About the club
The Club was founded in 1902. From the outset it was designed as an 18 hole course. It has been altered and extended on many occasions. Its length has increased from 5115 yards in 1909 to 5889 yards in 1957 and 6556 yards as it was up to 2006, to the new course at 6837 yards today.
Several well known golf architects have given the club the benefit of their expertise notably Jack Morris, the nephew of Old Tom Morris of St. Andrews, who designed the original lay-out, Harry Vardon, Frank Pennink and Donald Steel. In 1948, the Club purchased the land on which the course lay, together with 2 agricultural fields within the boundaries of the course. When these were no longer needed for farming they were incorporated into the course - firstly the present 10th (was 14th) in 1958 and secondly the present 13th (was 12th) and 14th (was 13th) holes in 1977.
In 2005, the members of the Club voted to incorporate into the course further land purchased in 2000. Once again, Donald Steel and Partners were the architects. Work began in 2006 and the 'new' course was opened on 7th July 2007.
The Club's first club house, a substantial two storey building was erected in 1904 but sadly only survived until 1924 when it was destroyed by fire. A new club house designed by the distinguished Liverpool Architect Herbert J Rowse who later designed India Buildings, Martins Bank Building The Philharmonic Hall and Woodchurch Estate was completed in 1926 on the site it occupies today with commanding views over the course, the Dee Estuary and North Wales.
The clubhouse also has been altered many times and was substantially extended in 1963. At the same meeting in 2005 at which the members voted to alter the course they also voted in favour of substantial improvements to the clubhouse, which are now complete.
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Golfer reviews
“We had the privilege of playing this fantastic course in early May. Once again it was in great condition. The weather was superb and the views stunning. From the moment we arrived to when we departed we were treated with the utmost courtesy and friendliness. Rachel in the pro-shop and all the members are a credit to this great club. Already looking forward to our next visit in 2027. Thank you all so much. Mike & Isle of Man golf society.”
“Aside from being a premier golf club, this is a beautiful place to play golf and very welcoming to spend time at. Wonderful views, sceneries and landscapes all around every hole, and some excellent and challenging golf to be had. The course is just superb and has been in wonderful condition over the peak season 2025, and will be better again in 2026. First class facilities away from the course with a high quality clubhouse and excellent customer service all around from the clubhouse to the pro shop. Come and give it a try and you won’t be disappointed.”
“I have been a member since 2017 and can honestly say the Heswall Golf Club members, Pro-shop, Green Keeping and Clubhouse staff have created a club unlike others I have been a member of. So welcoming, knowledgeable and always with a smile - long may it be a great course to play and a club to be part of.”