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Situated a few miles from Southport town royal Birkdale stretches out along the Lancashire coast, one of the greatest stretches of golfing land in the world. With high calibre company such as Royal Liverpool, West Lancashire, |
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The course is made up of towering sand dunes that are such a distinctive feature of England’s links. However what you wouldn’t expect is the wide and inviting fairways that flow between the mighty dunes system resulting in long relatively flat targets. If you do experience trouble, it’s your own fault. The greens were re-laid prior to the last Open held there, receptive and true they have a right to claim them the best in the British Isles.
With an impressive list of past champions such as Palmer, Trevino, Miller and Watson. One of its most historical events occurred at the 1969 Ryder Cup there. Jack Nicklaus gave Tony Jacklin his missable putt and so doing made the ultimate sporting gesture which resulted in a tie.
Host to the Walker Cup, the Curtis Cup, the Ryder Cup and 8 Open Championships.
No. 5 Golf World Top 100 Courses in the UK & Ireland |
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| Details - The Dunes Course: |
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| Course type : |
Links |
Founded : |
1889 |
Par : |
72 |
Yards : |
6690 |
SSS : |
73 |
| Designers : |
F. Hawtree,
M. Hawtree,
J.H. Taylor
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| Has hosted every major event including 8 Open Championships, 2 Ryder Sup matches, the Walker Cup, the Curtis Cup and many major amateur events. |
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| Local Interest
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Lake District National Park : The English Lake District with its stunning mountain and lake scenery is within easy access.
Blackpool:A lively seaside resort with a wide range of entertainment
Liverpool: A city with a historic waterfront, galleries and other cultural attractions. (Cultural Capital of Europe for 2008)
Chester: A historic walled city with many Roman remains.
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| Description |
The choice of courses in England is almost endless for the discerning golf visitor. There are mighty seaside links such as those of Royal Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake,where the Amateur Championship was born and where Bobby Jones won the Open Championship in his historic Grand Slam year of 1930. There is plenty of historic interest in English golf, with the oldest existing course in England and Westward Ho in Devon. The club was formed there in 1864 and today sheep continue to grace the ancient links on this common land. |
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