The Transatlantic Cup 2026 is open to all interested participants. If you wish to be considered for team selection then please register using the form below. 

We anticipate significant interest in this event and we will have limited numbers for matches. The competition will consist of 4 sessions of 12 v 12 players. Therefore, Team GB will be able to facilitate an absolute maximum of 48 different players. However, we have also secured two additional 4-balls per session, so up to 8 players can play behind the matches.

Due to the quality and cost of the courses, we are making a change to the format of the competition to allow players to play their own balls as much as possible, therefore we will play Four Ball Better Ball and Singles matches on both courses, rather than greensomes or foursomes, to allow players to experience and enjoy the courses as much as possible.

We will try to accommodate player preferences wherever possible, but we will have to factor in demand.

A match at Formby Mens (Thursday) will cost £142.50.

A match at Formby Ladies (Friday) will cost £55.

Green fees will be charged pro-rata, so playing two matches at Formby Ladies would cost £110, one match at each course would cost £197.50 and playing all four matches would cost £395.

Please note: Buggies are not available for general hire on either course. Buggies are available on Formby Mens with medical exemptions and appropriate documentation, and will not be organised. Please contact Formby Mens directly to organise if you require one once you have had a match there confirmed.

We do currently have 2 non-competition tees reserved at Formby Ladies, and 1 non-competitive tee for Formby Men’s reserved for players who are not selected in matches if they would like them, but we need to confirm these at least 10 days before the event.

Deposits and Donations

Several LCS members were generous enough to help out with deposits to book the courses. Deposits can be returned on a pro-rata basis, or used against green fees where appropriate. Brian will contact those individuals to make arrangements once registered.

All green fees are required to be paid by Monday 10th August please!

Has has been previously discussed, we are also looking to build a ‘hospitality slush fund’ in order to make sure we can look after our American guests, and whilst this is not a mandatory contribution for Team GB players, we would very much appreciate any donations to this fund!

Food

Food will unfortunately be an additional cost, with a light lunch of soup, sandwiches and chips at Formby Mens – we don’t have a quote for this yet, but will communicate prices as soon as possible.

An evening meal (likely Steak & Ale pie + dessert) will be available at Formby Mens, for £23.50.

The usual lunch of sandwiches and cake should be available at Formby Ladies as part of the package, so there should be 16 covers available for Team GB players. If we require more, then Brian will negotiate with Formby Ladies and there may be a small increase for Formby Ladies green fees to cover that.

There will be no food provided after Formby Ladies. We expect to do a short presentation, and then the American team would like to get back to their hotel in Liverpool to get changed and out into town. Obviously there is an open invite for all Team GB players to join them – however, no food will be organised, so please arrange your own.

Saturday

Six of the American team will be flying home on Saturday, whilst six others will be staying Saturday night. Jim Gibson has secured 6 tickets to the Everton v Crystal Palace game at Hill Dickinson at 3pm for the remaining Americans. Then afterwards, we are planning on taking them to a few pubs (I believe Gerry is planning this!) in town, and then on into the night! So, obviously everyone is welcome to join!

Bank Details

Steve Lomas has kindly agreed to manage finances again, so monies can be paid to the following account. Please advise Brian Wainwright and Steve Lomas regarding any payments made so they can be recorded appropriately :

Bank – Co-operative Bank
Name – Mr S M Lomas and Mr P Donovan
Sort code – 08-60-20
Account Number – 012860272