There is no tournament in golf quite like The Open, and there is no venue on earth like the Old Course. From July 11–18, 2027, golf’s original major returns to the legendary Home of Golf for The 155th Open Championship.
This isn't just another tournament; it’s a historic pilgrimage. The 2027 championship marks the 31st time the Old Course has hosted the event, arriving exactly five years after Cameron Smith’s unforgettable final-round 64 to capture the Claret Jug at the historic 150th Open.
Furthermore, 2027 marks exactly 100 years since the legendary amateur Bobby Jones triumphed here in 1927, adding yet another layer of deep history to the week.
Beyond the tournament ropes, the surrounding Kingdom of Fife offers the ultimate playground for any golfer; you can walk the championship fairways by day and tee it up yourself on legendary local links like Kingsbarns or Dumbarnie Links.
We’ve handpicked a selection of the perfect destinations to complement your trip to The Open. While tournament tickets are not included in our packages, our team is on hand to help with every aspect of your travel, ensuring a seamless experience that allows you to enjoy some of the finest golf in Scotland, either side of golf’s oldest major.
Journey into the Scottish Highlands and experience championship golf surrounded by some of Scotland’s most breathtaking scenery, featuring the spectacular Cabot Highlands and Royal Dornoch.
Explore Scotland’s spectacular west coast on an Ayrshire golf trip featuring world-renowned courses including Trump Turnberry, Royal Troon and Prestwick.
Explore the north-east coast of Scotland on an Aberdeenshire tour featuring iconic venues such as Royal Aberdeen, Trump Internationa Scotlandl and Cruden Bay.
Key:
Mon 12 Jul
Practice round of The Open at St Andrews
Gates Open (approximately): 7:00am
Tue 13 Jul
Practice round of The Open at St Andrews
Gates Open (approximately): 7:00am
Wed 14 Jul
Practice round of The Open at St Andrews
Gates Open (approximately): 7:00am
Thu 15 Jul
Opening round of The 155th Open at St Andrews
Gates Open (approximately): 7:00am
Fri 16 Jul
Second round of The 155th Open at St Andrews
Gates Open (approximately): 7:00am
Sat 17 Jul
Third round of The 155th Open at St Andrews
Gates Open (approximately): 7:00am
Sun 18 Jul
Final round of The 155th Open at St Andrews
Gates Open (approximately): 7:00am
With many shots that are totally unique to the game of golf, The Old Course stands alone as a place every golfer should head to at least once in their lifetime.
Whether this is standing on the 1st tee, looking at one of the widest fairways in golf or the testing tee shot on The Road Hole (17th) and the unforgettable approach to trying to avoid golf's most famous bunker with the pot bunker that protects the green.
Whatever your level of interest in the game of golf, a visit to St Andrews and playing The Old Course is a trip that everyone should endeavour to do, the memories will last long into your lifetime.
| Year | Winner | Country | Score | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scottie Scheffler | United States | -17 | $3,100,000 |
| 2024 | Xander Schauffele | United States | -9 | $3,100,000 |
| 2023 | Brian Harman | United States | -13 | $3,000,000 |
| 2022 | Cameron Smith | Australia | -20 | $2,500,000 |
| 2021 | Collin Morikawa | United States | -15 | $2,070,000 |
| 2019 | Shane Lowry | Ireland | -15 | $1,935,000 |
| 2018 | Francesco Molinari | Italy | -8 | $1,890,000 |
| 2017 | Jordan Spieth | United States | -12 | $1,845,000 |
| 2016 | Henrik Stenson | Sweden | -20 | £1,175,000 |
| 2015 | Zach Johnson | United States | -15 | £1,150,000 |
| 2014 | Rory McIlroy | Northern Ireland | -17 | £975,000 |
When The Open returns to the historic Old Course at St Andrews in July 2027, hundreds of thousands of fans will descend upon the Kingdom of Fife. But watching the world’s best lift the Claret Jug is only half the magic.
Fife is the undisputed heartbeat of the golfing world, packed with pristine coastlines, deep-rooted history, and world-class links architecture. If you’re heading to the home of golf, don't just watch history being made—pack your clubs and test your mettle on the iconic local tracks just a short drive from the championship gates.
Scotscraig Golfing Club St Andrews & Fife
Lundin Golf Club St Andrews & Fife
Leven Links St Andrews & Fife
Dumbarnie Links St Andrews & Fife
Kingsbarns Golf Links St Andrews & Fife
Crail Golfing Society St Andrews & Fife
Golf will certainly play a precedence on any trip to St Andrews, but fear not, the lively pubs and bars will certainly keep you entertained!
The oldest university town in Scotland is home to a wide selection of cafe's and restaurants, there is a strong presence of independent eateries to choose from!
The medieval town of St Andrews is steeped in history, because of this there is a plethora of brilliant activities to choose from off the course.
