England’s Golf Coast is home to some of the most historic and challenging links courses in the world, with a rich tradition of hosting The Open Championship and other prestigious tournaments. This tour takes you to six iconic venues—Formby, Royal Birkdale, Royal Liverpool (Hoylake), Royal Lytham & St Annes, Hillside, and Wallasey—each offering a unique blend of championship history, stunning coastal landscapes, and demanding shot-making. With fast-running fairways, deep bunkers, and unpredictable sea breezes, these courses provide an authentic test of links golf.
Begin at Formby Golf Club, a stunning mix of links and woodland, where towering pines and undulating fairways create a distinctive challenge. Next, take on the legendary Royal Birkdale, one of the most celebrated Open venues, where rolling dunes and perfectly manicured fairways demand precision and strategy. At Royal Liverpool (Hoylake), experience a true championship test, where flat yet firm fairways and strong coastal winds make every shot count.
Continue to Royal Lytham & St Annes, famous for its deep pot bunkers and strategic layout, requiring accuracy over power. Hillside Golf Club, often regarded as one of the best links courses never to host The Open, offers a thrilling back nine through dramatic dunes and scenic coastal views. Finally, play Wallasey Golf Club, the birthplace of Stableford scoring, where elevated tees and fast-running greens provide a fitting finale to this unforgettable golf tour along England’s historic Golf Coast.
