The Story So Far. The First Nine Years.

In June 2000, Heysham, Lancaster and Morecambe Golf Clubs combined to create the Morecambe Bay Golf Festival with a number of objectives.

It was hoped to be able to promote and develop the facilities of Heysham, Morecambe and Lancaster Golf Clubs and to make golfers aware of a region of outstanding natural beauty and its many attractions.

By staging the festival in early September it was anticipated that it would extend not only the Golfing Season but also increase the number of visitors visiting and staying in the area and extend the Tourist Season.

With this in mind the Festival was generously endorsed for the first three years by Lancaster City Council and enabled the Committee to present prizes to the value of £6,000.00. As National and Local companies have sponsored the Events, the prize fund has now been increased to £10,000.00.

Each day Competitions are held at two of the Clubs and consist of pairs or team events. There is also a three day event with a prize for the overall winning pair who receive the Festival Trophy and replicas. This present format meets with the approval of the visiting golfers.

The Festival attracts golfers from all over the United Kingdom and it is hoped that not only do they return but do so having spread the gospel and introduce new competitors. Each year golfers residing out of the region total over 75% of the entries.

At the outset in 2000, Gary Wolstenholme MBE, the twice English Amateur Champion and Walker Cup Player who has many local connections kindly agreed to be the Honorary President of the Festival and he promotes the event at every opportunity.

The Festival continues to grow and each year the Committee are grateful for the support they receive in Sponsorship which enable new innovations to be introduced. The past three years has seen the introduction of a charity appeal with the money raised being donated to the Macmillan Cancer Appeal and the Northwest Air Ambulance Service.

Finally, the revenue raised by the Festival has been used by the three clubs in different ways improving amenities and including the construction of a Halfway House at Morecambe Golf Club and creating a fund for the centenary celebrations in 2010 at Heysham Golf Club.

Morecambe Golf Club has a reputation second to none
for the friendly atmosphere, endorsed by our first class
catering and staff. A well equipped professional shop
offers an extensive range of equipment and leisure wear
A warm welcome awaits everyone.

Secretary - 01524 412841
Clubhouse - 01524 418050
Professional - 01524 415596

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Stay in the Dormy House
for the Festival week.
Contact 01524 751247 for details

The Dormy House
is able to accommodate 18 guests,
all en-suite rooms, mainly twin rooms
with a limited number of en-suite single rooms.

Ashton Hall, Ashton-with-Stodday, Lancaster LA2 0AJ
Telephone 01524 751247 or Fax 01524 752742

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Heysham Golf Club Ltd

Heysham Golf Club is within easy reach of the M6.
Exit at junction 34 following the A683 towards Lancaster.
Turn on to the A589 signposted to Heysham.
Look out for the A683 left taking you to Heysham,
at the round about go up to the Middleton Road,
the Club lies 100 yards on your right.
We look forward to the pleasure of your company.

Telephone (STD 01524)
Secretary - 851011, Clubhouse - 851240
Caterer - 859154, Professional - 852000

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