Royal Birkdale

Situated a few miles from Southport town royal Birkdale stretches out along the Lancashire coast, one of the greatest stretches of golfing land in the world. With high calibre company such as Royal Liverpool, West Lancashire, Hillside and many more besides nearby, it is with ease that Royal Birkdale can be classed as one of the British Isles leading Championship links courses.

The course is made up of towering sand dunes that are such a distinctive feature of England’s links. However what you wouldn’t expect is the wide and inviting fairways that flow between the mighty dunes system resulting in long relatively flat targets. If you do experience trouble, it’s your own fault. The greens were re-laid prior to the last Open held there, receptive and true they have a right to claim them the best in the British Isles.

With an impressive list of past champions such as Palmer, Trevino, Miller and Watson. One of its most historical events occurred at the 1969 Ryder Cup there. Jack Nicklaus gave Tony Jacklin his missable putt and so doing made the ultimate sporting gesture which resulted in a tie.

Host to the Walker Cup, the Curtis Cup, the Ryder Cup and 8 Open Championships.

No. 5 Golf World Top 100 Courses in the UK & Ireland