Carnoustie secures Open Championship return in 2029
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Carnoustie will host the 157th Open Championship in 2029 with the men’s golf major returning after 11 years.
It will be the ninth time hosting the event and first time since Francesco Molinari won in 2018.
The Italian lifted the Claret Jug after an exciting final round at the iconic Scottish venue, with Tiger Woods also in contention during the 147th Open Championship.
The move from The R&A confirms the next three Open Championships following Ryan Fox’s win at Royal Birkdale this year.
St Andrews, as the home of golf, hosts next year’s tournament, with Royal Lytham and St Annes following in 2028.
With Carnoustie next up, having hosted the 2007 championship, won by Padraig Harrington, and 1999 when Paul Lawrie triumphed in a playoff.
While Tommy Armour, Henry Cotton, Ben Hogan, Gary Player and Tom Watson have also won the prestigious title in Angus.
Carnoustie last held a major championship in 2021 when Anna Nordqvist won the AIG Women’s Open.
Mark Darbon, The R&A’s chief executive, confirmed the move on Monday, stating: “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 and also support successful stagings of The Open in the years ahead.”
