The 157th Open will be played at Carnoustie from 15-22 July 2029.
Golf’s oldest major championship will return to Carnoustie’s world-renowned Championship Course for the ninth time and the first since Francesco Molinari’s memorable victory in 2018.
The Italian joined an illustrious roll of Champion Golfers to have lifted the Claret Jug at the Angus links alongside Tommy Armour, Sir Henry Cotton, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Paul Lawrie and Pádraig Harrington.
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 and 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.
“Significant economic benefits”
“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.”
The staging of The 157th Open at Carnoustie continues The R&A’s partnership with the Scottish Government and VisitScotland where their investment in the Championship will drive tourism and showcase Scotland as a world-class stage for major events, as well as delivering significant economic and social benefits to the country and host region.
Ross Blackadder, Chief Operating Officer at Carnoustie Golf Links, said, “I speak on behalf of everyone associated with Carnoustie Golf Links when I say we are beyond proud that this famous venue has been selected to host The 157th Open. This is one of the greatest honours in golf and reflects the standing of Carnoustie as a world-class championship venue.
“The Open has been part of Carnoustie’s story for almost a century, and the opportunity to welcome the world’s best players back to Angus is hugely exciting. We are already focused on delivering an outstanding Championship experience for competitors, spectators and the wider golfing community.
“Carnoustie is already associated with some of The Open’s most iconic moments and we can’t wait to enhance this legacy further when the world’s best take on Golf’s Greatest Test again in 2029. Our investment in the course, facilities and wider visitor experience reflects our ambition to continue securing the Championship on a regular basis, ensuring its legacy benefits Carnoustie and the wider region for generations to come.”