Ten best-value alternatives to Royal Birkdale on Merseyside

Interest in playing Royal Birkdale has surged 3,125% since Ryan Fox won The Open Championship there, but with a standard round now costing £495, Warrington-based golfclubs4cash analysed 14 alternative 18-hole courses on Merseyside using green fees, Google ratings and online popularity. Aintree Golf Course, located inside the Grand National racecourse, ranked first at just £28 for 18 holes with a 4.5-star rating. Bidston Golf Club came second at £32.50 and Bowring Golf Club third at approximately £25 per round.