The R&A announced Monday that Carnoustie Golf Links will host The Open Championship in 2029.
Golf’s oldest major will head to the Angus venue for the ninth time, marking the first return to the course since 2018.
Tournament History at Carnoustie
Carnoustie has previously hosted the major eight times. Francesco Molinari won the last championship contested on the course in 2018, holding off Rory McIlroy, Kevin Kisner, Justin Rose and Xander Schauffele to win the Claret Jug.
Prior to that, Padraig Harrington beat Sergio Garcia in a playoff at the 2007 Open, and Paul Lawrie took advantage of Jean van de Velde’s collapse to win in 1999. Legends Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Tommy Armour and Sir Henry Cotton also won the Open at Carnoustie.
Carnoustie Hosts the 157th Open in July 2029
The R&A confirmed that the 157th Open at Carnoustie will be played from July 19–22, 2029. Before then, the Open will be contested at The Old Course at St Andrews, followed by Royal Lytham & St Annes hosting in 2028 for the first time since Ernie Els lifted the claret jug in 2012.
Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, stated that the organization worked closely in collaboration with Carnoustie to ensure venue enhancement plans support future successful stagings.
The R&A has announced that Carnoustie Golf Links will host the 2029 Open Championship. 🏴 pic.twitter.com/WYMtYwV9Pu
John Swinney Welcomes News as Other Venues Await Turns
Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney called the return tremendous news for Scotland, noting that the event generates significant benefits for the economy and supports jobs and tourism. Meanwhile, other prominent venues continue to wait for a chance to host. Muirfield has not hosted since 2013, Trump Turnberry’s last Open was in 2009, and Portmarnock in Ireland will wait at least one more year for its opportunity, according to Today’s Golfer.
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A venue steeped in history. The Open returns to Carnoustie in 2029. pic.twitter.com/S0whYVwf0m
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