Ranked #63England

Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club

Ainsdale, Merseyside

Nearest Airport

Liverpool (LPL)

22 km · ~28 min transfer

Airport Transfer

≈ €38

One way, taxi/shuttle

Hotel per Night

GBP 120–220

The Vincent Hotel

3-Night Estimate

≈ €598

Transfer + hotel + green fee

About the Course

Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club occupies a fine stretch of Lancashire links between the towns of Southport and Ainsdale, forming part of the celebrated Merseyside coastal corridor. James Braid designed the current layout in 1906 and the course has remained largely intact, testament to the quality of his original work. The club hosted the Ryder Cup in 1933 and 1937 — two of the matches played in Britain in the interwar period — and has been a regular Open Championship qualifying venue. The course features classic links character: tight fairways through pine-edged dunes, deep pot bunkers, and an exposure to the sea wind that makes club selection a constant challenge. Southport & Ainsdale is a club where the ambience and tradition are as important as the golf itself.

Gallery

Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club — fairway

Course Highlights

Ryder Cup host 1933 & 1937Open qualifying venueJames Braid designPine-edged dunesLancashire links corridor

Awards & Recognition

Ryder Cup 1933, 1937
Open qualifying venue

Visitor Information

Guest Policy: Visitors welcome Mon–Fri. Weekends limited. Handicap certificate required.

MayJuneJulyAugustSeptember

Best months to visit

Where to Stay

The Vincent Hotel

Southport's best hotel, ideal base for the Lancashire links corridor.

WellnessSpa6km from course

GBP 120–220

per night

Where to Eat

S&A Clubhouse Dining Room

On-site

Well-regarded clubhouse dining with a proud Ryder Cup heritage.

Traditional British