✅ Highest concentration of Championship Links courses in England
✅ The town boasts a lively centre with fantastic nightlife
✅ Play on three Open Championship venues
Southport is ‘England's Golfing Capital', with links courses of the highest quality steeped in golfing history.Many of the courses in Southport & Merseyside are situated outside the major cities, Liverpool is well known for its lively nightlife and restaurants, a must for anyone touring the area!
Staying in Southport is the most popular due to its close proximity to the best courses and its wide array of bars, restaurants and off the course activities. Southport and Merseyside is arguably the best place in the UK for a balance of quality golf courses and great nightlife, there is certainly something for everyone.
Bars & Clubs
Southport offers plenty of bars and pubs to keep you occupied however if you after a high energy atmosphere you should go to Liverpool renowned for its lively nightlife.
• Peaky Blinders Bar (Bar, Southport)
• Santa Chupitos (Bar, Liverpool)
• Mansion (Nightclub, Liverpool)
• Spenders Bar (Bar, Southport)
• The Phoenix (Pub, Southport)
• Laughter House (Comedy Club, Liverpool)
Food & Refreshments
Southport and Liverpool offer every cuisine you would ever need from around the world and has anything from pub food to high-end dining available
• Bistro 21 (Local Cuisine, Southport)
• Panoramic 34 (Local Cuisine, Liverpool)
• Firepit (Smokehouse, Southport)
• Roksi (Local Cuisine, Liverpool)
• Thai Rice (Thai, Southport)
• Taj Mahal (Indian, Southport)
Landmarks & Tourist Spots
One of the largest cities in England, Liverpool is full of history, museums and sporting attractions to keep you entertained. Southport is home to more nature-based activites focused on the seaside.
• The Carvern Club - The Beetles (Music Bar)
• Southport Beach (Beach)
• Liverpool Cathedral (Historic Landmark)
• Southport Pier (Landmark)
• Liverpool FC Stadium Tour (Sporting Attraction)
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To experience the links courses in their prime condition the best time to visit is between late April and early October. During these months you'll benefit from longer daylight hours firmer fairways and vibrant greens making for a truly memorable round. The peak summer months of June July and August offer the warmest weather. However travelling in the shoulder seasons of spring or autumn can provide excellent value and a quieter experience on the courses.
Southport offers a fantastic range of accommodation to suit every group's preference and budget. From grand Victorian hotels along the promenade to modern comfortable guesthouses and self-catering apartments there is a perfect base for your trip. As a classic seaside town Southport has a vibrant atmosphere. You'll find a brilliant selection of traditional pubs lively bars and diverse restaurants all within easy reach. It's the ideal place to relax discuss the day's putts and enjoy some well-earned hospitality.
Southport is the undisputed heart of 'England's Golf Coast' an incredible stretch of coastline boasting an unrivalled concentration of world-class championship links courses. This is not just a golf trip; it's a pilgrimage for any serious golfer. You get to walk in the footsteps of legends play courses that have shaped the history of The Open Championship and experience the unique challenge of authentic links golf. The town itself is a classic seaside resort providing a fantastic base with great hotels restaurants and atmosphere for your group to enjoy after your rounds.
The quality in Southport is staggering but a few courses truly stand out on any golfer's bucket list. The undisputed trio known as the '3 Royals' of the region includes the formidable Royal Birkdale a 10-time Open Championship host. Nearby you have Royal Liverpool and Royal Lytham & St Annes both iconic Open venues in their own right. Beyond those, you simply must consider Hillside Golf Club often called the "best back nine in Britain" and the stunningly beautiful and challenging Formby Golf Club. For a complete tour we also highly recommend Southport & Ainsdale and West Lancashire.
