Carnoustie will host the 2029 Open Championship, the R&A announced Monday. The 157th Open will be held July 19-22.
This is the ninth time Carnoustie has hosted The Open and the first since 2018 when Francesco Molinari won by two strokes.
The Angus links has hosted eight Opens with past champions including Tommy Armour, Sir Henry Cotton, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Paul Lawrie and Padraig Harrington.
“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,” Mark Darbon, chief executive of The R&A, said.
Added Ross Blackadder, chief operating officer at Carnoustie Golf Links: “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 honors in golf and reflects the standing of Carnoustie as a world-class championship venue.”