The Open Returns To Englands Golf Coast in 2028!

The announcement that The R&A will take The Open back to Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in 2028 is fantastic news for golf fans and golf travellers alike. The famous Lancashire links will host golf’s oldest major championship for the 12th time, adding another chapter to one of the game’s most historic venues. 

What makes the announcement even more exciting is the wider picture for England’s Golf Coast. With Royal Birkdale Golf Club hosting The Open in 2026 and Lytham taking centre stage in 2028, the Liverpool region will effectively welcome golf’s greatest championship twice in three years. 

For golfers planning a future links golf adventure, this is another reminder that the north west of England is one of the world’s elite golf destinations. Within a relatively short drive, visitors can experience a collection of legendary courses that rival anywhere in Scotland or Ireland.

At the heart of it all is Royal Liverpool Golf Club, one of the most iconic Open venues in the rota and a course steeped in championship history. Nearby sits Royal Birkdale Golf Club, consistently ranked among the finest links courses in the world and admired for its dramatic dunes and immaculate conditioning.

Then there is Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club itself, famous for its punishing bunkers, demanding closing stretch and unforgettable Open moments from champions such as Seve Ballesteros and Ernie Els. 

But the depth of quality does not stop there. Formby Golf Club offers a unique combination of towering pine trees and classic links terrain, while Wallasey Golf Club is known as the birthplace of the Stableford scoring system and remains one of England’s most underrated layouts. Hillside Golf Club is another must-play venue and is often considered by many golfers to be championship quality in its own right.

One of the biggest attractions of a golf trip to this region is the convenience. Golfers can stay in Liverpool and access a remarkable number of world-class courses within an hour. That makes it easy to combine elite golf with everything the city itself has to offer.

Liverpool is one of the UK’s great sporting and cultural cities. Visitors can explore the revitalised waterfront, visit museums linked to The Beatles, enjoy the city’s famous nightlife and sample outstanding restaurants and pubs after a day on the links.

For sports fans, there is also the opportunity to experience a Premier League match during the trip. Watching Liverpool F.C. at Anfield or Everton F.C. adds another unforgettable layer to an already incredible golf getaway.

With The Open returning to Birkdale in 2026 and Royal Lytham in 2028, there has never been a better time to start planning a golf trip to England’s Golf Coast. The championship spotlight is firmly back on Liverpool and the surrounding links, and golfers from around the world will be eager to experience it for themselves. 

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