HAVE A BALL AT FORMBY HALL

Writer Nick Bayly reviewed Formby Hall Hotel & Golf Resort in Lancashire as the venue celebrates 30 years of operation. Located along England's Golf Coast, the four-star resort features an 18-hole championship Old Course designed by Dave Thomas alongside the 9-hole Woodhey Dunes par-three course. Bayly highlights the venue as an accessible, high-quality alternative to the region's expensive Open Championship links venues.

The resort currently includes 76 hotel rooms, a spa, a Toptracer driving range, and a PGA Academy. Following its acquisition by the Portugal-based Harland & Poston Group in 2024, Formby Hall is undertaking a phased expansion to increase capacity to 106 rooms and add a dedicated wedding venue with 24 guest lodges.