Trip Highlights
- Royal Liverpool, host of The 151st Open in 2023 and ranked among the World's Top 100 Courses
- Royal Birkdale, host of The 154th Open in 2026 and ranked among the World's Top 100 Courses
- Royal Lytham & St Annes, host of The 141st Open in 2012 and ranked among the World's Top 100 Courses
- Hillside, host to many national championships and ranked among the best in England
- Formby, founded in 1888 and host to many national championships
- Southport & Ainsdale, 1933 and 1937 Ryder Cup venue and host to many national championships
- The Hope Street Hotel, Liverpool 4-star lodging
Itinerary
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Day 1
This evening depart the United States.
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Day 2 Southport & Ainsdale
On arrival at the Manchester Airport you will be met by PerryGolf personnel who will assist you with your luggage and transfer to your transportation.
Your preferred arrival & departure airport options are dependent on your personal preferences. The closest airport to your first hotel/golf course is listed first. Some airports have direct transatlantic flights from US cities while others only offer service with connections through European hub cities. Our air department is available to talk through your air travel options.Golf today on Southport & Ainsdale [Details]. Situated in the famous belt of linksland near Southport, bordering onto Hillside. Established in 1906, S&A was chosen as the venue for the Ryder Cup in 1933 and 1937. Few changes have taken place since then. A links course by nature and a fair test of golf.
Hope Street Hotel - Deluxe Room
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Day 3 Hillside
Play Hillside [Details]. Situated next door to Royal Birkdale, Hillside is widely regarded as the best links never to have hosted the Open Championship. The links provides a variety of holes in a majestic setting that will test the best players. The course is well known for its wonderful conditioning with very slick greens. The back nine holes are amongst the best in Britain. Please note a very limited supply of golf carts are available for hire. Certain restrictions may apply, please advise your Golf Travel Specialist.
Hope Street Hotel - Deluxe Room
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Day 4 Formby
Today play Formby Golf Club [Details] . Founded in 1884, Formby is a magnificent traditional links course of charm and elegance situated close to the shoreline of the Irish Sea. The course lies within the sandhills and pinewoods of Formby. The club has a distinguished record of staging many major Amateur events including the British Amateur Championship on four occasions. In 2004, Formby hosted the Curtis Cup when Michelle Wie competed for the US Team. The Green Fee is a day rate allowing you to play 27 or 36 holes if required.
Hope Street Hotel - Deluxe Room
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Day 5 Royal Liverpool
Golf today on Royal Liverpool, 36 holes [Details]. Despite its somewhat flat and benign appearance, Royal Liverpool is among the toughest and most demanding of the great seaside championship links of Britain. Hoylake, as it is more commonly known, lies at the very heart of the history and development of golf in Britain. Built in 1869, on what was then the racecourse of the Liverpool Hunt Club, Hoylake is one of the oldest English seaside courses and regular host venue for The Open.
Drone Footage: Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake, England
Hope Street Hotel - Deluxe Room
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Day 6 Royal Lytham & St Annes
Play Royal Lytham & St Annes [Details], arguably the toughest of England's championship links courses. Unusual for a British links it does not sit beside the sea. It's main defence is the vast numbers of deep bunkers guarding both the fairways as well as the greens. It enjoys a very special atmosphere. It was here in 1926 that Bobby Jones won the British Open Championship, his legendary shot to the 17th green is commemorated by a plaque.
Please note strict handicap limits are set by the club. Men 21 & Ladies 29.
Click here for the golf course IMAGE GALLERYHope Street Hotel - Deluxe Room
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Day 7 Royal Birkdale
Golf on Royal Birkdale [Details] A course that provides a formidable test of links golf and fully deserves its recognition as a true venue for the Open Championship. Each hole runs in valleys between towering sandhills. The problems are clearly stated, if you stray from the fairway the buckthorn and scrub can be demanding. Consistently ranked as one of the best courses in the British Isles and the #1 in England.
Click here for the golf course IMAGE GALLERYHope Street Hotel - Deluxe Room
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Day 8
Depart the United Kingdom from Manchester Airport.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Golf Courses
Southport & Ainsdale, Ainsdale
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Hillside, Southport
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Formby, Liverpool
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Royal Liverpool, Hoylake
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Royal Lytham & St Annes, Lytham St Annes
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Royal Birkdale, Birkdale
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Hope Street Hotel, Liverpool
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Hope Street Hotel, Liverpool
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Hope Street Hotel, Liverpool
More informationGround Transportation
Self Drive - Mercedes Vito automatic (4 persons)
SELF DRIVE BASIS - THE FOLLOWING RENTAL VEHICLE IS INCLUDED IN YOUR TOUR COSTING
Arnold Clark: Mercedes Vito 9 seater Automatic transmission or similar. Includes Unlimited Mileage, Damage Liability Waiver with Zero Excess Waiver, Sat Nav and Road Fund Tax.
