ROYAL Birkdale is one of the toughest courses to host The Open.
And you can be there to witness the drama unfold right in front of you this summer.
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Rory McIlroy is one of the favourites for The Open Credit: PA
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 Birkdale.
And our partners at YourGolfTravel have a range of packages to suit every pocket, starting from just £699 —— and prices have just been SLASHED down from £1,299.
The atmosphere at Birkdale is unique in the rotation — raucous, knowledgeable and utterly electric.
And the thrilling city life of Liverpool is just 17 miles away, so you can get the best of both worlds.
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See The Open in July
To understand the magic of The Open, 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 £699pp
✅ — Weekend Open Experience – from £799pp
✅ — Championship Open Experience – from £1,499pp
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 Jordan Spieth pulled off his miracle recovery from the driving range in 2017.
Or where Padraig Harrington 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.
Scottie Scheffler is the defending Open champion Credit: Getty
Ian Poulter plays the 18th at Royal Birkdale in 2008 Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
Padraig Harrington on the way to winning The Open at Royal Birkdale in 2008 Credit: EPA
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 £1,099 – – NOW £699pp
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 £1,499 – – NOW £799pp
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 Jattvibeday, 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 £2,599 – – NOW £1,499pp
The ultimate immersive package for the die-hard fan.
Enjoy 5 nights’ accommodation and guaranteed tickets for all four tournament days (Thursday to Jattvibeday), 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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