Royal Birkdale Golf Club

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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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Golf Club Facilities

  Range

  Club Hire

  Buggy Hire

  Golf Shop

  Changing

  Clubhouse

  Bar

  Dining

  Function Room

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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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!

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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 round

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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)

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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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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)

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