Caldy Golf Club | The Course History

The Course History

The Caldy Club House as it was in 1907 with a handful of people teeing off in front of it.

Old Clubhouse (1907) by 6^th green

It was Jack Morris, nephew of the famous Old Tom Morris, who drew up the Course Plan in 1906 for 9 holes, which were opened in 1907. His fee was £1.11s.6d. Twenty three years later, 5 times Open Champion, James Braid presented his plans for an extended 18 hole course which was opened in 1931. Braid received 10 Guineas for his efforts.

Since then, the course has undergone considerable investment to build tees and greens to USGA specification. New drainage has been laid throughout the course and practice ground in order to maximise playing conditions, whatever the weather.

Caldy has been the venue for many important events in golf. It has been a qualifying course for the European Open and has co-hosted the Seniors’ Open Championship with The Royal Liverpool Golf Club. In 2007 Caldy was the chosen course for The Seniors’ Home Internationals Championship.

Ladies’ golf has always been part of the scene at Caldy. The Caldy Classic played a significant role in the development of the WPGA European Tour with winners Dale Reid and Laura Davies going on to enjoy future successes.