Jul 22nd, 2017 Article
Record breaking crowds at Royal Birkdale
The R&A has announced that 235,000 spectators attended this year’s The Open at Royal Birkdale, making it officially the largest crowd for an Open staged outside of St Andrews.
Oct 18th, 2017 Article
Jordan Spieth presents Royal Birkdale with signed 3 iron
Jordan Spieth has presented Royal Birkdale with the three iron that won him the 2017 open.
Jul 21st, 2017 Article
Amazing Grace makes Major history at Royal Birkdale
The golfing history books have just been rewritten at Royal Birkdale as Branden Grace shot a sensational 62 at The Open Championship to break the record for the lowest round at a Major Championship.
Jul 18th, 2017 Article
The 7 Most Memorable Birkdale Open Moments
It's Open eve and and we can't wait for it all to kick off in the morning. In the meantime we've got seven moments of Birkdale magic to keep your Open buzz up!
May 22nd, 2017 Article
Harrington re–enacts his famous shot
Former Major champion Padraig Harrington returned to Royal Birkdale on Monday to the scene of one of the most famous shots in modern Open Championship history.
Feb 22nd, 2017 Article
Everton FC and R&A in media deal
Everton FC has agreed a media partnership with the R&A as The Open comes to Royal Birkdale this summer.
Jul 19th, 2017 Article
Record breaking crowds expected for 146th Open
A record crowd for Royal Birkdale of more than 225,000 spectators are expected to attend The 146th Open this week, making it one of the best ever attended in the history of the Championship.
Aug 31st, 2020 Article
Joe Long wins the 125th Amateur Championship
Joe Long savoured success at Royal Birkdale to win The 125th Amateur Championship. The Englishman showed composure over the renowned links in Southport to defeat fellow Englishman and good friend Joe Harvey, 23, in an exciting 36-hole final. Long recorded a 4&3 victory, to become the first Englishman since Harry Ellis in 2017 to win The Amateur Championship.
Mar 30th, 2017 Article
R&A teams up with the Grand National
The Open has teamed up with The Randox Health Grand National ahead of the 146th staging of the Championship at Royal Birkdale this July.
Apr 6th, 2017 Article
Hillside GC gets £1 million revamp
A transformation of Hillside Golf Club in Southport is set for completion this month, just in time for The Open.
Jul 17th, 2017 Article
The Open Betting Special!
Who does the Golf Spiv think you should spend you hard earned cash on at The Open...
May 11th, 2017 Article
Glenmorangie appoint Clifford French
Glenmorangie, the official spirit of The 146th Open Championship, has appointed sport and entertainment consultancy, Clifford French, to activate their sponsorship of the Championship at Royal Birkdale.
