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Bomb Squad Called to Royal Liverpool Golf Club Over Suspected Unexploded Shell

Ground staff uncovered the object during drainage work.

Overview

  • Merseyside Police confirmed emergency services are at the Hoylake course with a cordon in place.
  • Members of the public were advised to avoid the area during the operation.
  • The course was evacuated and all games were called off as a precaution.
  • The clubhouse remains open, which the club says is a safe distance from the site.
  • Initial inspections are under way and authorities have not given a timeframe for reopening.