Visitors coming to Royal Birkdale will be Members for the Day and will have access to all facilities.
On Arrival
You will be greeted by one of our golf operations team and asked to check in with our Professional Shop. A member of our team will be on hand to service all your golfing needs on the day of your visit
Thank you for your interest in playing Royal Birkdale. We are now fully booked for visitor tee times throughout 2026, including our Birkdale Experience package.
Please check back soon for details of 2028 availability.
Thank you for your interest in playing Royal Birkdale. We are now fully booked for visitor tee times throughout 2027, including our Birkdale Experience package.
Please check back soon for details of 2028 availability.
We run a number of Open Events throughout the year. To book, please follow this link: Royal Birkdale Opens
Club Hire – £60
Pull Trolley – £5 (available on the day of play)
Electric Trolley – £25 (pre-booking advised)
Buggy – £50 (medical certificate required)
Buggies
Because of a disability, certain guests might require assistance from a motorised ride-on buggy to play golf.
Regrettably, due to the terrain conditions on the Links, visitors are not permitted to bring their own buggies. Please reach out to the office to explore alternative options for your golfing experience.
We are unable to accept advanced bookings for buggies prior to 1:00pm. However, if buggies are available on the day of play, they may be hired by golfers who present a valid medical certificate. Availability is subject to demand, and we recommend checking with the Pro Shop on arrival.
Our team of caddies are dedicated to enhancing your golfing experience with expert advice and support throughout your round. Every caddie at Royal Birkdale is committed to providing a quality service to all our players, ensuring an unforgettable day on the course.
Caddies (Payable cash(£) to the caddie)
Single Bag – £80+tip
Forecaddies (Payable cash(£) to the caddie)
2 Golfers – £100+tip
3 Golfers – £120+tip
4 Golfers – £140+tip
While we strive to accommodate all requests for specific caddies, please understand that due to high demand, we may not always be able to guarantee your preferred choice.
Kindly be advised that cancellations of caddies within 24 hours of your tee time will incur the caddy fee.
Royal Birkdale is a traditional members’ Club. We ask all members, guests and visitors to dress smartly at all times, with attire that reflects the culture of the Club.
Smart golfing attire is required on the course, including a collared shirt tucked in and dimple or textured-soled golf shoes. Tailored shorts are permitted with ankle socks. Jeans, tracksuits, round-neck T-shirts and training shoes are not permitted.
In the Clubhouse, golf attire is acceptable on the Ground Floor. All headwear must be removed upon entering the Clubhouse.
Click here to view our full Dress Code
Mobile Phones
Please ensure they are silent in the Clubhouse; they may be answered and used discreetly in the Golfers’ Corridor and Locker Rooms.
Tee Selection
We offer four scaled tee options, ranging from 4,877 to 6,736 yards. Our tee selection chart will guide you to the most suitable choice for your game. For the most authentic experience, we recommend selecting the tee that reflects the course as designed by the architect—presenting the same strategic challenges faced by professionals during Championships. To maintain the quality of play, those wishing to play the longest tees must seek approval from the Office.
Slow Play
Normal courtesies and etiquette for golf should be always observed. If your group is holding up play, please stand aside and let the group behind play through.
Ready Golf
At Royal Birkdale ‘Ready Golf’ is encouraged, players are both allowed and encouraged to play out of turn in a safe and responsible way.
Professional Shop
Our Head Professional Gregg Pettersen has a superb array of golfing equipment and apparel to suit the needs and style of all golfers. A visit to his shop is a must when visiting Royal Birkdale where you will find a knowledgeable and friendly team only happy to help find you the right equipment. You are also able to purchase online via his website by clicking here.
PGA Professionals
PGA professionals will receive courtesy of the course when bringing 3 or more guests paying a full green fee. When their guests are on a green fee package including food, the PGA professional will be required to pay for the food element of the package.
Practice Facilities
At Royal Birkdale, our visitors have full use of our Practice Facilities on the day of play.
Driving Range
Our driving range is a short 5-minute walk from the clubhouse and gives every golfer a chance to warm up and prepare for that opening tee shot.
Short-Game Area
Situated next to our driving range our short-game area is one of the best. With two different elevated greens, it gives the golfer a chance to practice every shot they might encounter on their round at Royal Birkdale.
