Every Hole at Royal Birkdale | Golf Digest
Golf DigestRoyal Birkdale's towering dunes near Southport, England, hide some of the flattest, most forgiving fairways in Open golf. Opened in 1934 and granted "Royal" status in 1951, it's hosted the Open 11 times, including the 2026 Open Championship, second only to St. Andrews. Unlike most links courses, Bir