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The West Lancashire Golf Club is one of the most natural and testing links courses in the British Isles. Host Final Qualifying for The Open from 2023-26.

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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Final qualifying in full swing! Round 2 is underway and it’s all very tight at the top of the leaderboard! #theopen #theopenqualifying
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Great to welcome past @RandA @TheOpen and @PGAChampionship Champion @collin_morikawa to @WestLancsGC today as he prepares for the @TheOpen next week @RLGCHoylake . Hope you enjoyed our links today Collin. Very best wishes from us all @WestLancsGC ahead of next week.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Great to welcome the @englandcricket team @WestLancsGC today ahead of their #Ashes2023 encounter with @CricketAus at home of @LancsCCC , Old Trafford. Hope you enjoyed our links and best wishes for next week and the remainder of the series 🏏🏌️‍♂️⛳️
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
It is our starter Ray’s 80th birthday today. Let’s all lift his spirits whilst at home, we all need a bit of this at the moment. Happy Birthday Ray, see you back on the 1st tee soon 🎂 #StaySafeStayHome
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Happy Birthday to Ray our starter, 83 years young today. Rays been through a tough time lately but we all look forward to seeing him back on the 1st tee soon. Get well soon Ray 👍
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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One of the biggest changes we’ve made this year is the improvement to our practice area. We’ve added sleeper lining and extended it and under the guidance of @westlancsgreens , our green staff have some a wonderful job of improving this area for our members and guests.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Fascinating insight into the work that Stuart Hogg our Course Manager and his team get through on a daily basis.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
Happy Birthday to our starter Ray - 82 years young today.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
Congratulations to Jack Brooks on winning the @NorthernOOM Crosby Challenge Plate today with a total score of level par 144. A fantastic score in tough cold windy conditions today from the Black tees.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
Absolutely delighted with the recent @GolfWorld1 Top 100 rankings. Up 19 places to number 28. Fantastic work from the whole team @westlancsgreens to get us climbing the rankings. Can we break the top 20 for our 150th anniversary in 2023 ⛳️
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Qualified ✅ Congratulations to Matt Wallace, Matthew Jordan, Kyle Barker, Alex Fitzpatrick & Tiger Christensen for securing their place at the 151st Open! Stellar golf all round ahead of the Claret Jug’s return to @rlgchoylake @therandagolf @theopen
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@WestLancsGC
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
3 years
Regional Qualifying number 2 today. Absolutely stunning morning here.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
The weather has finally brightened up for Final Qualifying Practice. Here’s @Graeme_McDowell starting his practice for @TheOpen Final Qualifying tomorrow.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
On behalf of the team at West Lancs, we wish you a happy new year!
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
A little video of our club taken just a couple of weeks ago when we re-opened. Thanks to Liam @Golf_Mates_ for the footage, great video 👍 The countdown is on until we host The @RandA Women’s Amateur from 24th -29th August. #1873 #linksgolf
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
Some fantastic feedback received so far on our new clubhouse refurbishment, what do you think of the new setup?
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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A real test of golf, the four holes 'round the woods'. Get through these level your handicap and you're doing well.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Official practice day tomorrow for the @TheOpen Regional Qualifying. First golfers off at 07:30. Spectators welcome tomorrow and Monday, entry is free of charge.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Quintessential links terrain. There is no substitute.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
3 years
All @WestLancsGC are very privileged to be part of The 149th Open.