Full payment is required to secure the booking.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure the booking. A provisional enquiry will be held for 14 days after which the tee time will be released unless a deposit has been paid. Full and final payment for green fees is required 60 days before the day of play. Bookings made within 60 days of the date of play will be charged 100% of the green fee at the time of booking. Within 60 days of the date of play, all payments received are non-refundable.
Groups can reduce in numbers up to 60 days before the day of play with no penalty. The total deposit paid will be applied to the balance for the remaining players.
Cancellations received more than 60 days in advance of the date of play will result in the forfeiture of the deposit. Within 60 days of the date of play, cancellations will result in forfeiture of the full green fee. We regret that we cannot offer refunds or future credit due to delayed/cancelled flights, travel plans, personal injury, or illness. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you have travel insurance to cover this eventuality.
Up to 60 days before the day of play, tee times can be moved to an alternative date within a year of the original booking (subject to availability). Should the green fee rate increase the difference will need to be paid.
If you are unable to complete your round of golf due to the course closure, you will be entitled to re-book or receive a full refund for the part of the round unplayed. If the course is open and you decide not to play no refund will be given.
Please note that when making a booking, the tee time arrangements are such that you may be playing behind or ahead of golfers in 4-ball groups. It is important to understand this when booking, as it may affect the pace of play and overall experience on the course.
Please be aware that our golf course may be subject to necessary maintenance procedures during the winter and shoulder rate seasons. While we strive to minimise disruptions, some maintenance activities may temporarily impact the condition of certain areas of the course.
We actively fill tee times to ensure efficient use of the course. Any bookings made for 2-ball or 3-ball groups may be paired with other golfers, including singles, to create 4-ball groups wherever possible. This policy is designed to enhance the pace of play and optimise the golfing experience for all players. By making a booking, you acknowledge and accept this arrangement. Due to this, we reserve the discretion to move tee times by up to 30 minutes to facilitate the efficient management of the tee sheet. Any such changes will be communicated to you in advance.
Guests are welcome to take personal photographs and videos during their round for private, non-commercial use, such as recording personal memories of their visit. We ask that when doing so, you remain mindful of the privacy and enjoyment of other guests on the course. Any photography or filming intended for commercial purposes, including but not limited to advertisements, brand promotions, sponsored content, monetised social media or video platforms (such as YouTube or Instagram), or any activity where the individual or organisation is being financially compensated is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from Royal Birkdale. This applies regardless of the equipment used and includes, but is not limited to, drone footage, professional camera equipment, or the use of additional crew or personnel. Any footage featuring the course name, logo, signage, or branding in a commercial context may not be published or distributed without prior written approval. Guests wishing to film content at the course are encouraged to submit a filming request to the secretary’s office in advance of their visit. We welcome legitimate filming enquiries and will endeavour to accommodate requests where possible. Breach of this policy may result in removal from the course without refund, and Royal Birkdale reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal remedies where footage is used without consent.
Royal Birkdale operates a licensed premises and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the clubhouse and, where applicable, on the course. Guests are not permitted to bring their own alcohol onto the course or clubhouse premises. Guests are expected to drink responsibly throughout their visit. The Club reserves the right to refuse service of alcohol to any guest who appears to be intoxicated, and to remove from the premises any guest whose behaviour, whether related to alcohol consumption or otherwise, is deemed to be disruptive, offensive, or detrimental to the enjoyment of other guests. Removal from the course or premises as a result of alcohol-related behaviour will not entitle the guest to a refund of green fees or any other charges paid.
Guests visit and play at Royal Birkdale at their own risk. The Club accepts no liability for any personal injury, loss, theft, or damage to personal property sustained on the course or premises, except where such injury, loss, or damage is caused by the proven negligence of Royal Birkdale or its employees. Guests are reminded that golf is a sport that carries inherent risks, including the risk of injury from golf balls, equipment, and the natural terrain of the course. All guests are expected to take reasonable care for their own safety and the safety of others at all times during their visit. Royal Birkdale strongly recommends that all guests hold appropriate personal insurance to cover injury, loss, or damage during their visit. For visiting groups, we recommend that an appropriate level of travel or activity insurance is arranged prior to the date of play.