Royal Birkdale Golf Club
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Course Information
Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Merseyside is an 18 hole, par72 (6817 yard), private, links golf course established in 1889.
18 holes | Par 72 | 6817 yards | Private | Links
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Address: Waterloo Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LX United Kingdom
Tel: 01704 552030
Golf Pro: Gregg Pettersen | Tel: 01704 552030
Website: http://www.royalbirkdale.com
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Jeans, track-suits, T-shirts and training shoes, for example are not permitted either in the clubhouse or on the golf course.
Midweek Guide: £295 *
Weekend Guide: £320 *
- Societies Accepted to Play
- Voucher Deals Available
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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Midweek Guide: £295 *
Weekend Guide: £320 *
* Any prices shown are guide prices, please confirm with the course prior to booking.
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GOLFSHAKE RATING
4.92
AVERAGE RATING 4.8
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What the club says: 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. A round here is to be cherished and will never be forgotten.
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Simon M rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 9 2024
Excellent condition. Greens very fast, bunkers galore and bunkers too numerous to count. With rough immediately off the fairway that is tough to find and play your ball. A championship course through and through - one to definitely experience. All the staff very welcoming and helpful,
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A Golfer rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Feb 14 2023
The course has a rich history and is in great condition. It's a beautiful venue and the staff are exemplary.
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Matt, Suffolk rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 26 2022
Perfection
Golfing perfection.Place is immaculate and if you ever get the chance to go and play it then you absolutely must.
There is a bit of room for those that aren't as striaght, but there is about 122 bunkers so if that isnt a strength then you could be in for a long day.
They could drop the pins in the middle of every green and it would still be hard to get your ball close - and pick the line.
This is a difficult championship golf course so just enjoy it for the experience that it is.
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Stephen M rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 24 2022
Stunning.
To walk these fairways and play these greens that the greatest golfers the world has ever seen is a privilege nobody should take for granted.What an experience.
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Richard M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 3 2022
Just amazing
We squeezed in a £185 round before the end of March and it was a pretty poor weather day with wind, sleet, hale and some rain and got very cold but we still loved it. I can dream about a sunny round one day when I gave saved my pennies.Take extra time to use the practice facilities which a 5 min walk close to the 15th tee. Just great ! and the short game areas I'd die for at my home club to practice chips and bunker play.
Was incredible to play the course where the pros play, taking in those nostalgic shots, imagining where Spieth played his recovery to on 13 before he romped home to victory in 2017. The round is full of memories like that.
The greens had had some work done but were still so good but the fairways were so firm. Amazing condition.
Although a bleak weather day the biggest 'wows' were standing on the par 3 tees like 7, 12 and 14. They are just stunning.
Such great fun to play working out where to hit your tee shot to escape the nests of bunkers waiting for an idle shot.
The 2 girls I have met in the pro shop each time I were both delightful, so cheerful and welcoming. Honestly. They made the experience. A smile costs nothing, other clubs should take note........we all spent a fortune on memorabilia too :-)
Overall a good test of golf. (we played off yellow at 6393 yards)....but not as tough a test as it's neighbour Hillside!
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Kevin B rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed Mar 10 2022
Played for first time in very windy conditions 22mph, course in winter not the same as summer golf but still well worth it.
(Round played: Mar 2022 - Score: 82 Handicap: 9.2)
(Round played: Mar 2022 - Score: 82 Handicap: 9.2)
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A Golfer rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Jan 6 2022
Great experience
Open course in very good condition Great experience.Reviewer Rating
Andy W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 22 2021
Outstanding
A truly outstanding golf course!From the warmest of welcomes when you enter the clubhouse, to the extremely helpful starter, to following in the footsteps of golfing legends, through to playing an absolutely superb golf course this was an outstanding experience.
The golf course is as you'd expect it, in amazing condition with beautiful fairways & greens. You have to be thinking all the time to avoid the hazards & keep yourself in play.
Most of the greens look like upturned saucers, so you have to be cautious & accurate
It was a classic links day when we played with 25mph winds which made the challenge even harder.
It's not cheap, but if you get the chance it's a must play golf course.
(Round played: Oct 2021 - Score: 92 Handicap: 11.6)
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Nicholas W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 14 2021
As per hype
Really good challenge, good greens, fast and true.bunkers very very very challenging... maybe more practice needed
(Round played: Sep 2021 - Score: 91 Handicap: 17)
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Matt M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 9 2021
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Kieran W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 16 2021
Fantastic experience pricey but a must if you can
Played as part of a package with YGT to Southport. The walk up rate is eye watering but how often do you get to play a course that hosts Major Championships? Superb condition with well defined fairways & greens against the penal linksy rough. Couple of the par 5s become 4s for handicap golfers which makes it more playable for mortals. Excellent greens, stay out of bunkers & rough to score well, then buy your shirt in the pro shop.Reviewer Rating
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Steven K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 23 2020
Must play course
The ?185 winter visitor rates are expensive, but this is a bucket list course you aren't going to play every week. The course was in good condition despite the recent weather and a real challenge as the wind picked up. Honestly, I'd rather play Formby, Hillside or Royal Lytham now that Birkdale is ticked off my bucket list, must it's a must play course despite the cost, even if only once!Reviewer Rating
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Andy C rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 22 2019
Perfection
Perfection in every way, this was supreme class from beginning to end. And with beautiful sunny skies it couldn't have been a better day in any way(Round played: Oct 2019 - Score: 86 Handicap: )
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Jonathan D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jun 7 2019
Dreamtime
A great test of golf, in perfect condition, with a historic, yet relaxed clubhouse with an assortment of open and ryder cup memorabilia, Not overly long playing off the yellows, but bunkers and rough obviously tough, absolutely tremendous experience!(Round played: Jun 2019 - Score: 101 Handicap: 15.5)
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Jim K rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Dec 4 2018
Lives up to its status
Staff try deliver a premier club experience, course is every bit as beautiful as you hope it will be.Reviewer Rating
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