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The Open
3 years
A revised format will be used in Regional and Final Qualifying for The 149th Open at Royal St George's, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Regional and Final Qualifying will now be played at @nottsgolfclub , @Princesgolfclub , @StAnnesOldLinks and @WestLancsGC
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Dunes, sand and water: a potent mix.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
Such a lovely morning on the links today.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
Links golf at its best. #linksgolf #1873
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
Following on from announcing the @RoseLadiesGolf series yesterday, we are delighted to announce we will be hosting @randa Final Qualifying for @TheOpen from 2023 to 2026. Full details can be found here -
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
3 years
Nice to have @TheOpen Claret Jug on site.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
5 years
A couple of Deer enjoying the new 2nd tee this Easter weekend.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
27 days
Finishing tied for first with a score of -6 with Sam Horsfield, local amateur Matthew Dodd-Berry from @RLGCHoylake reflects on a great day at West Lancs as he looks forward to @RoyalTroonGC later this month.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
Great to host recent winner of @PGATOUR @JohnDeere Classic @seppstraka along with fellow @PGATOUR professionals Chris Kirk and Brendan Todd. Hope you enjoyed @WestLancsGC and very best wishes to you all ahead playing in @RandA @TheOpen @RLGCHoylake next week.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
Delighted to announce we will host the 2020 Women’s Amateur Championship.
@RandA
The R&A
4 years
Here's an update on our 2020 Amateur Championships schedule, including new dates for the 41st @CurtisCup in September 2021 👉
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@WestLancsGC
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Founded in 1873 by seven members of Royal Liverpool Golf Club anxious to expand the 'Scottish national game', the West Lancashire Golf Club is the oldest in the county of Lancashire and one of the earliest golf clubs in England.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
One of the many great characters, Ray Leary has been the starter here for over 17 years
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
Spectators soaking up the action at last week's Final Qualifying.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
3 years
The countdown continues until we’re back out enjoying golf on the links and a drink on the balcony!
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
A stunning evening for 9 holes. Course is in great shape. #1873
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
6 years
Delighted to announce ourselves and @RoyalBirkdale_ will be hosting the R&A Amateur Championship 2020. Will we see the next @ManasseroMatteo burning the course up?
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
All set for the Semi-Finals to begin.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
No competitions today, just some stunning aerial photography of our fantastic links. #1873 #linksgolf
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
Great to hear Colin Montgomerie @montgomeriefdn talk about our ‘bloody good golf course’ whilst out practicing in Marrakech. Be great to see you back here, maybe to watch the @RandA 125th Amateur Championship in June? #linksgolf
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
We're thrilled to be playing our part when @TheOpen returns to @RLGCHoylake this July. Final Qualifying will be held here on 4th July & golfers wanting to play in Regional and Final Qualifying can view the entry criteria & submit an entry form via The Open website.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
5 years
Our fantastic new flyovers have been launched today. Do you recognise the voice? Hole 1 - Beacon.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
3 years
First tee shot of @TheOpen qualifying here at West Lancashire. You can keep up to date with live scoring with the link below
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
8 months
No matter the weather or temperature, our brilliant greenkeeping team continue to work tirelessly to keep the course in superb condition. On sandy links turf, West Lancs drains exceptionally well and is perfect for winter golf.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
Great to see @TommyFleetwood1 (and yourself Ian obviously) out there today 👍 #linksgolf
@FinoEFC
ian finnis
4 years
No wonder we love @theopen Just gusting to 43mph today @westlancsgc greens are pure ! #lowball 💨💨
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
And we’re off! West Lancashire member Hollie Muse opens the 117th @RandA Women’s Amateur Championship.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
Our winner by 1! Well played @mattsjwallace . See you at Hoylake! @RandA @TheOpen @RLGCHoylake
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
This year we celebrate 150 years of The West Lancashire Golf Club - things are looking pretty special for the next 150 years as well....
