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Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, United Kingdom
18 Holes · Par 70 · GBP 280–400 · Links
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About Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
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Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club is a par 70 links in Lancashire, on the Fylde coast. George Lowe laid out the original course, and Harry Colt redesigned it later. The round opens with a par 3, and the course has more than 160 bunkers.
- Lytham has staged 11 Open Championships, from Bobby Jones in 1926 to Ernie Els in 2012.
- Seve Ballesteros won the Open here twice, in 1979 and 1988.
- Besides the Open, the club has hosted two Ryder Cups and the Women's British Open.
- The Open has been awarded to Royal Lytham again for 2028, the first time since 2012.
History of Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
The club was founded in 1886 and has played on its present course since 1897. King George V granted the Royal title in 1926, the same year the club staged its first Open Championship, won by Bobby Jones.
Signature holes at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
The 1st is a par 3, and the closing holes are tough par 4s lined with bunkers beneath the clubhouse. The 17th is the hole tied to Bobby Jones, who played a recovery shot from sand there in the 1926 Open.
When to play Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
Green fees are highest from April to September and lower in March and October. Breezes from the sea affect play here, so the wind is worth planning for whichever month you choose.
Playing Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club: tips
Book through the club's online visitor portal. The club advises a handicap of no more than 21 for men and 30 for ladies, so check yours before you reserve a time.
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Visit Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
Links Gate, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire FY8 3LQ
Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, United Kingdom
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— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
How much does a round cost?
In 2026 Monday to Friday visitor fees ran from 280 to 400 pounds depending on the season. England Golf members had a separate rate of 800 pounds per tee time.
Is Royal Lytham beside the sea?
The course sits behind houses and the railway line, though breezes from the sea still affect play.
Can I stay at the club?
Yes. The club's Dormy House has rooms on site, so visiting golfers can stay beside the course.