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History

Royal Liverpool's links might have been reconfigured for the 2006 Open Championships, but one thing remains eternal: the test of golf that they present is as demanding as the day the layout was first extended from nine to 18 holes in 1871. For the first seven years of its life, the course also doubled as a horse-racing track, and echoes of those days are present in the names of the first and eighteenth holes, Course and Stand. Known throughout the golfing world as Hoylake, the links here are by turn beautiful and uplifting - but when the weather turns, they can be aweinspiring and a little soul-destroying,too.

Champions

The test of great course is usually to take a look at its champions: both Walter Hagen (1924) and Bobby Jones (1930), two of the sport's iconic players, won Open Championships here.Under the guidance of course architect Donald Steel, the course has been lengthened and tweaked to present a magnificent, 21st century Royal challenge to the new breed of power player. This unrivalled mix of old and new complete the revival of one of the country's most spectacular venues. To play a round here is to truly experience links golf.

Course Layout

The course layout is to be slightly reconfigured for the Open Championship 2006. The 17th and 18th holes will be played as the 1st and 2nd, meaning that the 558-yard par 5 16th will become the tournament's 18th hole - a spectacular finish that will invite what can be described as "a death or glory" second shot!