There’s something magical about stepping off a plane in England, golf clubs in hand, knowing you’re about to embark on a journey through the history and soul of the game. That’s exactly how this trip begins—straight to Sunningdale on arrival day. Few places capture the spirit of English golf quite like Sunningdale. The heather, the towering pines, the rolling fairways—it’s a welcome that says: you’ve arrived in golfing heaven. It’s the perfect warm-up, though “warm-up” hardly does justice to a course consistently ranked among the best in the world.
The next stop takes us to the rugged southeast coast, where golf meets the elements in their rawest form. Royal St George’s, host to 15 Open Championships, is a true test. Every bump, every gust, every bounce feels unpredictable, but that’s links golf at its finest. Just down the road lies Royal Cinque Ports, which twice hosted The Open and continues to demand precision and imagination. Then there’s Prince’s Golf Club, a 27-hole gem that once crowned Gene Sarazen Open Champion in 1932. Three clubs within a stone’s throw, each offering a different flavour of links golf, each steeped in championship pedigree. It’s like stepping back in time, walking in the footsteps of legends with the sea breeze at your back.
But this trip isn’t only about the famous venues. It’s about discovering hidden treasures. And few are more captivating than Blackwell Golf Club in Worcestershire—a true Golfer’s course and home to our company’s namesake, Dr. William Tweddell. There’s an aura here, knowing Bobby Jones once played an exhibition match on these fairways just after winning The Open at Royal Liverpool. In fact, Blackwell’s par 3 - 13th hole inspired Augusta’s iconic 12th. To play here is to feel a direct link to the very fabric of golfing history. For me, it’s personal. To stand where Dr. Tweddell stood, to feel that same quiet charm—it’s a reminder that golf isn’t just about the big venues, but about stories and traditions that live on in places like Blackwell.
From there, we head north to Liverpool, a city that thrives on culture, music, and sport. The Municipal Hotel makes for the perfect base—stylish, vibrant, and only adding to the buzz of the trip. Of course, the golf here needs no introduction. Royal Liverpool (Hoylake), where Dr. Tweddell lifted the Amateur Championship in 1927 and where Open history has been written again and again. Royal Lytham & St Annes, with its intimidating bunkers and aura of tradition. And finally, Royal Birkdale, often hailed as the fairest test on the Open rota, where the dunes frame each hole with theatrical beauty.
When you step back and take it all in, you realise just how special this journey is. Six Open Championship venues. Sunningdale, one of the world’s most celebrated inland courses. And Blackwell, a hidden jewel with connections to both Augusta National and Dr. Tweddell himself. Add to that the rich culture of Liverpool, the history of the southeast coast, the pubs, the people, and the sheer variety of golf on offer—and you’ve got what I’d argue is the best golf trip you can take in the UK.
It’s not just a trip. It’s a story. A pilgrimage. A chance to walk where champions have walked, to play courses that shaped the game, and to discover places that remind us why we fell in love with golf in the first place.
And I can promise you this: when you finally head home, you won’t just be taking memories—you’ll be carrying a piece of golfing history with you.