For my Golf Course Review of the Hoylake Links at Royal Liverpool Golf Club it was an excellent days Golf at one of the best courses in the UK. I used the online booking service which sent me a confirmation e-mail of my booking to my phone with a booking reference it was that easy. The Welcome experienced on arrival was excellent and the starter Jim McVey was extremely helpful with letting me know how to get around. The Pro Shop has all you need and the the guys are really friendly and helpful in getting you ready, I purchased a bag tag to add to my collection.

The Course has all the practice facilities you need which I rate 10 out of 10 these include a Driving Range,Putting Green and chipping area my advice is to make sure you know how to get out of the Links bunkers as they are pretty steep with have deep sand.

At 14h55 sharp it was my time to tee off and Jim the starter took me down to the 1st Tee to get me off. He gave me with a last few words of advice as to the best way to play the hole which I thought was a really nice touch and was much appreciated.

For those of you who have played the 1st hole you will know that it is one of the most difficult of opening holes as it has OB both left and right so getting a good opening drive is critical. Once you have got off the 1st tee unscathed it is now time to relax and to enjoy the Golf Course which can be played from Red,Yellow or for the more adventurous Green Tee's.

When it comes to the business end of the Golf Course the Hoylake Links is exceptional from the Tee's to the fairways as well as the Greens and Bunkers. The Cleanliness and Manicuring of the Course is the best I have seen and I didn't even see a broken tee on any of the Teeing grounds. The course played pretty quickly but this may depend on your level as balls can get lost pretty easily. Course Yardage Marking is on the sprinkler heads on all holes but I would also suggest purchasing the strokesaver as well.

You can't fault the Layout and Design of the Course and it will present a challenge to all level of golfers especially when the wind gets up. One of the things you will discover is that the bunkers are well placed and best avoided as they will slow up your progress and you can't always play forwards. According to the local rules Rakes are to be positioned outside the bunker to cause the least interference.

The 19th Hole has a great atmosphere and the Clubhouse according to the Courses Website ''is also home to arguably the finest collection of golf memorabilia to be seen outside St. Andrews''. There are many pieces of interest dotted including photos and old golf clubs all around the Clubhouse, as well as those gathered together in the lobby.

In summary my enjoyment of the Hoylake Links at Royal Liverpool Golf Club was 10 out of 10 and it is one of the best Golf Course that I have ever played not to mention that it has hosted the hosted the ''Open Championship'' 11 times the latest being in 2006 which Tiger Woods won.