Royal Birkdale
🏴 Merseyside, England
Quick Facts
- Course: Royal Birkdale
- Location: Merseyside, England
- Type: Links
- Holes: 18 | Par: 70 | Yards: 7,156
- Green Fees: £250 - £350 GBP
- Architect: George Lowe / Fred Hawtree
- Established: 1889
- Nearest Airport: Liverpool John Lennon Airport
- Rating: 9.4/10
About the Course
Royal Birkdale is a links golf course in Merseyside, England, designed by George Lowe / Fred Hawtree in 1889. It features 18 holes, par 70, at 7,156 yards. Royal Birkdale is regarded as the fairest of England's Open Championship links. Set among towering sandhills, its fairways run through dune valleys, giving definition and shelter. The course has hosted more Opens than almost any other venue.
Designed by George Lowe / Fred Hawtree · Established 1889
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Low Season / Twilight
£250
Peak Season
£350
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