Golf’s original 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.
“We are grateful to Carnoustie’s ownership and management committee, 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 Visit Scotland 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.
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. I congratulate everyone involved in bringing the championship back to Carnoustie and look forward to welcoming visitors from around the world to Angus in 2029.”
The 157th Open will be played at Carnoustie from 15-22 July 2029.