Located in Hoylake on the Wirral Peninsula, Royal Liverpool Golf Club is one of England’s most historic and prestigious championship links courses. Commonly known as Hoylake, this legendary venue is a highlight of any Liverpool golf tour, England golf holiday or journey along England’s Golf Coast.

Founded in 1869, Royal Liverpool is the second-oldest seaside golf course in England and has played an important role in the history of championship golf. The traditional links layout may appear relatively flat compared with some coastal courses, but strategically positioned bunkers, firm-running fairways, subtle green complexes and ever-changing winds from the Dee Estuary provide an exacting test of links golf.

Royal Liverpool is internationally renowned as a venue for The Open Championship. Some of golf’s greatest players have lifted the Claret Jug at Hoylake, including Tiger Woods in 2006 and Rory McIlroy in 2014, while Brian Harman claimed victory when The Open returned to Royal Liverpool in 2023.

Playing Royal Liverpool Golf Club gives visiting golfers the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of Open champions while experiencing authentic links golf in England at one of the sport’s most historic venues.

Royal Liverpool combines perfectly with Royal Birkdale, Hillside, Formby and Southport & Ainsdale, creating an exceptional itinerary featuring some of the best golf courses near Liverpool and throughout northwest England.

GHW Golf Tours can arrange Royal Liverpool Golf Club tee times as part of a tailor-made England golf tour, combining world-famous championship golf, luxury accommodation and private ground transportation.

For golfers searching for Open Championship golf courses, Liverpool golf packages, golf holidays in England and unforgettable UK links golf tours, Royal Liverpool is an essential addition to the itinerary.