The Open

Golf’s Original Championship

The Open is a historic championship where golfs past, present and future meet, on some of the world’s finest links courses. The early era of Old & Young Tom Morris, JH Taylor, Harry Vardon and James Braid carved the path for over 150 years of championship golf. Then came Ben Hogan’s Triple Crown, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson Duelling in the Sun, Seve at St Andrews and Van de Velde at Carnoustie. There is no greater test than golf in its purest form, with drama around every turn.

For over 35 years Links Golf St Andrews has delivered travel packages to The Open, working with both individual clients and corporate clients, to craft unforgettable one-off experiences. We are perfectly placed to deliver fully customised itineraries, as our creative team of travel consultants can expertly blend your attendance at The Open with any additional elements – such as accommodation, private transportation, rounds of golf and sightseeing.

Royal Birkdale is the host venue for 2026, where the Claret Jug will be received by our next Champion Golfer of the Year. Then in 2027 The Open will make its return to our home town of St Andrews. We would be delighted to assist with the planning of your trip to either championship and please contact us using the links below

Tain Golf Club

Situated to the south of Royal Dornoch, Tain is a heathland/links hotels with spectacular views. Designed originally by Old Tom Morris as a fifteen-hole hotels in 1890, it was extended to eighteen holes in 1894; eleven Morris holes are still in play today. This is an easy walking hotels with the river meandering through three of the holes. Always presented in beautiful condition, Tain is a good test of golf, with clever bunkering and natural water hazards. Tain is located 35 miles north of Inverness.

Course info

  • Caddies (Request in advance through Links Golf)

  • Pull Carts

  • Electric Buggies: Only 2 available

  • Practice Facilities: Short game area and putting green

  • Dress Code: Appropriate golf attire.