Royal Birkdale GC

What this course rewards

Balanced venue — no single skill dominates scoring. Length: 40th percentile of tour venues. Emphasis is derived from this venue's profile — it describes what the course rewards, and complements the course-fit model (terms in the glossary).

1. Approach31%

   graded on mid-iron proximity (125–150 yds) and mid/long-iron proximity (150–175 yds)

2. Off the tee21%

   graded on total driving (distance + accuracy combined) and distance from the edge of the fairway

3. Course history20%

   past results at this venue

4. Around the green16%

   scrambling from rough and sand

5. Putting12%

   5–10 ft make rate and lag putting

Hosting history