England's Golf Coast is home to some of Britains finest golf.
Particularly famous for its Open Championships venues, Royal Liverpool, Royal Birkdale and Royal Lytham & St Annes have hosted 'The Open' 33 times. Royal Birkdale and Royal Lytham have along with Southport & Ainsdale also hosted 6 Ryder Cups.
However the great golf doesn't stop there with such classic links as Formby, Hillside, Hesketh, Fairhaven and the wonderful heathland course of Delamere Forest. For a change of pace Formby Hall Resort offers superb accommodation and a parkland golf experience.
Of course a trip to Englands Golf Coast can also be combined with a city trip to Liverpool.
The region is easy to reach with regular flights to Liverpool and Manchester airports.
Southport & Ainsdale golf club is a masterpiece that was designed by James Braid. The club was established in 1906 and has hosted the Ryder Cup twice. This fine links is often overshadowed by its famous neighbour Royal Birkdale, but don't be fooled, this course is set amongst its own spectacular dunes and heather and is a joy to play.
Royal Birkdale has a tournament pedigree that is almost unparalleled! The host to multiple Open Championships and a Ryder Cup amongst others! Highlighted by large sand dunes, the holes run mostly through the valleys rather then over the dunes which helps give the course a dramatic feeling. One of the worlds great courses!
Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake is one of Englands oldest club having been founded in 1869. A classic English links with a large section being relatively flat and a smaller dune complex only coming into play on a few holes. A host to many Open championships Hoylake is highlighted by deep pot bunkers and strategic golf.