FORMBY GOLF CLUB: Founded in 1884, Formby is an unusual links course in that it does not offer any views of the sea. Instead, the fairways roll through dunesland covered in parts with pine trees. Formby GC has been the venue for a number of tournaments and competitions over the years, including the Curtis Cup in 2004 and The Amateur Championship in 1957, 1967, 1984, and 2009. It has also been used as a qualifying course for The Open Championship in 1924, 1971 and 1996.