Royal Lytham and St. Annes Golf Club

I played Royal Lytham this week, what a treat! Very tough off the tee, especially early in the round and late in the round. 4 holes really stick in your mind, 8,9,17 and of course 18. The course was in superb condition the greens had been overseeded but still rolled smooth and pretty fast. The bunkers are a real feature of this course as is the fashion with all Open Championship courses, steer clear of them and you will more than likely shoot a good score, find them and you will probably be putting N/R on your card! I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would recommend it to ALL golfers, it`s really nice to be able to walk in the footsteps of past legends of the game.

Played as a member's guest in early August 2006, a few days after the Ladies' Britsh Open. Course was running fast and hard, despite overnight rain. Greens the fastest I have ever played upon. Played off the red, competition tees, c 6630 yds,in a c 25mph North West-wind. Despite driving the ball well, found the approach shots to greens intimidating. This club gives one a warm welcome and provies help in any direction. Well worth a visit, especially using the Dormy House. A visit in a mild autumn must be well worthwhile. Severe test of short game and anyone out of form and over 10 handicap might be best advised to play short of greens when there are no bunkers present there and then chip to pin.

Played the course last May.What a welcome we received.A club official showed us around the clubhouse and invited us to use any of the fantastic facilities available.The course itself was superb , especially the back nine which is a good test of golf in any conditions.The numerous bunkers should be avoided if anything like a good score is to be achieved.In short,a great course with a great atmosphere.

Awesome. This course is up there with the best I've played in the UK. The closing holes are of the highest quality and the 18th makes for a fantastic finish to the round. Very friendly pro shop and office staff. A great test of golf and a truly memorable day to be had.

I was impressed by the warm welcome we received and the practice facilties were first class.
The course was in fantastic condition especially the greens which were the best I have ever experienced. The course is extremely difficult and very challenging especially in the wind. Try to stay clear of the bunkers (not easy) or they will wreck your scorecard. The back nine must be the most challenging in the world if the breeze is up and the sense of history you feel makes it an unforgetable experience.

Quite simply superb. The course was in excellent condition - the clubhouse was superb , the food was magnificent. Most important of all though you were made to feel welcome. Something that a lot of other courses charging massive green fees would do well to learn.

What a day. Pro Shop is superb. Richard was great. The course, what can I say. A wonderful cool November day. 30mph winds, great Sand traps. A wonderfull experience to play one of the most prestigious and influential clubs in English golf. The history of the club provides an atmosphere that only the truely great clubs posses with the course proving both a supreme test but a fair challenge, one of the worlds best links with a different challenge on every hole. A definate must play, I hope I make it back.Very Promising Course!
Long, wide fairways - but you still have to be careful and not just hit big. Greens are superb even when played in winter ( as I have just done )
Definitely the best new course in the county.
I found that the service was friendly, plenty of food choice and reasonably priced - and I was on a society, so I am suprised at other comments!
I'm planning on popping back soon, probably when my course is shut due to flooding
N Smith

A pleasure and honour to have played one of the finest golf courses of the world. A demanding test of golf, but with good golf management any golfer will enjoy the perfect course condition, layout, hospitallity and historic atmosphere of Royal Lytham and St. Annes Golf Club.

Royal Lytham surely has to be one of the finest courses anywhere.A combination of history,design,playability,toughness and character make this into a worthy open championship course.Admittely not for the faint hearted but you're guaranteed a warm Lancashire welcome from the members and staff.A must on any golfers list.