Southport · England · Merseyside

Hillside Golf Club

Hillside Course

Hillside Course holds a recognised position in Merseyside golf, a major links course adjacent to Royal Birkdale. Located in Southport, in the Merseyside region, this course is set within a links landscape shaped by wind, sand, and the ground game. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to England, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Hillside Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial value.

links · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,400 m · 1911
ArchitectDonald Steel · Donald Steel
At a glance
Hillside Course holds a recognised position in Merseyside golf, a major links course adjacent to Royal Birkdale. Located in Southport, in the Merseyside region, this course is set within a links landscape shaped by wind, sand, and the ground game. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to England, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Hillside Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial value.
Geography & setting
Hillside Course is located in Southport, in the Merseyside region of England. The course unfolds within a links terrain shaped by wind, sand, and the ground game. This geographical overview should be complemented by details on the exact soil types, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Un grand links voisin de Royal Birkdale.
The course in detail
The course has 18 holes, a par of 72, and measures approximately 6400 metres from the back tees. The course leverages its links environment to structure angles, hazards, and green approaches.
Practical information