The little shop in seaside town Americans are eager to visit for special reason

A huge event has taken over Merseyside this week07:44, 18 Jul 2026The eyes of the world have turned to Southport as one of the world's biggest sporting events arrives at Royal Birkdale golf course. The 154th Open championship has taken over the seaside town this week, with thousands of golf fans headed to the region to watch one winner take home the Claret Jug on Sunday, July 19.‌For one Southport shop, the arrival of the major golfing tournament is a perfect opportunity. The Hole In 1 Golf shop opened its doors last year at 203 Lord Street and is run by married couple Lisa Richards, 51, and Glyn Richards, 50. As the name suggest, it is a store specialising in golf clubs, clothing, equipment and more.‌The shop is perfectly placed for the hundreds of thousands of golf fans heading to Royal