Birkdale Golf Club

Nice course but pace of play was poor and the stacked groups behind you would make you feel like you were to blame

The course was in great shape and played pretty well. Be careful not to hit your ball off the fairway on hole #5. You might end up getting harassed and extorted by an old man that lives on that hole. One of our groups shots went toward his house and he came on the course and demanded someone pay him $20 bucks for the alleged damage to his house. No one was going to give him money so he reached in and stole the key from our cart until someone payed him. The course took action against the guy but never reached out to anyone in our group to see how we were. We had to get in contact with them. If I’m paying to play a course in a golf community I’d expect a little better from the course and not expect to get harassed on the course. Fun course just bring your cash just in case you hit a bad shot on #5.

I have many options to play in the area, including Magnolia Green just down the street from my house. But I keep finding myself back at Birkdale after rediscovering it a few months ago.

The conditions are decent right now, with the greens fully recovered from aeration (they roll a little slower than I'd like but fairly smoothly). The fairway grass is the best part but there isn't a noticeable weakness other than the occasional drainage issue.

I also really like the layout here as just about every hole has a unique character to it and the par-5s in particular offer some fun options and scoreable opportunities.

The staff is great here, they even gave me a discount as my round wasn't likely to finish before dark and I really appreciate the thoughtfulness and the offer. It'll make me keep coming back again and again!

Course is in great shape. Overseeding the fairways was the ticket.

Greens are great and getting faster each round. .

The value, $33 18 holes on a fun golf course. Highly recommend. We enjoy the experience.

Course is in excellent shape. Fairways are really coming in and the greens played really well. The course will be even better the warmer it gets.

Fairways were dialed in, best we've played on. Greens although slow are coming around nicely. Overall great value.

Big shout out to the guys in the clubhouse. Had intentions to play 18 but the weather decided, no way. The guys in the clubhouse gave us 9 hole raincheck, which was greatly appreciated. Stand up behavior that's appreciated in these challenging times.

Play this course, it's a nice bargain.

Birkdale has always been one of my favorite courses. For the money it can’t be beat. However, the staff over the last few years has gotten progressively worse. They people in the pro shop are quick to look down their nose at you. Today, I went to play a round by myself, just to get a little “me” time. It is the only thing I can do to get out of the house. During a nationwide pandemic, the guy in the pro shop tried to force me to play with 2 random people I have never met. Pairing up people is almost a guarantee at this course. It happened every time I play. But for me to express concern over safety due to the coronavirus, and for the guy behind the desk to say “that’s what you get when you book online” is downright inexcusable. This isn’t Augusta National, there is no need to treat or speak to your customers like they are not people.

Overall course was stellar with the exception of greens. Sand and in need of mowing made for a slow adventure in putting. But the overall course was solid.

Fun track, highly recommend.

I hadn't played here in nearly 10 years so it was basically a first-time play for me. Overall it's a very good course with a decent design, and great conditions.

SPECIAL NOTE: The course is currently overseeding so carts are limited to the rough.

Birkdale is the only course in the area that overseeds which definitely gives them an advantage this time of year when the weather is warm but the Bermuda turf of other courses is still dormant. The green luster of the fairways is very appealing and plays well. The greens were a decent speed and fairly smooth.

Pace of play was good despite being pretty busy and my tee time cost me under $30 so it's a good vaule. I look forward to playing here again soon!

Course in pretty good shape, especially considering this early in the Spring. Cart path needs work, but show me a course that doesn't. With Corona Virus scare, the bar and grill were not open. Some pre-packaged snacks and sodas available at the Golf desk area.

Course was in great shape! The greens were hard,dry, and fast. A member of our foursome can really spin the ball and he had a tough time keeping the ball on the green. I enjoyed it though because it took your putting up a notch.

The course was in a much improved condition since I played it last year.

Fairways were green and in good shape. Greens are starting to come back from the winter...just need a little work. Staff is always friendly and helpful . Thanks again!!

This is a very easy course but it becomes very difficult when you have to chip onto the greens... there are no even lies Around The Greens at all! And I guess today the people who were playing their had no idea what the word golf etiquette meant! It was difficult to play through anybody! I probably won't be back.

Course doesnt drain properly but the most fairways and greens were in great shape.The worst green was 18, which is a shame as its the last thing you remember. The cart paths are in need of desperate repair.