Ainsdale · Championship Links
Southport & Ainsdale
5 minutes from the residence
The course
A classic James Braid links of dunes, heathland and gorse, S&A provides a wonderfully traditional test of coastal golf. Its exposed position ensures the wind is always part of the challenge, while its championship pedigree includes one distinction very few golf clubs anywhere can claim — hosting the Ryder Cup twice.
Notable championships
- Ryder Cup
- 1933 · 1937
- Women's Amateur Championship
- 1936
- Ladies British Open
- 1979
- Amateur Championship
- 1984, plus co-host in 2023
- Senior British Amateur
- 1985 · 1994
- Open Final Qualifying
- 1965 · 1976 · 1983 · 1988 · 1991 · 1998 · 2001
- Location
- Ainsdale
- Character
- Championship Links
- Drive time
- 5 minutes
- Par
- Par 72–75
- Length
- 5,316–6,800 yards
Championship pedigree
- 2× Ryder Cup
- Amateur Championship
- Women's Championships
- Senior Amateur
- Open Final Qualifying