La Moye Western Open Foursomes

La Moye

Jersey

La Moye Golf Club is a traditional links course situated on the West Coast of Jersey, set atop 250-foot dunes and hills that offer panoramic views over the bay and towards the other Channel Islands. Founded in 1902 by George Boomer, the Headmaster of the neighbouring La Moye School, the course was officially opened for play on 18 June 1905 by Harry Vardon. The layout measures 6,665 yards from the longest tees with a par of 72 for men and 74 for ladies. The course features firm and fast conditions that provide a challenging test for players of all abilities, with outcrops of rock forming natural hazards on several holes. The front nine opens with a short par-3 to a plateau green surrounded by bunkers, followed by the course’s longest hole, a 513-yard par-5 that doglegs sharply to the right around a ridge of sand and gorse to a narrow green. The fourth hole is identified as the hardest on the course, a 425-yard par-4 with a gentle dogleg to the right and out-of-bounds lining both sides. The third hole features a plateau green designed by Henry Cotton, while the seventh requires a precise drive up the left to set up a second shot to a long, narrow plateau green. Rock outcrops also feature in the fairway of the sixth hole, which plays to a difficult target. The course has undergone significant redesigns throughout its history, including work by James Braid in 1934 and Martin Hawtree, who redesigned the 10th, 11th, and 12th holes in 2012. The club’s heritage is deeply tied to the Boomer family; George Boomer’s son, Percy, became a leading teaching professional and later Head Professional at Sunningdale, while another son, Aubrey, won the French Open five times and played in the inaugural Ryder Cup. Professional tournament golf first visited La Moye in the 1960s, with the course being improved based on advice from Henry Cotton. The club also hosted Walter Hagen during his famous World Tour in 1937. La Moye maintains a strong tradition of amateur golf and has always been forward-thinking, notably admitting a significant number of female members early in its history. The club offers a driving range, a short game practice area, and a putting green located at the front of the clubhouse overlooking the 18th green. The course is known for its strict etiquette, including the requirement for all players to repair ball marks on the greens. The club continues to uphold the traditions established by George Boomer, welcoming members and visitors to play a course that reflects the love of golf and the unrivalled sea views that inspired its creation.