It's billed as "golf's original championship" and in 2026, the Open Championship will be contested for the 154th time.
It's billed as "golf's original championship" and in 2026, the Open Championship will be contested for the 154th time.
Unlike the U.S. Open, which has future locations announced as far out as 2051, or the PGA Championship, which has sites set through 2034, the British Open has a much shorter announced list of future sites.
There are just two future venues on the docket. In January, the 2027 Open site was announced, as the home of golf, St. Andrews, will take a 31st time hosting.
Future British Open venues
2026 - Royal Birkdale
The 154th Open will be at this English golf course for the 11th time, the second most behind the Old Course. It last hosted in 2017. Jordan Spieth won the Claret Jug that year. Other recent winners there are Padraig Harrington (2008), Mark O'Meara (1998) and Ian Baker-Finch (1991).
2027 - St. Andrews
Just five years after its last time hosting, St. Andrews will do so for a 31st time. Cameron Smith won the 2022 Open at the Old Course. Other recent winners there are Zach Johnson (2015), Louis Oosthuizen (2010) and Tiger Woods (2005).
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Future British Open locations include Royal Birkdale, St. Andrews
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