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Course Level: Extremely Difficult

Southport, United Kingdom

Royal Birkdale Golf Club

Par 70 • 7,223 Yards

Defined by rolling dunes and set among the towering sandhills of England’s northwest coast, Royal Birkdale is a celebrated championship links—renowned for its strategic challenge, unmistakable character and enduring Open legacy.
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Year Opened

1889

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Course Architect

Original design by George Lowe; later redesigned by Frederick G. Hawktree & J.H. Taylor
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Grass Type

Fescue & Browntop Bentgrass

Royal Birkdale, Hole 18 green view, SKYTRAK Course Play

Playing Tips For Hole #18

Aim for the heart of the green. The tight entrance makes aggressive pin hunting risky. A center-green target reduces the chance of a finishing-hole mistake and gives you a reasonable opportunity to two-putt on this demanding par 4.
Master the dunes.
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Royal Birkdale Golf Club

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