2010 to 2001
2010
Michael Campbell
MICHAEL CAMPBELL (NZ), US Open Champion, 2005, warms up for Final Open Qualifying, at WEST LANCASHIRE ahead of the 139th OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP, at ST. ANDREWS.
2009
Girls British Open Amateur Championship
In August, the Girls British Open Amateur Championship was held at West Lancashire.
It was an event that Club member Penny Thompson (nee Burrows) had won in 1967 at Liphook. The winner, Perrine Delacour (France) beat England’s Elizabeth Mallett (Sutton Coldfield) in the final by two holes.
Pictured. Penny Thompson with winner Perrine Delacour.
2009
The Amateur Championship
June saw West Lancashire co-hosting the Amateur Championship with Formby Golf Club, celebrating their 125th year
The winner was sixteen year old Matteo Manassero (Italy) who set our amateur course record of 65 strokes on his way to the final stages of the competition.
Pictured. Matteo Manassero with the Amateur Championship Trophy
2008
Gary Player
GARY PLAYER visits WEST LANCASHIRE in Open Championship week.
He was hosting winners in a National Competition, whose prize was to play a round with the Master.
2008
Claret Jug
Along With The Final Open Qualifier, the R&A brought a Claret Jug.
After their session helping on the links, these West Lancashire ladies got to enjoy a delightful photo opportunity!
2008
Major Clubhouse Development
Hamish Ritchie, Captain of the R&A, opens the new development, and is pictured with Club members, Dr. David Marsh, and Dr. Ulrich Pfeiffer, Captain.
2006
Close Amateur Championship to West Lancashire
In May, the English Ladies Golf Association brought the English Ladies Close Amateur Championship to West Lancashire and in the final, seventeen year old Kiran Matharu (Cookridge Hall) beat Naomi Edwards (Ganton) by 5&4 to take her first major championship. Pictured. Naomi Edwards congratulates Kiran Matharu on her victory July saw the hosting of the 135th Open Championship at Royal Liverpool and Final Qualifying was held at West Lancashire.
July saw the hosting of the 135th Open Championship at Royal Liverpool and Final Qualifying was held at West Lancashire. Pictured. The winner was Nick Ludwell (Selby). Among those that failed to qualify were Kevin Stadler (USA), Graeme Storm and Matthew Richardson.
2004
Open Mens Strokeplay Championship for The Brabazon Trophy
In June, the English Open Men’s Strokeplay Championship for The Brabazon Trophy came to West Lancashire. It was won by Matthew Richardson (The Buckinghamshire) who beat Sam Osborne (Wentworth) in the final by one stroke. Pictured. Matthew Richardson and Mr Paul Fisher, President, English Golf Union
