Regardless of your ability – if you’re an inconsistent slasher like me – or a budding Tiger Woods, golf is for everyone. And it’s a great way to keep fit in the fresh air.
Here are nine of the best-rated courses in Lancashire according to Google reviews.
13. Leyland Golf Club, Wigan Road, Leyland
Leyland Golf Club is an 18 hole parkland course, 6298 yards long, par 70. It possesses a large practice area available to members and visitors. It rates as 4.5/5 on Google. Call the club on 01772 436457. | google
14. Royal Lytham St Annes
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club is one of the premier links courses in the World, host to eleven Open Championships, two Ryder Cups and numerous other major tournaments including The Women’s Open, The Senior Open, The Amateur Championship and The Walker Cup. It rates as 4.6/5 on Google. Call the club on 01253 724206 | Getty Images
15. Fairhaven Golf Club, Oakwood Avenue, Lytham St Annes FY8 4JU
Officially recognised as one of the finest Championship courses in the north of England, Fairhaven Golf Club offers golfers a breathtaking sanctuary to play golf. It has over 125 years of heritage, and all the characteristics of a traditional links course and proudly boasts one of the finest clubhouse experiences in the United Kingdom. Rates as 4.6/5 on Google. Call the club on 01253 736741. | Google Maps