One of the world's greatest links courses and a regular host of The Open Championship, set among the towering dunes of the Lancashire coast.
Discover the beauty of Royal Birkdale through our collection showcasing the championship links, iconic clubhouse, and stunning Lancashire coastline.
The Claret Jug returns to one of its most iconic venues
Royal Birkdale awakens under warm morning light
Dramatic views of this world-class links layout
Deep bunkers, rolling fairways and coastal grassland
(Championship Links in Southport, Lancashire)
Royal Birkdale is widely regarded as one of the finest links courses in the world. Set among towering sand dunes on the Lancashire coast, this championship venue has hosted The Open Championship ten times, the Ryder Cup, the Walker Cup, and the Women's British Open — a testament to its standing in the game.
For golfers seeking the ultimate links experience, Royal Birkdale delivers in every way. The course winds through dramatic dunes, demanding creativity, precision and courage from every player who steps onto its fairways. It's the kind of course that stays with you long after the final putt drops — a genuine bucket-list experience for any serious golfer.
Royal Birkdale is celebrated for its fairness — there are no hidden tricks or blind shots — but it demands your very best from the first tee to the 18th green. The course plays through valleys between towering dunes, with each hole isolated from the next, creating a sense of solitude and drama that few courses can match.
The iconic Art Deco clubhouse, visible from across the course, is one of the most recognisable landmarks in golf. After your round, the clubhouse offers a warm welcome and the chance to soak in over a century of golfing history, surrounded by memorabilia from the champions who have walked these fairways.
Royal Birkdale is one of the most sought-after tee times in world golf, and we can help secure your place on this iconic links. We'll build the best-value format for your group, arrange accommodation at nearby quality hotels, and ensure your visit runs smoothly from start to finish.
10-time host of The Open
Ranked among golf's elite
Art Deco landmark since 1935
Exceptional clubhouse hospitality