The Open Championship
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- Dates11–18 July 2027
- VenueOld Course at St Andrews
- CitySt Andrews
- Country
United Kingdom
- TourThe Open
About The Open Championship
The Open Championship - golf's original major, first played in 1860 - is the oldest championship in the sport and the only major held outside the United States. Contested on a rota of seaside links courses in Britain and Ireland, it is defined by wind, rain, pot bunkers and the famous Claret Jug. Harry Vardon's six titles are the record.
The next Open Championship is played on one of the sport's historic links courses, this edition returning to the Old Course at St Andrews. The winner lifts the Claret Jug as 'Champion Golfer of the Year'.
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Collin Morikawa | -15 | Royal St George's |
| 2022 | Cameron Smith | -20 | Old Course at St Andrews |
| 2023 | Brian Harman | -13 | Royal Liverpool |
| 2024 | Xander Schauffele | -9 | Royal Troon |
| 2025 | Scottie Scheffler | -17 | Royal Portrush |
| 2026 | Ryan Fox | -10 | Royal Birkdale |
Upcoming editions
Confirmed details for each announced edition.
11–18 July
3–6 August
Visit
Plan the trip around official ticket guidance, Fife transport and accommodation near St Andrews.
Booking
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St Andrews is the most practical base for the Old Course, but capacity is tight for Open week; check official ticket-and-accommodation options before wider hotel search.
Flights
Edinburgh is the main international gateway for St Andrews; Dundee is closer for some UK connections. Expect rail or coach transfers into Fife.
Hotels
St Andrews is closest to the Old Course. Dundee, Cupar and other Fife bases can work if transport plans are firm.
Tips
Check The Open’s official ticket pages for availability and entry guidance; do not rely on unofficial resale listings.
St Andrews’ town centre, the R&A World Golf Museum and Fife coastal villages make natural add-ons to an Open trip.
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The field plays 72 holes; after two rounds, the leading players and ties continue through the weekend.
First played at Prestwick in 1860, The Open rotates across links courses in the United Kingdom and remains one of men’s four major championships.
The champion receives the Claret Jug. Harry Vardon holds the record with six Open titles.
Dates and venue details are from The Open and The R&A. Historical winners are retained from the project’s curated golf history dataset.