Royal Birkdale Golf Club
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
Royal Birkdale Golf Club Information
Address: Waterloo Road, Birkdale, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 2LX United Kingdom
Tel: 01704 552030
Golf Pro: Gregg Pettersen | Tel: 01704 552030
Website: https://www.royalbirkdale.com
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Price Guide: £££££
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.
| Course | Tee | Par | SSS | Yards | ||
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club | white | 72 | 75 | 6817 | ||
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club | Yellow | 72 | 72 [132] | 6393 | ||
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club | Yellow | 72 | 72 | 6381 | ||
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club | Yellow | 72 | 70 [14] | 6297 | ||
| Royal Birkdale Golf Club | Red | 75 | 68 | 5793 | ||
Royal Birkdale Golf Club Reviews
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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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John P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 18 2018
Great all round experience
From the moment you arrive at Royal Birkdale it feels special. We went to the front door which was locked but were met with smiles and polite guidance to the pro shop - with a quick guided tour of the clubhouse en route. Range tokens were offered up without charge, the range was empty bar one other person. We enjoyed a drink for nominal charge in the bar overlooking the 18th green before setting out for the course.The starter greeted us with more smiles and a relaxed but helpful manner offering up some guidance for the only ?blind? drive coming back up hole 9.
I won't try talk through each hole and shot but needless to say it was full of ups and downs with the course being the constant highlight. Bunkers are placed in the right places but are fair whilst penal. The rough was also not ridiculous - meaning I played with the same ball most of the round. Pars on 17 and 18 were a highlight. I hit two good drives setting up shots to the green on both. I came up short on 17 and went in the right trap on 18 but that is part of the fun of Birkdale. To try emulate Harrington (badly!) in 2008. What a unique opportunity for a mid handicap golfer. 34 stableford points and a win within my 3 ball sealed the deal for me. Royal Birkdale will always hold a bit of magic for me.
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Marc S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 21 2018
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Dan R rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 17 2018
amazing! worth the wait and the hype. Super friendly welcome in clubhouse and on course, great condition (during dry weather)
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 91 Handicap: 14)
(Round played: Jul 2018 - Score: 91 Handicap: 14)
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Sean K rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 12 2018
A must for any golfer and Open fan
You get a real sense of history as you drive into the club , the staff are so friendly. We got a bag tag as part of our green fee (nice touch). The course was dry after the heat wave in the UK and little wind which was great for average golfers like us. The course is so well laid out. The greens were true. Of course stay out of the bunkers and heavy long rough. Bring plenty of balls cause you will lose some but Birkdale is a fair course , if you hit the fairway you have a chance at a birdie and par , hit a bunker or rough and you won`t .. Was a wonderful experience playing such great courses in the area.Reviewer Rating
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Andrew H rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Nov 13 2017
Brilliant golf course. Still in lovely condition despite it being November. Greens in excellent conditions .
Quality of the tees was exceptional
(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 76 Handicap: 6.8)
Quality of the tees was exceptional
(Round played: Nov 2017 - Score: 76 Handicap: 6.8)
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Tim M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 18 2017
Brilliant
Still in open championship condition - brilliant course with great facilities all roundReviewer Rating
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Dave B rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 16 2017
Just after the Open!
Lovely course, in tip top condition as you can imagine after the open has just been played.(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 98 Handicap: 25.2)
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James D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 5 2017
absolute quality
I played here in the junior open 2 weeks after the open and most of the stands were still up which was amazing and the course was still in great condition, great day!(Round played: Aug 2017 - Score: 78 Handicap: 5.4)
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Adam S rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 11 2017
Lovely course, demanding, very windy, immaculate greens and fairways, bunkers very difficult overall a fantastic experience 3
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 107 Handicap: 20.5)
(Round played: Apr 2017 - Score: 107 Handicap: 20.5)
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David M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Apr 4 2017
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(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 88 Handicap: 15.3)
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(Round played: Mar 2017 - Score: 88 Handicap: 15.3)
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Andrew W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 29 2016
Great course, in wonderful condition. Greens immaculate but avoid the bunkers at all costs!
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 90 Handicap: 16.9)
(Round played: Oct 2016 - Score: 90 Handicap: 16.9)
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Keith D rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Oct 9 2016
Outstanding and a pleasure to play- even though too many visits to the many well placed bunkers meant it wasn't the game I wanted to play but hopefully , on my return, I'll have a much better idea how to play.
Feeling blessed to play where many legends of the game have walked.
Feeling blessed to play where many legends of the game have walked.
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David P rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Sep 29 2016
Truely awesome from start to finish. Top class golf course. The food in the club house was wonderful. Overall 5*
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Tim M rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Aug 15 2016
Course is fabulous to play. Condition is very good, there are no weak areas. Some holes are a challenge but they are all fair. If you get the chance play this course.
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Brian W rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed Jul 29 2016
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Royal Birkdale Golf Club Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a driving range at Royal Birkdale Golf Club?
Yes there is a driving range at Royal Birkdale Golf Club which will be accessible prior to visiting and open for use.
Is there a golf clubhouse at Royal Birkdale Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf clubhouse at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
Is there a golf pro shop at Royal Birkdale Golf Club?
Yes there is a golf pro shop which you can access prior to your round of golf or visit to the golf club.
Are there changing facilities at Royal Birkdale Golf Club?
Yes you can access changing rooms and facilities at Royal Birkdale Golf Club.
Can you hire buggies at Royal Birkdale Golf Club?
Buggy hire is available and will be subject to availability. Call prior to your visit to confirm you requirements.
Can you hire golf clubs at Royal Birkdale Golf Club?
Yes you can hire golf clubs but these will be subject to availability. Contact Royal Birkdale Golf Club prior to your visit to confirm your requirements.
Is there a bar at Royal Birkdale Golf Club?
Yes there is bar.
Is there a restaurant at Royal Birkdale Golf Club?
Yes you can order food for dining at Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Is there accommodation at Royal Birkdale Golf Club?
No, we are unaware of accommodation being available.
Are there functions rooms available to hire at Royal Birkdale Golf Club?
Yes there is the option to hire out function or conference rooms. Contact Royal Birkdale Golf Club for further details.
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