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Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Hoylake, Merseyside, United Kingdom
18 Holes · Green fees change by season and day; check the club's visitor booking system for current rates · Links
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About Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Royal Liverpool Golf Club, known as Hoylake, is an 18-hole links on the Wirral in Merseyside, laid out beside the River Dee. The club has hosted The Open Championship 13 times, the latest in 2023. Harry Colt reworked the course in the early twentieth century.
- Bobby Jones won the 1930 Open here, the second leg of his Grand Slam.
- Tiger Woods won in 2006, Rory McIlroy in 2014 and Brian Harman in 2023, the most recent Open here.
- The first Amateur Championship was played at Hoylake in 1885, and John Ball later won eight Amateur titles.
- The 1921 match between amateurs of Great Britain and the United States, which became the Walker Cup, was played here.
History of Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Royal Liverpool opened in 1869, laid out by Robert Chambers and George Morris, and is among the oldest seaside clubs in England. It hosted the first international match between England and Scotland in 1902. Hilton and John Ball dominated amateur golf.
Signature holes at Royal Liverpool Golf Club
The 17th is a new par 3 by Tom Mackenzie and Martin Ebert, completed before the 2023 Open.
When to play Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Plan a weekday round. Weekend tee times are generally reserved for members, and visitor times are issued in advance through the club's booking system, so book well before you travel.
Playing Royal Liverpool Golf Club: tips
Royal Liverpool is a private club that accepts visitors by advance booking, so use the visitor tee booking on the club's website rather than turning up. You need a current club or society handicap. Contact the club on 0151 632 3101 with any questions, and check the dress code before arriving.
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Visit Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Meols Drive, Hoylake, Wirral CH47 4AL
Hoylake, Merseyside, United Kingdom
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Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Liverpool Golf Club
Who has won The Open at Royal Liverpool?
Hilton won in 1897, and Hagen and De Vicenzo were also champions here, alongside Jones, Woods, McIlroy and Harman.
Was Royal Liverpool once a racecourse?
Yes. The golf course was laid out over former racecourse land.
Can you hire a caddie at Royal Liverpool?
Yes, the club offers a caddie service for visitors, so ask when you book your tee time.