Royal Birkdale Prints
The 18th and the Art Deco clubhouse among the Southport dunes.
Linda Hartough's Birkdale prints are of the 18th, finishing in front of the white Art Deco clubhouse built to look like a ship riding the dunes. It is the view an Open crowd sees from the final grandstand.
Birkdale's character comes from its land. The holes run along the valleys between tall sandhills covered in willow scrub and marram grass, so the fairways are relatively flat while the dunes on either side act as natural grandstands. There are few blind shots, which is unusual on a links, and players can generally see what they face. Mackenzie & Ebert remodeled several holes ahead of the 2026 Open.
Royal Birkdale has hosted The Open eleven times, between 1954 and 2026. It also hosted the Ryder Cup in 1965 and 1969. The 1969 match ended in a tie after Jack Nicklaus conceded a short putt to Tony Jacklin on the final green, a gesture still cited as an example of sportsmanship. The club has also hosted the Women's Open, the Senior Open and the Amateur Championship.
Choosing a Royal Birkdale print
Two canvas listings of the 18th are offered at 12"x20" and 21"x36", each in limited editions and artist proofs, and a 15 3/8"x27" limited edition on fine art paper. Compare the images on each listing before you choose; the paper print is the one to frame under glass.
The prints
#18 Royal Birkdale
The 18th at Royal Birkdale is a closing hole that demands everything you have left. The fairway, framed by towering dunes, leads to a green set against the backdrop of the historic clubhouse. With the wind often howling off the Irish Sea, every shot is a test of nerve and precision. It’s a stage where champions are crowned and history is etched into the links. 15 3/8″x37″ Fine Art Paper is on sale for 50% off.
#18 Royal Birkdale
Steeped in Open Championship folklore, Birkdale’s closing hole has witnessed golf’s most memorable moments across decades of major competition. The tee shot must navigate treacherous cross-bunkers and willow scrub to find the perfect angle for attack. Against the stunning backdrop of the clubhouse’s distinctive white facade, this historic par-4 provides the perfect theater for championship drama.
#18 Royal Birkdale
Royal Birkdale’s magnificent finale has crowned champions and broken hearts throughout its storied Open Championship history. This challenging par-4 demands a brave drive over undulating fairway bunkers to reach the ideal position for the approach. With the iconic Art Deco clubhouse providing a majestic backdrop, this legendary finishing hole delivers drama worthy of golf’s greatest stage.
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Call the gallery at 843.379.3890 and we will help you compare editions, sizes and framing before you order.
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