ROYAL Birkdale is undoubtedly one of the toughest courses to host The Open.

And you can be there to witness the drama unfold right in front of you.

Rory McIlroy sRory McIlroy is one of the favourites for The Open Credit: PA The Claret Jug golf trophy sits on green grass in front of the Royal Birkdale golf clubhouse.The Claret Jug will be contested at Royal Birkdale in July Credit: PA:Press Association

See The Open in July

Television does not do justice to the sheer scale of .

And our partners at YourGolfTravel have a range of packages to suit every pocket.

The atmosphere at Birkdale is unique in the rotation — raucous, knowledgeable and utterly electric.

And the thrilling city life of is just 17 miles away, so you can get the best of both worlds.

See The Open in July

To understand the magic of , you have to be standing in the dunes, just yards away from the legends making history before your eyes.

Key Trip Information:

  • ⛳ — Event: The Open 2026 at Royal Birkdale
  • 🏨 — Accommodation: Novotel Liverpool Centre
  • ✅ — Weekday Open Experience from £1,099pp
  • ✅ — Weekend Open Experience from £1,499pp
  • ✅ — Championship Open Experience from £2,599pp

It’s a sporting theatre built by nature, where the wind whips off the Irish Sea to test the skills of the world’s greatest players.

See where pulled off his miracle recovery from the driving range in 2017.

Or where struck that majestic 5-wood to seal his title in 2008.

The logistics of a Major can be a Major headache, so our partners at Your Golf Travel have come up with exclusive Open Championship packages.

They are the golden ticket to the summer’s biggest party, removing the administrative headache so you can focus entirely on the golf.

The 153rd Open - Day FourScottie Scheffler is the defending Open champion Credit: Getty Golfer Ian Poulter chips a golf ball as spectators watch at the Open Championship.Ian Poulter plays the 18th at Royal Birkdale in 2008 Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd Padraig Harrington plays an approach shot on the 18th green at Royal Birkdale.Padraig Harrington on the way to winning The Open at Royal Birkdale in 2008 Credit: EPA The 18th green at Royal Birkdale Golf Club with the clubhouse and grandstands under dark, stormy skies.The weather is sure to play its part in the drama of The Open Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd

Open Championship Packages

Weekday Open Experience – from £1,099pp

  • Enjoy the busiest days as the world’s best tackling the testing links course.
  • With 2 nights’ hotel stay in Liverpool, Open tickets to see Thursday and Friday’s action, and transport to the course.

The Weekend Experience – from £1,499pp

  • Perfect for those who want to witness the climax of the tournament.
  • Includes 3 nights’ bed & breakfast accommodation in Liverpool (arriving Friday), official grounds admission tickets for Saturday and Sunday, and seamless return train transfers to the course.

See The Open in July

Royal Birkdale legends

Previous Open champions at Royal Birkdale

1954: Peter Thomson (Australia)

1961: Arnold Palmer (USA)

1965: Peter Thomson (Australia)

1971: Lee Trevino (USA)

1976: Johnny Miller (USA)

1983: Tom Watson (USA)

1991: Ian Baker-Finch (Australia)

1998: Mark O’Meara (USA) – pictured

2008: Padraig Harrington (Ireland)

2017: Jordan Spieth (USA)

The Championship Experience – from £2,599pp

  • The ultimate immersive package for the die-hard fan.
  • Enjoy 5 nights’ accommodation and guaranteed tickets for all four tournament days (Thursday to Sunday), ensuring you don’t miss a single shot of the action.
  • We can also help with upgrades and add-ons, including playing wonderful local courses nearby.

Stay & Play Extensions

Why just watch? Extend your trip to test your own game on England’s Golf Coast.

Add rounds at prestigious nearby links such as Hillside, Formby, or West Lancashire to complete your pilgrimage.

Don’t let another historic summer pass you by from the sofa. The dunes of Royal Birkdale are calling.

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