{"id":7615,"date":"2026-04-03T15:43:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=7615"},"modified":"2026-04-03T15:43:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T15:43:21","slug":"the-open-2026-at-royal-birkdale-v-class-executive-transfers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/the-open-2026-at-royal-birkdale-v-class-executive-transfers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Open 2026 at Royal Birkdale: V-Class &#038; Executive Transfers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_6f0916f6030e9c7a-75\">The 154th Open is returning to the stunning <strong>Royal Birkdale<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/southport\/taxi-from-southport-to-manchester-airport-cars-5-8-seater-taxis-minibuses-executive-transfers\/\">Southport<\/a> from <strong>12 to 19 July 2026<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup> As one of the most iconic venues in golf\u2019s rotation, Birkdale is set to host tens of thousands of fans descending on the Merseyside coast to watch the world\u2019s best compete for the Claret Jug.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are heading to the practice days (starting Sunday 12 July) or the Championship rounds (Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 July), getting there in comfort is key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Choose Executive Transfers for The Open?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"p-rc_6f0916f6030e9c7a-76\">Royal Birkdale is a &#8220;jewel in the crown&#8221; of <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/travelling-to-liverpool-manchester-to-play-golf-the-best-golf-courses-in-the-north-west\/\">golf<\/a>, but with high attendance comes significant traffic and strict local access rules.<sup><\/sup> During the tournament, public parking is usually restricted to Park &amp; Ride facilities.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By booking an <strong>executive transfer<\/strong>, you bypass the stress of navigating event signage and crowded shuttle buses. Our drivers provide a seamless door-to-door service, allowing you to focus on the golf rather than the Sat Nav.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle Capacities for Your Group<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>DM <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/planning-your-trip-to-liverpool-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-airport-taxi-transfers\/\">Airport Transfers<\/a><\/strong>, we specialize in providing the right vehicle for your group size and gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Mercedes V-Class (The Gold Standard)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For groups of up to four, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/blackpool\/visiting-blackpool-travel-in-style-with-a-chauffeur-driven-mercedes\/\">Mercedes<\/a> V-Class<\/strong> is the ultimate choice for style and luxury. It\u2019s perfect for hospitality guests or small groups of golfers who want to arrive refreshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 4 Passengers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Luggage:<\/strong> 4 Golf Bags + 4 Carry-on Bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience:<\/strong> Leather interiors, climate control, and a smooth, quiet ride.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The XLWB Ford Tourneo (For Larger Groups)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re travelling with a larger party of six, we recommend our <strong>Extra Long Wheelbase (XLWB) Ford Tourneo<\/strong>. This &#8220;bigger booted&#8221; minibus ensures you don&#8217;t have to compromise on space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Capacity:<\/strong> 6 Passengers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Luggage:<\/strong> 6 Golf Bags + 6 Carry-on Bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience:<\/strong> Plenty of legroom and a massive boot space specifically designed for heavy equipment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan Your 2026 Trip<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With Championship play kicking off on Thursday 16 July 2026, we highly recommend booking your transfers well in advance. Royal Birkdale is located just outside Southport, and with the eyes of the world on Merseyside, the best local transport options fill up fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re staying in <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/best-way-to-get-picked-up-at-liverpool-john-lennon-airport\/\">Liverpool<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/manchester\/travelling-to-manchester-here-are-the-top-reasons-people-visit\/\">Manchester<\/a>, or coming from further afield, we provide reliable, professional transfers to ensure your experience at The Open is world-class from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Book your 2026 Open Championship transfers today:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mobile \/ WhatsApp:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/447947199830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+447947199830<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:info@dmairporttransfers.co.uk\">info@dmairporttransfers.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">dmairporttransfers.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 154th Open is returning to the stunning Royal Birkdale in Southport from 12 to 19 &hellip; <a title=\"The Open 2026 at Royal Birkdale: V-Class &#038; Executive Transfers\" class=\"hm-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/the-open-2026-at-royal-birkdale-v-class-executive-transfers\/\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The Open 2026 at Royal Birkdale: V-Class &#038; Executive Transfers<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6611,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7615","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-liverpool"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7615","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7615"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7615\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7616,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7615\/revisions\/7616"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6611"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7615"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7615"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7615"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}