Open venues, compact journeys
Royal Birkdale, Royal Liverpool, Royal Lytham and a remarkable supporting cast—one of Europe’s strongest links clusters, easy to reach and simple to plan.
Three major championship links within one compact corridor.
Excellent golf without long daily transfers.
Strong towns, good access and memorable evening options.
Elite championship golf plus distinctive supporting courses.
Three clear ways to build the trip
Base the itinerary around Southport, Hoylake or Lytham, then choose the course mix that matches your group.
Southport
Choose this for Royal Birkdale, Hillside, Formby and the deepest concentration of quality.
Hoylake & Wirral
Choose this for Royal Liverpool, Wallasey and easy access to Liverpool city life.
Lytham & St Annes
Choose this for Royal Lytham, Fairhaven and a quieter, traditional Lancashire base.
Where to play—and why
Each headline course gives the break a different identity.
Royal Birkdale
Classic dunes, exceptional turf and a course that feels fair even when conditions are demanding.
Royal Liverpool
A subtle, exacting links that rewards disciplined positioning.
Royal Lytham & St Annes
One of Britain’s most distinctive and demanding Open venues.
Hillside
A superb companion round to Royal Birkdale and one of England’s strongest non-royal links.
Choose the base for your type of trip
The right base reduces transfers and gives the group better evenings between rounds.
The Vincent Hotel
Choose this for central dining, group convenience and quick access to Birkdale, Hillside and Formby.
Titanic Hotel Liverpool
Choose this for city energy, strong recovery facilities and access to Hoylake and the Wirral.
Clifton Arms Hotel
Choose this for Lytham, traditional hospitality and an easy Royal Lytham base.
Scotland or Ireland
Choose Scotland for deeper history and a broader national journey. Choose Ireland for wilder coastal scenery and a more expansive road trip.
Tell us how you want the Golf Coast to feel
Share your dates, group size, handicap range and preferred Open venues. TGG will shape the courses, stays and recovery into one clear shortlist.