Southport, England
Royal Birkdale Golf Club is a members-only club steeped in tradition in Southport, England. It peaks in summer.
Outside play is limited and windowed, so timing the visit matters. Green fees run ~£350 (visitor days). The property offers lodging close by, which shapes how we build the days around it.
Royal Birkdale sits on the Open Championship rota, and outside access is limited to specific visitor days that fill up fast. No. 45 on our list, and a strong buddies-trip anchor for a UK links trip.
Summer is the season. Lodging sits nearby, timed around whichever visitor day we can secure.