The R&A announced on Monday that Carnoustie Golf Links will host the 157th Open Championship in 2029. The prestigious tournament is scheduled to take place from 19 to 22 July, marking the event's return to the venue after an 11-year absence.
This selection marks the ninth time the Angus course will host the championship since 1931. The last time the tournament was held at the venue was in 2018, when Italian golfer Francesco Molinari secured victory by a two-stroke margin.
Mark Darbon, the chief executive of The R&A, said the organization had worked closely with the venue to ensure their development plans support the staging of the event. He described the course as a world-class championship venue.
Ross Blackadder, the chief operating officer at Carnoustie Golf Links, expressed pride in the selection. He stated that hosting the championship is considered one of the greatest honors in the sport of golf.
The course has a storied history of hosting major champions, with previous winners including Tommy Armour, Sir Henry Cotton, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Paul Lawrie, and Padraig Harrington. Paul Lawrie remains the last Scottish player to win the Claret Jug at the venue, having triumphed there in 1999.
The R&A has already confirmed the venues for the upcoming editions of the tournament. The 2027 Open is set to be held at the Old Course in St Andrews, while the 2028 championship will take place at Royal Lytham.
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