Royal Birkdale Golf Club Highlights
- Host of The Open Championship
- Classic Links Course
- Top 10 ranked course
- Stunning costal scenery
Course Stats
- Designed by Fred Hawtree
- Opened in 1889 / 1931
- 7,173 yards / 6,560 metres.
- Par-70 course
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Overview
Royal Birkdale Golf Club is one of the world's most celebrated championship links. Founded in 1889 and redesigned in 1931 by Fred Hawtree and J.H. Taylor, it has hosted The Open Championship multiple times, earning its place among golf's elite venues. With a par of 70 and stretching 7,173 yards (6,560 metres), it promises a test like no other.
The Course
This is pure links golf. Towering sand dunes frame every hole, the fairways roll with natural undulations, and deep bunkers wait to punish wayward shots. Royal Birkdale Golf Club is renowned for its strategic design, where accuracy counts more than brute force. The unpredictable coastal winds add drama, ensuring no two rounds are ever the same.
Signature Holes
- Hole 9 - Par 4: A classic links challenge, this dogleg right requires both precision and nerve. The elevated green makes for a dramatic approach.
- Hole 12 - Par 3: Stunning and deceptive, with a green surrounded by bunkers. Miss the target, and you'll know why this hole is feared and loved in equal measure.
The Clubhouse
Royal Birkdale Golf Club is complemented by a striking art-deco clubhouse, offering panoramic views across the dunes and coastline. Inside, golfers can relax in elegant lounges, enjoy fine dining, and soak up the history of one of golf's true cathedrals.
Course Facilities
- Driving Range
- Short game area
- Putting Green
- Pro shop
- Historic Clubhouse
- Fine dining restaurant
- Buggy Rental
- Trolley Rental
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More than a Game!
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Getting lifelong friends together
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Those hole-in-one moments!
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Charity events
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Celebratory nights
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World class golf experiences
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Celebrate the wins!
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Laugh with your friends
The Location
Royal Birkdale Golf Club is located in Southport, on England's northwest coast, a town long celebrated as the home of championship golf. Just a short drive from Liverpool and easily accessible from Manchester, it sits at the heart of England's famous "Golf Coast," which boasts a cluster of world-class links courses. The dramatic coastal setting provides not only breathtaking scenery but also the ever-changing winds that make Royal Birkdale such a formidable test.
