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Royal Birkdale Pictures

Gallery of Photos from Royal Birkdale Golf Club

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This gallery of Royal Birkdale pictures includes all 18 holes on the course, 1 through 18. The Royal Birkdale Golf Club is one of the great courses of the world. It has been the site of numerous Open Championships, and also played host to the Women's British Open, Ryder Cup, Walker Cup, Curtis Cup and the British Amateur Championship.

The Birkdale Golf Club was founded in 1889, moved to Birkdale Hills in Southport, England, in 1894, and the links developed in 1922. It was designated "Royal" Birkdale in 1951, and the British Open was first played here in 1954.

When you're finished browsing these photos, check out the Golf Course Pictures index for more galleries.

Images 1-12 of 18

Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 1No. 1Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 2No. 2Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 3No. 3Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 4No. 4
Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 5No. 5Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 6No. 6Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 7No. 7Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 8No. 8
Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 9No. 9Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 10No. 10Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 11No. 11Royal Birkdale - Hole No. 12No. 12

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