Our take

Stableford scoring was invented at Wallasey because the wind kept making a nonsense of bogey play, and that wind has not gone anywhere.

• Serious golfersThe long par 4s that pushed Dr Stableford into devising his points system still refuse to be reached when it blows. The 9th and 13th settle most cards, and into the wind par there is a triumph.
• Buddy tripsPlay it as a Stableford, obviously, on the course where the format was born. The sea wind is the whole defence, so agree your shots honestly and expect the points to swing wildly between rounds.
• Higher handicapsStableford exists because this course wrecks medal cards, which is oddly reassuring. Pick up when a hole goes wrong, keep the ball under the wind, and the flat walking at least keeps your legs fresh.

Tell us who’s coming and how you like to play, and we’ll shape the right trip around you.

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