Fairhaven Golf Club

Fairhaven Golf Course

Oakwood Avenue, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire, FY8 4JU

Highly Commended - Golf World Top 100 UK Golf Courses 2008

Listed by Golf World in 'The Best 10 'Open Championship' Qualifying Courses', and 'Great Britain & Irelands Best 10 Opening Holes'. Peter Alliss also describes Fairhaven as "a real hidden gem".

This links / parkland style course is consistently maintained and presented to the highest standard. The design and layout present a fair challenge to golfers of all abilities, especially when considering the 'risk & reward' course management elements of the game in negotiating the 118 links bunkers. Its sandy sub-soil means that perfect playing conditions can be enjoyed throughout the year.

The Club was inaugurated in 1895 at Fairhaven, but was relocated in 1924 to its present site. The course's original features were designed by James Braid. It was lengthened and updated in the 1960's by Dave Thomas and Peter Allis, and more recently new features, such as challenging 'traditional links' fairway bunkers designed by Donald Steel, have further enhanced the course. At 6883 yards long and with a par of 74, comprising of 6 par 5's, 4 par 3's and 8 par 4 holes, it provides golfers of all abilities with various challenges, and the opportunity, with the right positional shot, to score well.

The Club now hosts one of the 'Open Championship' Final Qualifying Competitions, when the 'Open Championship' is played at neighbouring Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club. The Professionals' course record of 64, was achieved by Justin Leonard in 1996, while he was playing in and leading the final qualifying rounds. He later went on to win the 'Open Championship'. The Club has been privileged to host many other prestigious events, including in 1995, the Club's Centenary year, an amateur International match between England and Spain, which featured a very promising young man by the name of Sergio Garcia.

Fairhaven fully lives up to its designation as a Championship course, which is enjoyed by all who play it. The Club is supported by an excellent Professional's shop, traditional clubhouse and bars and offers visitors a variety of catering options. All visiting parties are welcomed on arrival, ensuring they get the most out of their day and leave feeling they have enjoyed a very special golfing experience.

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