Beyond Birkdale: Playing the “Golf Coast” During Open Week

Golf transfers Liverpool V Class & Minibus
by ManPool
on April 3, 2026

While The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale is the main event, no true golfer visits the North West in July 2026 without bringing their own clubs. The “Golf Coast” is a concentrated stretch of world-class links, and for many fans, the ultimate trip involves watching the pros in the morning and tackling a legendary course of their own in the afternoon.

However, moving a group and multiple sets of clubs between Southport’s elite venues during the busiest week in the sporting calendar is a major logistical challenge. At Manpool Transfers, we provide the “Mobile Clubhouse” experience, offering seamless transport between the region’s most iconic fairways.

The Ultimate “Multi-Course” Itinerary

During Open Week, the demand for tee times at neighboring clubs like Hillside, Southport & Ainsdale (S&A), and Formby is sky-high. If you’ve managed to secure a slot, the last thing you want is to be late because you couldn’t find a taxi large enough for your gear.

Our Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Executive Minibuses are specifically designed for these multi-course rotations:

  • The “Club Space” Guarantee: We know that “tour bags” are the standard for an Open week trip. Our vehicles feature massive boot capacity, ensuring four to seven sets of clubs, electric trolleys, and travel cases fit with ease. No bags on laps, ever.
  • Luxury Interior: Between rounds, our V-Class acts as a private lounge. With “conference seating” and climate control, your group can debrief on the morning’s action at Birkdale while heading to the first tee at Formby Hall or West Lancs.
  • Total Equipment Security: Don’t want to drag your clubs into the spectator village at The Open? Leave them safely in our vehicle while we drop you at the Birkdale gates, ready for us to pick you up and head straight to your own tee time.

Navigating the “Golf Coast” Congestion

Southport and the surrounding coastal roads will be under a strict traffic management plan during the Championship. Our local drivers are experts in these routes, knowing exactly how to navigate the back-roads to get you from a hotel in Liverpool or Manchester to the pro shop at Hesketh or Wallasey without getting stuck in the spectator traffic.

We track the local conditions in real-time, ensuring that your “shuttle” between courses is punctual and stress-free. Whether you are playing a sunrise round before heading to the 18th green to watch the leaders finish, or playing 18 holes under the evening sun, we are there when you need us.

The 19th Hole Freedom

The best part of playing the “Golf Coast” is the post-round atmosphere in the historic clubhouses. By booking a dedicated executive transfer for your multi-course trip, your entire group can enjoy a well-earned drink overlooking the Irish Sea.

We act as your designated driver for the duration of your stay. You focus on the links; we handle the luggage, the traffic, and the drive back to your base in total luxury.

Planning to play the “Golf Coast” during The Open 2026?

Experience the ultimate “Course-to-Course” service for groups of all sizes.

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