Royal Birkdale Golf Club

Royal Birkdale Golf Club, which has hosted the Open Championship 10 times and the Ryder Cup twice, is undoubtedly the best place to play links golf in the UK. Many consider the lovely town of Southport on England's Northwest Coast to be the country's golfing hub.

Since King George VI granted the club Royal golf course status, it has hosted more Championship and International Tournaments than any other location on the planet. The course, in true links fashion, puts every part of a golfer's game to the test and rewards good play while punishing errant strokes. During your game at Royal Birkdale Golf Club, you'll be treated to some amazing views, and if you're not playing as well as you'd like, you can always take in the scenery.

It's easy to see why Royal Birkdale is regarded among the top golf courses in the world, with a list of Open Champions that includes Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Tom Watson, and Jordan Spieth.

Location: Merseyside, England
Length: 7,156 yards
Par: 70
Designed by: Frederick G. Hawtree / J.H. Taylor
Established: 1889