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The 154th Open · Royal Birkdale · Southport 2026
Arrange premium chauffeur-driven transport to Royal Birkdale for The 154th Open in Southport. MCR EXEC supports corporate guests, hospitality clients, international visitors and private golf groups with airport arrivals, rail station pickups, retained chauffeur hire and multi-vehicle planning.
We cover the full journey: one-way transfers in before the event, full-day retained hire during the Championship days from 16–19 July to protect chauffeur and vehicle availability, and one-way transfers back out afterwards.
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Check Availability Early
If you are arranging transport for corporate guests, hospitality clients, international visitors or a private golf group, send a short enquiry first. We can confirm whether the required date, vehicle type and journey structure are realistic before requesting the full itinerary.
Arriving before The Open or travelling onward after it ends? One-way chauffeur transfers can be requested. During the Championship days from 16–19 July, bookings move to retained full-day chauffeur hire with an 8-hour minimum to protect vehicle availability, chauffeur continuity and return journey reliability.
Open Week Transport
The 154th Open will bring significant visitor movement into Southport and the wider Merseyside area. During major championship days, transport demand rises sharply around Royal Birkdale, local hotels, rail stations and airport arrivals.
For companies hosting clients, organisers moving VIP guests, and overseas visitors travelling with golf luggage, a planned chauffeur itinerary gives greater control across arrival, event-day travel and onward departure arrangements.
MCR EXEC can support journeys from Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Formby, Southport and surrounding areas. For local travel into the town, our Southport chauffeur service page provides wider area coverage.
Who We Support
This service is designed for the people responsible for making high-value golf travel run smoothly. That includes executive assistants, travel managers, corporate hospitality teams and golf tour organisers.
Structured airport, hotel and event travel for directors, clients and senior guests.
Support for multiple arrivals, rail station pickups and timed movement across Open week.
Chauffeur planning for private groups, international visitors and multi-day golf travel.
Premium transport for hosted guests, VIP spectators and client entertainment.

Ideal for organisers handling client hospitality, guest schedules and premium travel to Royal Birkdale.

Mercedes V-Class hire suits guests travelling with golf bags, hold luggage and event-day essentials.
Airport, Rail, Hotel And Private Aviation Pickups
MCR EXEC can support pre-booked chauffeur travel from major North West arrival points. These include Manchester Airport, Manchester city centre, Liverpool, Southport, Formby, Chester, private aviation terminals and selected hotel locations.
Key Arrival Points

For international golf visitors, our Manchester Airport chauffeur service can connect directly into Open week travel.

Arrange chauffeur collection from Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Liverpool Lime Street or Southport rail connections.

Guests staying in Liverpool, Formby or coastal Merseyside can be collected for planned chauffeur travel to Royal Birkdale.
Royal Birkdale Transport Options
Royal Birkdale travel is structured around when you are travelling. Guests arriving ahead of the Championship and departing after it ends can request direct one-way chauffeur transfers. During the main Championship days, retained full-day hire protects chauffeur and vehicle availability when demand is at its highest.
Travelling from Manchester, Manchester Airport, Liverpool, London or elsewhere before the Championship begins? Request a direct one-way chauffeur transfer to Royal Birkdale, Southport or your surrounding hotel.
Reserve Your Pre-Event Transfer →From Thursday 16 July to Sunday 19 July, bookings are retained full-day chauffeur hire only, with an 8-hour minimum. Your chauffeur and vehicle remain assigned exclusively to your booking for a more controlled event day.
Retain A Chauffeur For The Day →Heading to Manchester, London, Heathrow, Liverpool or another onward destination once the event has finished? Contact the team with your preferred collection point and timing for a tailored departure quotation.
Plan Your Onward Journey →Arrival and departure transfers are priced individually. Pricing depends on vehicle choice, collection point, route, timing and availability. MCR EXEC will confirm the final price before any booking is accepted.
Mercedes Chauffeur Fleet
Vehicle choice depends on passenger numbers, luggage, golf bags and the level of comfort required. The guide prices below apply to the retained 8-hour minimum on Championship days from 16–19 July. Arrival and departure transfers are quoted individually around your route, timing and vehicle choice.

A refined executive saloon for one or two passengers travelling to Royal Birkdale in comfort.

A first-class saloon option for VIP guests, senior executives and premium hospitality travel.

The preferred option for small groups, up to 6 passengers, airport luggage and golf bags during Open week.
Group And Corporate Planning
Corporate golf travel often involves more than a simple pickup and drop-off. Guests may arrive on different flights, stay in different hotels, or need transport across several days.
MCR EXEC can review passenger numbers, arrival points, preferred vehicles and itinerary details before recommending the most suitable chauffeur structure.
Send us your dates, passenger numbers, pickup points, preferred vehicle type and return requirements. We can review the itinerary and recommend the right structure for Open week.
Local Southport Coverage
Guests attending The Open may stay across Southport, Birkdale, Formby, Liverpool, Chester, Manchester, Lytham St Annes, Preston or Blackpool. MCR EXEC can support pre-booked travel from hotels, serviced apartments, private residences, rail stations and airport terminals.
For accommodation-led journeys, our hotel chauffeur services page explains how MCR EXEC supports hotel, concierge and guest movement.

Local hotel, private residence and station pickups can be planned around the event schedule.
Detailed Itinerary
This detailed form is best for executive assistants, travel managers, hospitality teams and organisers who already have passenger numbers, arrival times, hotel details, return requirements and vehicle preferences.
Use this form if you already have full itinerary details for The Open at Royal Birkdale. Please include passenger numbers, pickup locations, dates, return requirements, luggage details and vehicle preferences where available.
Use our Royal Birkdale Open transport itinerary template if your booking includes multiple vehicles, airport arrivals, full-day hire, passenger groups or several journey movements. Make a copy of the sheet, complete the Transport Itinerary tab, then share your completed sheet link with MCR EXEC.
FAQs
Yes, for arrival and departure journeys. If you are travelling to Royal Birkdale before the Championship begins, or travelling onward once it ends, you can request a one-way chauffeur transfer. During the Championship days from 16–19 July, bookings are retained full-day chauffeur hire only, with an 8-hour minimum, to protect chauffeur and vehicle availability during the busiest period.
Yes. MCR EXEC can support pre-booked chauffeur journeys from Manchester Airport to Royal Birkdale, Southport hotels and nearby accommodation.
Yes. Rail station pickups can be arranged as part of a pre-booked Open week itinerary.
The Mercedes V-Class is usually the most practical option for groups, golf bags and luggage.
Yes. Transport can be planned for corporate guests, VIP clients, hospitality attendees and organiser-led itineraries.
Yes. Retained hire allows the chauffeur and vehicle to remain assigned to the booking for the agreed period.
Early booking is strongly recommended because chauffeur and vehicle availability becomes limited during major events.
Yes. Multi-vehicle planning can be reviewed once passenger numbers, timings and pickup points are confirmed.
Client Reviews
MCR EXEC is trusted by corporate clients, executive travellers, families, private groups and event guests requiring professional pre-booked chauffeur services across Manchester, Southport, Merseyside and the wider North West.
The 154th Open Transport
From airport and city arrivals before The Open, to retained full-day hire during Championship days and onward travel afterwards, MCR EXEC can support a properly planned Royal Birkdale journey.
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