Royal Birkdale is possibly the finest links in the country. Nine time Britsh Open venue and is being held again in 2017. It has also staged the Ryder Cup, Walker Cup, Curtis Cup and the Britsh Amateur Championship. Needless to say, Royal Birkdale is a must play and is rated in BlackEagle’s Top 5 in the UK.
Facts & Figures
Year founded | 1889 |
Par | 71 |
Designer | FW Hawtree/JH Taylor |
Championship length | 7173 yards |
Type | Links |