18 holes · Visitors welcome
The Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Southport · United Kingdom
A links on the coast at Southport, founded in 1889, that has staged The Open Championship eleven times, most recently the 154th Open in 2026.
The course
| Course | Holes | Par | Length | Designer | Opened | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship Course | 18 | 6,736 yd | George Lowe; redesign Mackenzie & Ebert 2025 | links |
Blank cells: the club does not state it on its website.
Visitors
Visitors are Members for the Day; the club says visitor tee times are fully booked throughout 2027.
Dress code
Smart golf attire with a collared shirt tucked in; tailored shorts with ankle socks; no jeans, tracksuits, round-neck T-shirts or trainers.
Practice and lessons
- Driving range
- Short-game area
Clubhouse
- The Bistro, Longhurst Room
- Golf shop
Tournaments
- 11 Open Championships
- 6 Women’s Opens
- 2 Ryder Cups
Good to know
- Art deco clubhouse of 1935 by George E. Tonge, restored in 2019
- Buggies only on the day, with a medical certificate; own buggies not permitted
- The longest tees need approval from the Office
Ways to play
Once in a lifetimeClubs that welcome visitorsLinks coursesWhere the pros playCourses with caddiesSources: the club’s own website, checked 2026-11-14
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