Club Welcome
Founded in 1885, Hesketh is Southport’s oldest golf club. Set among the Victorian villas of Churchtown, the course blends rich history with natural beauty, bordering a renowned nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest, home to diverse birdlife and wildlife.
Designed by George Lowe and James Braid, Hesketh has long been a stage for championship golf. It regularly serves as a Regional Qualifying venue for The Open and has hosted prestigious events including the Lancashire Amateur, British Senior Amateur, R&A Junior Open, and the Amateur Championship.
Hesketh’s history is deeply woven into the fabric of English golf. The English Golf Union was founded here, and legends like Henry Cotton have graced its fairways. The club is also home to the unique ‘Hitler Trophy’ from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, won by Hesketh’s own Arnold Bentley.
The club continues to produce top talent. Lee Slattery and Matthew Baldwin have both triumphed on the DP World Tour, following in the footsteps of past professionals Tony Coop and Brian Waites.
The course itself offers a fair yet demanding test. Half the holes weave through dunes, the rest run alongside the Ribble Estuary, with a dramatic closing stretch from the 14th to 18th framed by the clubhouse. Visiting golfers can enjoy open competitions and tailored packages for individuals and societies.
Club Welcome
Founded in 1885, Hesketh is Southport’s oldest golf club. Set among the Victorian villas of Churchtown, the course blends rich history with natural beauty, bordering a renowned nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest, home to diverse birdlife and wildlife.
Designed by George Lowe and James Braid, Hesketh has long been a stage for championship golf. It regularly serves as a Regional Qualifying venue for The Open and has hosted prestigious events including the Lancashire Amateur, British Senior Amateur, R&A Junior Open, and the Amateur Championship.
Hesketh’s history is deeply woven into the fabric of English golf. The English Golf Union was founded here, and legends like Henry Cotton have graced its fairways. The club is also home to the unique ‘Hitler Trophy’ from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, won by Hesketh’s own Arnold Bentley.
The club continues to produce top talent. Lee Slattery and Matthew Baldwin have both triumphed on the DP World Tour, following in the footsteps of past professionals Tony Coop and Brian Waites.
The course itself offers a fair yet demanding test. Half the holes weave through dunes, the rest run alongside the Ribble Estuary, with a dramatic closing stretch from the 14th to 18th framed by the clubhouse. Visiting golfers can enjoy open competitions and tailored packages for individuals and societies.