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
3 years
Always an intimidating tee shot.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
6 years
The course and weather is looking absolutely stunning for our Pairs Open today. Is there any better place to be on earth on a day like today? #linksgolf #summerishereatlast
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
5 years
Attending the @british_masters in May this year? Why not play ‘The Truest links on England’s Golf Coast’ and book a game @WestLancsGC . Just 26 minute drive from Hillside GC. #linksgolf #1873
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
3 years
A stiff breeze welcomes the members back this morning. Full credit to Stuart @westlancsgreens and the team, the course looks magnificent from the balcony. They have the course to themselves for another 10 minutes before play begins.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Absolutely disgusting vandalism of our 4th green last night. Looks like 2 motorbikes have ripped the green to bits. http://t.co/gHVyKzJ0g3
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
A view from high! Our stunning links, laid out alongside the Crosby beach, in glorious sunshine. #golf #golfing #golfer #golfcourse #golfcourses #linksgolf #westlancs #westlancsgolf #golfcoursephotos #golfphotography
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
After making @westlancsgreens move the gator for the perfect picture he still ended up in the next take! What a difference 24 hours makes! The course looks stunning this evening. Match play of the @RandA Women’s Amateur starts tomorrow after a cut of +6 today.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
6 years
A scary view from the golf course this afternoon with the wind blowing the fire in our direction. A huge thank you to the fire brigade who attended and put the fire out before it caused too much damage and reached the golf course.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
A stunning shot from above shows just how fantastic this piece of land is for golf
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
6 years
Set up nearly complete for @TheOpen Regional Qualifying. @westlancsgreens Fairway mowers still working hard on the 10th. Not a breath of wind here this morning.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
Looking forward to welcoming our members back to the links next week!
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
An incredible @theopen draws to a close. Congratulations to @therandagolf @rlgchoylake Congratulations to Brian Harman on the win and to @alex_fitz9 and @matty_jordan7 on such great performances after qualifying at West Lancs. A tremendous showcase of England’s Golf Coast!
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Thank you to all of those who came out to support Final Qualifying yesterday. A fantastic atmosphere from start to finish. @TheOpen
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
All set for the @RandA Women’s Amateur starting tomorrow. Practice day tomorrow followed by the two strokeplay qualifying rounds. Good luck to all players. #linksgolf #1873 #womensamateur
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
The countdown is on! Just 3 months to go now until we welcome golfers to Final Qualifying here at The West Lancashire Golf Club
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
A look down the eighteenth and ninth holes, returning you to the clubhouse for a cold, post-round drink to celebrate… or drown your sorrows!
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
3 months
Our undulating linksland.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
A slightly different view of the course with Liverpool City Centre in the background. #1873 #linksgolf #Liverpool #aerialphotography
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
Field for final qualifying 👇
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
6 years
A wonderful view from our balcony of Queen Victoria leaving Liverpool this evening. #linksgolf
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
Bowl - our opening Par 3. 154 yards downhill; what club are you taking?
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
The end of March sees us pick up an extra hour of daylight - who's looking forward to some twilight golf on the links?
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
Just 1 day left until Open qualifying! The world's top golfers will gather at West Lancs, vying for a spot in the prestigious Open at Royal Liverpool. Will you be there to witness the excitement?
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
The unmistakeable contours around the 14th green...
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
6 years
Course is looking excellent this evening. Just 3 days until the start of the @Lancashiregolf Amateur Championship. #linksgolf #firmandfast
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
Golf in the sun ☀️ Thank you to everyone who attended Final Qualifying @WestLancsGC and to all of those who made it such an exceptional day. @RandA @TheOpen @WestLancsPro @westlancsgreens #westlancs #westlancsgolfclub #englandsgolfcoast #golf
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
Three days to go! Not long to go before the Final Qualifying for @TheOpen at @RLGCHoylake Final Qualifying is on Tuesday the 4th of July at the West Lancashire Golf Club. Entrance is free and visitors are encouraged. The draw for the event below
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
Thrilled to have moved up another 4 places to 77th in the latest GB&I rankings by @GolfMonthly - testament to the hard work by our wonderful team! 🙏
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
'Pure' is a word regularly used to describe the course here - it really is hard to disagree!
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
A welcome rise up the rankings in the latest @GolfWorld1 GB&I Top 100 list.
