| Lytham Green Drive Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 1913 | 12 km |
| Ormskirk Golf Club | 70 | 1899 | 14 km | |
| Mossock Hall Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 1996 | 16 km |
| The West Lancashire Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 16 km | |
| Staining Lodge Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 18 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 | 2.3 km |
| Ormskirk Golf Club | 70 | 1899 | 14 km | |
| St Annes Old Links | 18 | 72 | 1901 | 13 km |
| Blackpool North Shore Golf Course | 18 | 1904 | 22 km | |
| Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club | 1906 | 5.2 km | ||
| Southport Municipal Golf Course | 18 | 1912 | 1.7 km |
Founding year as given on the club website, known for 12 of the 30 courses.
Course designers
Architects named on club websites, with the number of courses listed here that credit them: James Braid (2).
The 30 nearest courses
| Course | Holes | Par | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southport Municipal Golf Course | 18 | 1.7 km | |
| Hesketh Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 2.3 km |
| Southport Old Links Golf Club | 9 | 36 | 3.1 km |
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 3.6 km |
| Hillside Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 4.3 km |
| Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club | 5.2 km | ||
| Southport Golf Academy | 9 | 27 | 7.4 km |
| Formby Hall Golf Course | 18 | 8.0 km | |
| Hurlston Hall Golf Club | 18 | 8.9 km | |
| Formby Ladies Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 10.0 km |
| Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 11 km |
| Fairhaven Golf Club | 11 km | ||
| Lytham Green Drive Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 12 km |
| St Annes Old Links | 18 | 72 | 13 km |
| Ormskirk Golf Club | 70 | 14 km | |
| Mossock Hall Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 16 km |
| The West Lancashire Golf Club | 18 | 72 | 16 km |
| Staining Lodge Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 18 km |
| Heron's Reach Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 19 km |
| Bootle Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 19 km |
| Stanley Park Golf Course | 18 | 70 | 19 km |
| Aintree Golf Course | 9 | 35 | 20 km |
| Liverpool Municipal North Golf Course | 18 | 72 | 20 km |
| Ashton & Lea Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 20 km |
| Charnock Richard Golf Club | 18 | 21 km | |
| Penwortham Golf Course | 18 | 69 | 21 km |
| Blackpool North Shore Golf Course | 18 | 22 km | |
| Gathurst Golf Club | 18 | 70 | 22 km |
| Dean Wood Golf Club | 18 | 71 | 22 km |
| Yarrow Valley Golf Course | 9 | 23 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 Southport?
- 40 golf courses are listed within 25 km of the centre of Southport; this page shows the 30 nearest. 9 courses are within 10 km.
- What is the nearest golf course to Southport?
- Southport Municipal Golf Course, about 1.7 km from the town centre in a straight line (18-hole golf course).
- Are there links golf courses within 25 km of Southport?
- Yes: 9 courses are recorded as links, including Hesketh Golf Club, Royal Birkdale Golf Club and Hillside Golf Club.
- Which golf courses welcome visitors near Southport?
- 16 courses say on their website that visitors are welcome, for example Southport Municipal Golf Course, Southport Old Links Golf Club and Hillside Golf Club. For the others this is not recorded: check with the club before you go.
- What is the oldest golf club near Southport?
- Among the 12 courses whose club website gives a founding year, Hesketh Golf Club dates back to 1885, followed by Ormskirk Golf Club (1899).
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