The Open: Carnoustie announced by R&A as host venue for The 157th Open in 2029 | Golf News
The Open will return to Carnoustie in 2029, the R&A has announced.
The 157th Open will be played on the Championship Course from July 19-22 that year, the ninth time the Scottish course has hosted the event.
Golf’s original championship was last held at Carnoustie in 2018, when Francesco Molinari lifted the Claret Jug and was crowned Champion Golfer of the Year.
Francesco Molinari claimed a two-shot win during the 2018 edition at Carnoustie
Tommy Armour, Sir Henry Cotton, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Paul Lawrie and Padraig Harrington are the other golfers to have previously won The Open at that venue.
Mark Darbon, chief executive of The R&A, said: “Carnoustie is a world-class championship venue where some of golf’s greatest players have lifted the Claret Jug.
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Highlights of the final round of the 154th Open Championship, where Ryan Fox lifted the Claret Jug
“The return of The Open to these famous links, after more than a decade, will give fans the opportunity to be part of another memorable chapter in the Championship’s history.
“We want to continue to deliver an outstanding experience for players, fans and our partners at one of the world’s great sporting events and so have worked closely in collaboration with Carnoustie to help ensure their plans to enhance the venue also support successful stagings of The Open in the years ahead.
“We are grateful to Carnoustie’s ownership and management, the Scottish Government and local authorities for their support in bringing The Open back to Angus and look forward to another memorable Championship in 2029.”
Carnoustie has also hosted three editions of The Senior Open, most recently for KJ Choi’s 2024 success, while Anna Nordqvist won the AIG Women’s Open there in 2021.
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Highlights of the final round of The Senior Open in 2024, where KJ Choi impressed
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney said: “The return of The Open to Carnoustie Golf Links in 2029 is tremendous news for Scotland. As the home of golf, we have a unique connection to this historic championship and are proud to welcome it back to one of the sport’s most renowned venues.
“The Open generates significant benefits for our economy, supports jobs and tourism and shines a global spotlight on Scotland’s people, places and outstanding golf offering.”
The Open will take place on the iconic Old Course at St Andrews in 2027 and return to Royal Lytham & St Annes – for a one-off August date – the following year, with no venues yet confirmed beyond Carnoustie hosting the 2029 edition.
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