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COURSE - REVIEWED
WHAT THEY SAY…
A true test of golf, Royal Birkdale was founded in 1889 and on eight occasions has played host to the most famous
championship of them all, The Open. Measuring 6817 yards from the white championship tees, the links demands
far more than simply distance, although this is a particular challenge when the wind comes in off the sea, and
seems to gather strength as it funnels through the valleys of giant sandhills.
WHAT WE SAY..
A perfect place for golf.
Royal Birkdale located in Southport, on the golf coast of the United Kingdom. The area is blessed with terrain that
was put on earth to build golf courses on and Birkdale does not disappoint.
As a visitor to Royal Birkldale you must ensure that you pre reserve your tee time in advance and although societies
are more than welcome, tee times are restricted to Wednesday and Thursday.
As all golf aficionados will be aware, Royal Birkdale is steeped in history, having hosted the British Open
Championship 8 times, the Ryder Cup, Ladies British Open, Walker and Curtis Cup matches, not to mention the
Amateur Championship.
For those that have strolled the hallowed turf of Royal Birkdale it is not difficult to see why the course has been
awarded so many tournaments. It offers a test to all golfers, and if the wind blows it can feel as the golfing gods
are wishing you to enter into golfing hell.
The dress code is strict, with a “jacket” rule required for guests attending the clubhouse after 6pm, golfing tradition
at its best in my opinion.
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