Best Golf Courses in Lancashire (2026)

The best golf courses in Lancashire (2026)

Lancashire lies in the North West of England. The Red Rose of Lancaster is the county flower of Lancashire, and a common symbol for the county. Liverpool and Manchester grew into its largest cities during the Industrial Revolution, with economies built around the docks and the cotton mills respectively.Read more

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Everything about the top golf courses in Lancashire

Lancashire offers quite some great and renowned golf courses, like Royal Birkdale, Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Formby and Hillside Golf Club. The best Lancashire golf courses - mostly links courses - can be found along the 'Lancashire Golf Coast' from Blackpool in the North to just above Liverpool. Visiting Lancashire for golf is a great idea and can easily be combined with a city trip to Blackpool, Liverpool or Manchester. If you are into walking and cycling as well, then Lancashire provides two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including the majestic Pendle Hill, the world renowned for the tale of the Pendle Witches. The Forest of Bowland (AONB) is a beautiful landscape of remote fells, riverside rambles, stunning wildlife, heritage and a number of traditional Lancashire villages. Manchester Airport is the main airport in the region.

How we rank the best 18-hole golf clubs in Lancashire

This ranking of the best 18-hole golf clubs in Lancashire is based on the overall score from verified golfer reviews and represents the total experience at a club. The ranking is calculated by aggregating scores across all categories, including course design, maintenance, hospitality, facilities, surroundings, and value for money. To be included in this list, a club must have a sufficient number of reviews to ensure a reliable and representative average.

How we rank the best golf courses in Lancashire (Course Only)

This ranking isolates the quality of the playing surface from the rest of the club's amenities in Lancashire. While our "Golf Club" rankings include factors like the clubhouse and hospitality, this "Course Only" list focuses exclusively on the architectural layout, hole variety, and turf conditions. It identifies the best-rated golf courses in Lancashire for players who prioritize the technical challenge and design of the course above all else.