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Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club

Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club pairs James Braid design heritage with a distinctive links landscape of dunes and heathland. Founded in 1906, it has staged two Ryder Cups and The Amateur Championship on England’s Golf Coast.

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  • Airport: Liverpool John Lennon – 50 minutes
Links Course England

Founded in 1906, Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club sits within the storied run of courses on England’s Golf Coast. Associated with James Braid, the course is a par-72 links measuring 6,612 yards and moves through a landscape that blends dunes with stretches of heathland, giving it a character distinct from many neighbouring seaside layouts. Its championship standing is underlined by an exceptional match-play record, having hosted the Ryder Cup twice as well as The Amateur Championship. 

That pedigree is matched by a course that asks for control as much as power, with exposed golfing ground, firm-running links conditions, and a routing shaped by natural movement rather than display. Southport & Ainsdale works particularly well as part of a wider north-west England itinerary, sitting close to other major names while retaining a clear identity of its own: historic, exacting, and grounded in competitive golf. It rewards thoughtful shot-making throughout.

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Plan with our team

Sean Benville
Alison Duffin
Susan McCann

Designed specifically for you.

From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.

Plan with our team

Designed specifically for you.

From the first tee to the final craic at the 19th hole and beyond, let our expert planners curate your perfect journey. Backed by decades of family tradition, we handle every detail so you can focus on the game.

Sean Benville

Sean Benville

Trip Planning Manager

Alison Duffin

Alison Duffin

Events Manager

Susan McCann

Susan McCann

Chief Operating Officer