The Open

Spectators arrive to enjoy The Open Golf at Royal Birkdale in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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The Open may be over – but you can relive your Royal Birkdale experience with Southport Golf Tours

Guest Blog by Mel Palmer, Southport Golf Tours  After four unforgettable days of The 154th Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale, Ryan Fox has lifted the Claret Jug and the…

Ryan Fox has won The 154th Open Golf Championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport. Photo by The R&A

The Open Golf Championship generates £200m for local economy as Southport is showcased to the world

Southport chef Chris Stead the owner of The Ready Steady Chef has enjoyed The 154th Open Golf tournament at Royal Birkdale where he cooked for golfers including Scottie Scheffler (pictured)

Southport chef Chris Stead chosen as private chef for Scottie Scheffler during memorable week at The Open

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Southport Market. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Southport Market Quarter Festival to bring live music, family entertainment and community celebration

Merseyside Police will be supporting The 154th Open Golf championship at Royal Birkdale in Southport
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Merseyside Police prepares to welcome 300,000 visitors to The 154th Open Golf championship in Southport 

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R&A unveils The Open Commitment with new fan code of conduct ahead of event in Southport

A temporary flight restriction zone, specifically affecting drones, will be in place above Royal Birkdale golf course in Southport as part of the policing operation during The 154th Open Golf Championship.
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Flight restriction zone at The 154th Open Golf Championship bans drones from flying during event

The Hole In 1 Golf shop on Lord Street in Southport, owned by Glyn and Lisa Richards and son, Max, is all set for The 154th Open Golf Championship coming to Southport. Photo by Bertie Cunningham Southport BID
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Hole In 1 Golf unveils Activation Zone and extended hours as The 154th Open Golf comes to Southport

Wayfarers Arcade on Lord Street in Southport town centre will host the inaugural Wayfarers Contemporary Art Fair from Thursday 16th July to Saturday 18th July 2026. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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Wayfarers Contemporary Art Fair launches in Southport with over 100 artists and support for Bebe’s Hive

A Merseyrail train at HillsideTrain Station in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport
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The Open Golf in Southport to see rail and bus services increased as travel guidance issued

The Open golf championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport. Photo by Sefton Council
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Businesses can make the most of The Open Golf with free ‘Southport Open for All’ campaign toolkit

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