McDonnell & Cooper

Our consulting architects, @sd_cooper and @joemmcdonne11 of @mcdc_gca, discuss the thinking behind softening the contours on our 7th green. A major project for the club this winter.

🎬 The Lost Holes at Formby, out now on YouTube. The Sefton Coast has suffered some of the most dramatic coastal erosion in Britain over the last half-century – and @FormbyGolfClub has felt it firsthand, losing it's coastal holes in the 1980s. Together with @sd_cooper and @joemmcdonne11, we went out to uncover where those holes once lay and see how the land has changed since. The difference is staggering... Watch now: bit.ly/4oNLZob

We're carrying out significant work this winter to our 7th hole. In this short piece, @joemmcdonne11 of McDonnell and Cooper, our consulting architects, explains the rationale for the project and how it will enhance the hole.

Extremely useful comparison tools for existing vs proposed design

Re-designing Formby’s 7th Green complex

Exciting progress on a fantastic project by the club, with outstanding vision from @joemmcdonne11 and @sd_cooper of @mcdc_gca. The greens team are doing an incredible job with the turfing and final touches following brilliant shaping work as always by @chriscardinal7 👏

@jamierkennedy @FormbyGolfClub That’s very kind of you to say, Jamie. Thank you. We hope you enjoy your next visit!

@FormbyGolfClub Really great improvement to a great hole. Hard to make the best holes in golf better, and this does that. Look forward to taking it on again.

The result is a more playable, strategic hole with improved conditioning, thanks to the raised lower bowl and the wider fairway spreading divots. 🧵5/6

@CambridgeGrey @SProctorGolf @cookiejargolf Thanks Simon. We’re very excited about what’s in store

@SProctorGolf @cookiejargolf Quietly launched their new venture, with carefully considered projects. Both are thoughtful and respectful of what came before. Looking forward to great things from this duo...

Too many clubs keep course changes behind closed doors, so hats off to Formby for such a transparent and refreshing approach 👏🏼 Great too to see Joe and Sam’s work taking shape too – the plans look superb.

We're incredibly proud to be working alongside such a superb club. Formby is one of our favourite courses. We hope the redesigned 7th hole will provide members, guests and visitors with a fun, strategic and memorable new challenge.