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History

Wallasey - 'Home of Stableford', has been described as 'The Diamond in the Dunes', not only for the superb location overlooking the Irish Sea, but also for a challenging course which has earned a special place in golf history. Founded in 1891, Wallasey was selected as a qualifying course for the 1930 Open at Hoylake. During that tournament, Wallasey member JAA Berrie painted a portrait of the winner, Bobby Jones, which still hangs in the clubhouse today. Jones liked the painting so much that he signed it and requested a copy to take back to the USA. That famous portrait now hangs in the Augusta Clubhouse.

Claim to Fame

Wallasey also boasts another claim to fame. It was here that Dr Frank Stableford first developed the stableford system of scoring, and the first game using these rules was played here in 1932. Set on undulating fairways and sand dunes, the links course is open to the elements, in particular the wind. The final four holes are among the toughest you'll find, in particular the 18th - a magnificent hole on which to finish the round.