Birkdale (between Southport and Ainsdale, 1.5 miles south of Southport Town Centre)
Prince of Wales Hotel or The Scarisbrick hotel are great options.
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. The Open was also played here this year!
Measuring 6,690 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.
If you’re a golfer passing through the north west of England you simply have to play this course. It’s a golf tour must and a round here will never be forgotten.