Stepping onto the first tee at St Annes Old Links feels like a handshake with golfing history. While the glitz of Blackpool’s skyline glints in the distance and the occasional roar of a light aircraft from the neighbouring airport cuts the air, the turf beneath your feet is pure, undisturbed linksland.
This is golf in its most honest form. There are no towering dunes to hide behind here, instead you are met with an expansive, silver-green landscape that demands respect from the off. The scent of salt spray is a constant reminder that the Irish Sea is just beyond the horizon, waiting to send a gust that can turn a gentle mid-iron into a battle for survival.
Who is this for?
The "purist" golfer who values strategic ball-striking over flashy aesthetics.
Who is it best for?
Competitive groups and low handicappers looking to test themselves on a true championship-standard layout.
