Why Links Bunkers Are So Challenging If you’ve only played parkland golf, a bunker is usually just another hazard. On a true links course, however, bunkers are often the hole’s defining feature—and they’re designed to be avoided, not escaped from. Many of the oldest links bunkers weren’t originally built by course architects. They began as […]
Englands Golf Coast Travel Guides, Golf Courses Royal and Championship Clubs, Open Championship
The Open is this week at Royal Birkdale. We are getting excited!
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Jul
Jul
This week, the world’s best golfers begin their quest for the Claret Jug at Royal Birkdale – one of the world’s great championship links. While millions of us will be watching on television, many golfers don’t realize that Royal Birkdale is just one of three Open Championship venues located within an hour of each other […]
Englands Golf Coast Travel Guides, Golf Courses Royal and Championship Clubs, Open Championship
An Introduction to Royal Birkdale
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Jul
Jul
Where is Royal Birkdale Golf Club? Royal Birkdale Golf Club is located on the Southport coast in the North West of England. It is centrally placed for England’s Golf Coast and works well as the anchor course for a Southport-based golf itinerary. The club is conveniently located for Manchester Airport, which is predominantly used for […]
A guide to Visiting The Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale in July 2026 This blog is a Guide to visiting the Open at Royal Birkdale in 2026. The Open returns to Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport in July 2026, bringing the world’s best golfers back to one of the finest links courses on […]
Golf History, Heritage & Famous Moments, Golf Courses Royal and Championship Clubs
#1: Why The Open Is the Purest Test in Golf
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May
May
Why The Open Is the Purest Test in Golf… and Why Royal Birkdale Changes Everything As many would soon discover when the world’s best golfers make their way to Royal Birkdale Golf Club for this year’s Open Championship, links golf has a funny way of not caring how far you hit it. Links golf asks […]
Golf History, Heritage & Famous Moments, Golf Courses Royal and Championship Clubs
#2: Open Champions at Royal Birkdale
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Apr
Apr
This Blog highlights the Open Champions at Royal Birkdale in chronological order At Royal Birkdale Golf Club, The Open Championship has a habit of crowning true champions. This is a course where precision beats power, patience outweighs aggression, and the world’s best are tested by wind, dunes, and unforgiving terrain. Over the decades, Birkdale has […]
Transport Made Easy for Golfers We have written a Blog to explain Transport Made Easy for Golfers on Englands Golf Coast England’s Golf Coast is one of the most accessible golfing regions in the UK, with world-class courses sitting just a short journey from two major international airports, strong rail links and excellent local […]
Englands Golf Coast Travel Guides, Golf Tips, Techniques & Course Strategy
Golf Links: A Guide to playing on Englands Iconic Golf Coast
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Nov
Nov
Links golf is the game in its purest form — raw, historic, exposed to the elements and deeply rooted in the traditions of the sport. Nowhere captures this spirit better than Englands Golf Coast, home to some of the world’s most celebrated links courses, stretching between Liverpool, Formby, Southport and the Fylde coast near Blackpool. […]
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Nov
Nov
Embarking on a golf trip often means seeking out destinations that offer not only challenging courses but also unforgettable experiences. England’s Golf Coast, a spectacular stretch of land in the Northwest of England, is a treasure trove for golf enthusiasts, blending world-class golfing with stunning landscapes, rich history, and warm hospitality. This blog will guide […]