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A Test For The Ages

That feeling of anticipation as you arrive at an Open venue is as special as the round of golf that follows. It’s the sheer weight of history behind our great Open Championship links that sets them apart, and that’s no different on the Wirral Peninsula than it is in Fife, East Lothian or Ayrshire.

A century and a half have passed since the formation of Liverpool Golf Club at Hoylake. Regardless of your depth of knowledge about its history, the hairs on the back of your neck will be standing on end as you step into the clubhouse and feast your eyes on the historic memorabilia. Welcome to England’s second oldest links, where you’ll receive a warm welcome inside before heading outside onto the legendary course.

Having staged The Open 12 times, as well as

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