@EngGolfCoast
Englands Golf Coast
4 years
Great to have 7 England’s Golf Coast courses ranked in the @GolfWorld1 GB&I Top 100 Courses 2020.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Our team have build a fantastic new driving range over the off season and all their hard work has paid dividends. Stuart and his greens team have transformed the area into a facility we can all be proud of. @westlancsgreens
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
6 years
Hole 13 looking magnificent today. #linksgolf
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
Congratulations to @GavinAbsonGolf Joe Walsh, Ian Kearney and James Tottey for winning the Crosby Beacon today. A fantastic team score of 222 (+6). We last won the event in 2012. Thanks to all the clubs who entered and we look forward to hosting you again in 2023!
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
Congratulations to @LaurenHorsford - winner of the season opener @RoseLadiesGolf . A fantastic score of +2 and won the 2nd play off hole.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
10 years
More progress pictures from our green keepers working their magic on the vandalism. Stunning work from the team. http://t.co/Tg8jrgeEpf
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
Congratulations to Jim Payne of @SandAGolfClub winning the Professional Prize and @Hillside_GC for winning the Team Prize at our Crosby Beacon Tournament today. 3 teams on the winning score of 221 (best 3 from 4). True links conditions today.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
3 years
Who will make it to Final Qualifying on Tuesday? The course looks absolutely magnificent again thanks to @westlancsgreens . Stunning team effort up to now.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Hole 3 - Bowl. Picture perfect.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
5 years
Final pieces to the jigsaw out in place today ready to welcome everybody for Regional Qualifying on Monday. Course in fantastic condition. Menu looks 👌 if you are staying for something to eat. How could you not want to enjoy our balcony with that view?
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
11 months
Today is #ThankAGreenkeeper Day! We would like to say an enormous thank you to Stuart Hogg and our wonderful greenkeeping team who have worked tirelessly to present our course this year. We are very lucky to have such a great team! @westlancsgreens 👏
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
The countdown is on! 2 months today the best golfers in the world will be playing the opening round of the 151st Open @rlgchoylake With Final Qualifying here as well, we can't wait to show the world just how great links golf is in the North West of England.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
Proud to be in the ‘Top rated Courses of 2020’ on @golfshake . Thank you to everyone who has played throughout 2020, we hope you enjoyed your visit and look forward to welcoming you again in 2021 and beyond.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
Nestled between the train line and the coast, this piece of land has everything quality links golf needs..
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
3 years
The course is looking stunning this morning! Not long before RQ and FQ for @RandA @TheOpen
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 months
Meet Sarah our Halfway House Manager. Always putting a smile on the face of those who come through, regardless of how well their round is going! Sarah is on her own golfing journey too, so be sure to ask her about it when you pop in for a sausage roll and a drink!
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
The humps and hollows surrounding the narrow approach here on Alt, our challenging 4th hole
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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The testing tee shot and the par 3, 12th hole. Club selection and distance control is crucial.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
2 years
Bunker or swale - no easy miss here on the third hole. A par 3 to really challenge your short game if you miss the green.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
Can you name the hole that this bunkerless green site belongs to?
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
4 years
A lovely morning here today on the links. Course is looking stunning thanks to the @westlancsgreens team. #1873 #linksgolf
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
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Best wishes to our fellow qualifying courses @StAnnesOldLinks @Hollinwell @Princesgolfclub for the start of @RandA @TheOpen Regional Qualifying today. Months of preparation both in the office and on the course, and the golf can finally begin!
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
5 years
Just a few days to go before @randa Regional Qualifying for The Open. Players, we wish you the best of luck, we've booked the good weather for you. Spectators, we are afraid the car park is reserved for players and volunteers only and so please find a safe place to park near by.
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
3 years
Our Club Professional @GavinAbsonGolf has started his round in RQ. Started with a solid drive down the middle. Good luck Gavin!
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@WestLancsGC
West Lancs Golf Club
1 year
2023 is our 150th anniversary here at The West Lancashire Golf Club. As part of our celebrations we're delivering several improvement projects both on & off the course - it's going to be a great year & an exciting time for everyone involved!
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