OPEN GOLF ROYAL BIRKDALE COURSE INFORMATION 2008
Golf Club
Visitors to Royal Birkdale are assured a warm welcome. The Managing Secretary, Mike Gilyeat and his staff are the people to contact for general enquiries or bookings. Brian Hodgkinson succeeded Richard Bradbeer as the club professional on 1 January 2002 having been Assistant Professional under Richard for 22 years. The greenkeeping staff is led by Chris Whittle, the Course Manager, who joined the club in 1994 having supervised the Muirfield links for six years.
Reservations
Unless personally introduced as a member's guest, visitors must make a reservation and obtain a starting time prior to arrival. Reservations may be made by telephone, letter, fax or email to the Secretary's Office. Handicap Certificates will be required from all visiting golfers.
VISITORS TO THE GOLF COURSE
Whilst visitors are encouraged, they must respect restricted tee-off times. Golfing Societies, Company Days and Prestige Golf Days are programmed to take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Gift Vouchers
The Club will be happy to provide you with a personalised voucher for a round of golf, which will make an ideal and extremely welcome gift for any enthusiastic golfer. We can send it to you or direct to the recipient with any message that you require. Please contact the Secretary's office to discuss your requirements.
Professional's Shop
Private tuition from the Professional or his Assistant can easily be arranged.
GOLFING PROFESSIONALS AT BIRKDALE
The Professional can also quote for video tuition and golf clinics.
Dress
On the course - smart attire is essential, golf shoes are to be worn; shorts may be worn but only with knee length socks. In the clubhouse - smart casual wear is accepted in the Spike Bar and the Mixed Lounge. Jeans, track-suits, T-shirts and training shoes, for example are not permitted either in the clubhouse or on the golf course. A jacket and tie is required in the dining room after 6.00pm.
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