The **Royal Liverpool Golf Club**, founded in 1869 in Hoylake, Merseyside, England, is one of golf’s most historic and prestigious clubs, renowned for its deep impact on both professional and amateur golf[3][5]. Originally laid out as a nine-hole course by Robert Chambers and George Morris on the Liverpool Hunt Club’s former racecourse, it expanded to 18 holes by 1871—the same year it was granted the “Royal” status through the patronage of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught[3][5]. The club holds a distinguished place in golfing history as a pioneer in the amateur game. It hosted the first-ever Amateur Championship in 1885, which shaped the future of amateur golf worldwide[2][3]. Royal Liverpool was also the site of seminal international matches: the inaugural England-Scotland match in 1902 (later the Home Internationals) and the first Great Britain vs. USA match in 1921, the precursor to the modern Walker Cup[3][5]. The club was instrumental in establishing the rules of amateur status, setting it apart as a guardian of the amateur tradition[3]. Royal Liverpool’s course, a seaside links characterized by its classic design and historical features such as holes named after its horse racing past (“Course” and “Stand”), was redesigned by famed architect Harry Colt in the early 20th century and has evolved with technological advances in equipment[3][5]. It has hosted The Open Championship 13 times, including notable moments like Bobby Jones’ 1930 Grand Slam leg and recent tournaments won by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy[1][3][6]. The club boasts a rich legacy of legendary golfers, including amateurs John Ball and Harold Hilton, who dominated major championships without turning professional, and emerging talents like Matthew Jordan[1][6]. Its clubhouse houses an exceptional collection of trophies and memorabilia, reflecting its enduring role as a trailblazer in golf[4]