(Please note evening collections and early morning drop off may be subject to additional charges, dependent on airport locations and final requirements).
Transportation upgrade options (VIP Coach with Concierge Driver) may be available. Please contact a Golf Travel Expert to discuss your options. This quote is based on a self-drive tour with rental vehicle.
Inclusions
- Accommodation in hotels listed with room category as detailed in the schedule.
- Breakfast daily.
- Green fees for rounds of golf as listed in schedule.
- Ground transportation throughout as detailed below.
- Assistance of PerryGolf's local office at your destination.
- Travel pack with useful information on areas visited in your tour.
- Local taxes.
Important Information
Handicap Certificate: Most courses require visitors to be a member of a recognized golf club and to hold official handicaps, with some courses imposing a maximum handicap restriction. PerryGolf endorses this viewpoint and recommends that players travel with a valid handicap certificate from their golf club which they may be required to produce.
Caddies: If you request caddies on your Reservation form, PerryGolf will make a request for caddies to each club in advance of your visit. PerryGolf enjoys a fine relationship with many golf clubs, and while each Club will do all they can to provide caddies, they cannot be guaranteed. Caddies are not employed by the clubs themselves or by PerryGolf. If you have requested a Caddie on your Reservation Form and the golf club subsequently provides a caddie or bag carrier you are required to make full payment for their services.
Pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions
To help you decide, we've compiled answers to common questions about our Custom Tours. Curious about itineraries, accommodations, or logistics? Our FAQs cover it all. For personalized advice, our Golf Travel Experts are ready to assist.
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How far in advance should I book a trip to ensure best availability?
Our best advice is to decide on your preferred trip and confirm the dates as soon as possible, for everything is a component of availability. If you are traveling during high season, the golf courses can have significant demand and sooner we are able to submit your groups request for tee times and similarly to the hotels, the likelihood of securing your exact, preferred schedule is enhanced.
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What is the optimum size of a group?
Every group has different dynamics but we believe that groups of 8 travelers are more preferred, for two reasons; (1) a group of 8 people remains small enough that everyone can interact with each other easily and (2) in terms of access to golf tee times and hotel arrangements we have found this size of group to be the easiest to accommodate. Of course, we are delighted to assist with groups of 2 to 150 travelers.
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When is the best time to travel?
It varies by destination. High season (for golf) is as follows;
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Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, France & Italy
April – October.
During the summer season you will enjoy the best possible chance of good weather. However Britain does experience changeable, unpredictable weather year round and it is therefore best to anticipate.
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New Zealand & Australia
September – April
Peak season is December - February/March
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Spain, Portugal & South Africa
January - December
South Africa is attractive all year round. Many prefer to visit from October - March. The summer months in the south of Spain and Portugal can be very hot and the condition of the courses deteriorates. Therefore the peak seasons in Spain and Portugal would be April – June & September – November.
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Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, France & Italy
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What forms of payment do you accept?
Checks, MasterCard, VISA or wire transfer/ACH
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Do I need travel insurance?
We strongly suggest and offer an attractive travel protection program. This information is described on the reservations forms.
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When will I receive final travel information?
We ordinarily distribute final travel information 21 days in advance of departure. This includes all hotel contact details for your trip along with other pertinent information.
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Can I ship my golf clubs ahead of me to my destination?
If you would prefer to send your golf clubs, and indeed any luggage in advance to your destination to avoid checked baggage hassles, PerryGolf is pleased to recommend Luggage Forward, the leading provider of doorstep to destination luggage delivery to over 200 countries worldwide. Upon your return, Luggage Forward can have your baggage picked up at your hotel, golf course or cruise port and delivered back home (or can send your clubs back if you are staying on to travel but the golfing portion of your trip is done).
As a client of PerryGolf you are entitled to a 10% discount on any Luggage Forward delivery. For price quotes or to book a delivery, visit www.luggageforward.com/perrygolf. To speak with a Forwarding Specialist, please call 866.416.7447 and remember to reference promo code PERRYGOLF when booking over the phone. Luggage Forward recommends booking at least a couple weeks prior to your trip to ensure you receive all available service options.
Please note: In order to complete an international delivery, you will need to provide travel documents as required by customs.
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Can you assist with dinner suggestions?
PerryGolf provides a dining guide with the information you receive in your Final Travel Documents prior to travel.
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