The Open to be held at Carnoustie in 2029

The Open is set to return to Carnoustie's renowned Championship golf course in 2029.

It will be the ninth time golf's original championship will be held at the Angus course, the last coming in 2018 when Francesco Molinari lifted the Claret Jug.

The 157th Open will be played at Carnoustie from July 15th-22nd, 2029.

Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, highlighted the significance of Carnoustie as a world-class venue, expressing excitement for the tournament's return.

He said:  “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 thesefamous 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 also support successful stagings of The Open in the years ahead.

“We are grateful to Carnoustie’s ownership and management, the Scottish Government and local authorities for their support in bringing The Open back to Angus and look forward to another memorable Championship in 2029.”

FM: 'We're proud to welcome The Open back'

First Minister John Swinney praised the return of The Open to Carnoustie, emphasising its economic and touristic benefits for Scotland.

He said: "As the home of golf, we have a unique connection to this historic Championship and are proud to welcome it back to one of the sport's most renowned venues.

"The Open generates significant benefits for our economy, supports jobs and tourism, and shines a global spotlight on Scotland's people, places, and outstanding golf offering.

"I congratulate everyone involved in bringing the Championship back to Carnoustie and look forward to welcoming visitors from around the world to Angus in 2029."

Played since 1860 on iconic links golf courses, the Open Champiobship is the sport’s most international major championship with qualifying events on every continent.

It's understood the tournament delivers an annual economic benefit of over £150 million to its host region.

'Wonderful for Carnoustie and wider communities'

Carnoustie Golf Links' Chief Operating Officer, Ross Blackadder, expressed pride in hosting The Open, viewing it as an honour that reflects the venue's status in the golfing community.

"The Open has been part of Carnoustie’s story for almost a century," Blackadder said. "We can't wait to enhance this legacy further."

Angus Council Leader Cllr George Meechan assured collaboration with The R&A and other partners to ensure a successful event for local residents and businesses.

He said: "Welcoming The Open back to Angus in 2029 is wonderful news for Carnoustie and our wider communities.

"The council has worked hard and taken a leap of faith to deliver the changes needed to secure the return of The Open.

"This announcement reinforces the confidence we have shown in that expectation.

“We will work closely with The R&A, Carnoustie Golf Links and our partners to deliver another outstanding event, with a focus on making this prestigious event work well for local residents and businesses as we get ready to welcome visitors from across the world to Angus once more.”

VisitScotland Chief Executive, Vicki Miller said: "The Open is one of the world’s great sporting events, and its return to Carnoustie in 2029 further strengthens Scotland’s outstanding programme of major events taking place in the coming years.

"Through our longstanding partnership with The R&A and the wider golf industry, we continue to attract and support world-class golf events that deliver lasting benefits for local communities and businesses across Scotland."

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