Iconic Old Course at St Andrews confirmed as venue for The Open Championship in 2027

The historic 155th Open Championship will be held at the legendary Old Course at St. Andrews. The home of golf will host the special edition of the Major Championship from July 11th to 18th, 2027.

The last time St. Andrews conducted the Open Championship marked another special milestone as the tournament celebrated its 150th edition in 2022. Cameron Smith had won the Claret Jug that year.

Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of R&A talked about the "incredibly special" moment of hosting the Open Championship at the Old Course.

"There is something incredibly special about The Open being played on the Old Course and so many of the great champions have walked these fairways since the first staging here in 1873," he said [via Bunkered].

He further added:

"St Andrews is the home of golf and it generates a unique atmosphere for the fans and the players as well as providing an amazing spectacle on television and digitally for millions of viewers around the world."

The Championship this year will be a truly iconic moment in the long legacy of golf. Elaborating on the same, Darbon spoke about the significance of the "occasion".

"It promises to be another milestone occasion at one of sport’s greatest and most historic venues and we will be doing everything we can to make it a memorable experience for everyone involved."

Neil Coulson, Chief Executive of the St. Andrews Links Trust also shared his thoughts about the milestone edition as he mentioned:

"The St Andrews Links Trust golf courses are open to all and are an intrinsic part of this historic town. We look forward to The 155th Open inspiring the journeys of many more golfers who wish to create unforgettable memories at the Home of Golf."

Apart from the Old Course at St. Andrews, multiple golf courses have had the privilege of hosting the oldest golf tournament in the world.

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Which golf courses have hosted the Open Championship in the past?

Cameron Smith at the 150th Open Championship at Old Course in St. Andrews (Source: Getty)

14 golf courses have hosted the Open Championship in the past. While some courses have conducted the tournament several times, some have had the opportunity only once so far.

Here's taking a look at the past venues:

Carnoustie

• Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland

Muirfield

• Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland

Royal Birkdale

• Southport, Merseyside, England

Royal Liverpool

• Hoylake, Wirral, England

Royal Lytham & St Annes

• Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England

Royal Portrush

• Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland

Royal St George's

• Sandwich, Kent, England

Royal Troon

• Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland

St Andrews

• St Andrews, Fife, Scotland

Turnberry

• Turnberry, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Musselburgh

• Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland

Prestwick

• Prestwick, South Ayrshire, Scotland

Prince's

• Sandwich, Kent, England

Royal Cinque Ports

• Deal, Kent, England

The 2025 edition will be held at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland while the event will move to Royal Birkdale, England in 2026.