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The Open Courses in Scotland

This is the ''Home of Golf''. The Old Course has played host to the greatest golfers and produced many of golf's dramatic moments. Wide double fairways, seven extensive double greens, and a multitude of intimidating bunkers are just some of the unique features you will encounter. Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods each hoisted the Claret Jug on two occasions here and Bobby Jones claimed The Open here. Negotiating the Valley of Sin at the short par 4 18th always makes for a tasty finish.
Old Course at St Andrews | View Golf Gallery | Learn More

Carnoustie Golf Links, Championship Course:

While the links is relatively flat it is exposed to the elements. A combination of length and accuracy are required as golfers face narrow corridors from the tee. Approach shots demand precision to the greens heavily guarded by steep bunkers and burns. Arguably the toughest finishing holes in championship golf, errant shots are severely penalized. Ben Hogan won The Open at Carnoustie in his lone appearance, in 1953. Tom Watson and Gary Player also hoisted the Claret Jug here.
Carnoustie Golf Links, Championship Course | View Golf Gallery

Muirfield

Legends of the game have raised high the Claret Jug at Muirfield. Vardon, Hagen, Player, Nicklaus, Trevino, Watson, Faldo (twice), Els and Mickelson claimed The Open on this magnificent course that's consistently identified an elite golfer from the era to emerge as Champion Golfer of the Year. Recent enhancements by noted architect Martin Hawtree should enable the course to remain relevant for decades to come. The 18th is one of the best finishing holes in golf, a daunting par-4.
Muirfield | View Golf Gallery

Trump Turnberry Resort, Ailsa Course:

The course underwent a significant renovation and opened as a new layout in June 2016. Lying on a spectacular curve of rockbound coast in the southern reaches of Ayrshire. The course now makes the most of the coastal scenery especially from the 4th through the 11th passing the famous landmark lighthouse at the turn, which is now a stunning halfway house. This is a demanding links course, and an ever present wind will make for a tough examination of your golfing skills.
Trump Turnberry Resort, Ailsa Course | View Golf Gallery

Royal Troon Golf Club, Old Course:

It is consistently praised for its testing but fair set up. A long and demanding links, Troon unusually boasts both the longest and the shortest holes in The Open, being the Postage Stamp 8th at 126 yards, and the 6th at 577 yards 6th named Turnberry. The inward nine is considered the most difficult side in The Open rota. Henrik Stenson outdueled Phil Mickelson in an epic battle for The 145th Open played in excellent scoring conditions.
Royal Troon Golf Club, Old Course | View Golf Gallery

History, Facts & Figures about The Open

History of The Open
The Open Courses in Scotland
The Open Courses in England
The Open Courses in Northern Ireland
Future Venues for The Open
The Open - Past Winners
Records of The Open
Learn More About The Open

PHOTO ALBUM - The 148th Open Golf Cruise at Royal Portrush in 2019

PHOTO ALBUM - The 147th Open Golf Cruise at Carnoustie in 2018

PHOTO ALBUM - The 146th Open Golf Cruise at Royal Birkdale in 2017

PHOTO ALBUM - The 145th Open Golf Cruise at Royal Troon in 2016

PHOTO ALBUM - The 144th Open Golf Cruise at St Andrews in 2015

PHOTO ALBUM - The 142nd Open Golf Cruise at Muirfield in 2013

CLIENT REVIEWS for PerryGolf Cruises

PerryGolf Vacations to The Open

ESCORTED TOURS

Northwest England, Turnberry & Edinburgh Escorted 2022
Attend The 150th Open at St Andrews
8 Nights | 4 Rounds | Weekend at The Open | July 10 - 18 | WAITLIST

Gleneagles, Edinburgh & The Highlands Escorted 2022
Attend The 150th Open at St Andrews
8 Nights | 4 Rounds | Weekend at The Open | July 10 - 18 | WAITLIST

St Andrews Escorted 2022
Attend The 150th Open at St Andrews
7 Nights | 4 Rounds | Week at The Open | July 11 - 18 | WAITLIST

Scotland & Northwest England, Escorted 2023
Attend The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool
8 Nights | 4 Rounds including Turnberry Ailsa, Royal Troon, Royal Birkdale, & Hillside | Weekend at The Open

CRUISES

2022 British Isles Golf Cruise & The 150th Open at St Andrews
13 Nights from Southampton to Dublin including Belfast and Edinburgh on Azamara Quest | 5 or 6 Rounds ranging from Royal Dornoch to Royal Portrush and Turnberry | 3 Round Golf Lite Program | Attend the final two days of The 150th Open at The Old Course, St Andrews | July 12 - 25 | WAITLIST

2023 British Isles Golf Cruise & The 151st Open
12 Nights from Dublin to Edinburgh on Azamara Journey | 6 Rounds choice of K Club, Royal County Down, Turnberry, Royal Dornoch, Dumbarnie, Gleneagles OR Portmarnock, Royal Portrush, Prestwick, Castle Stuart, Kingsbarns, Gleneagles | 3 Round Golf Lite Program Available| Attend the final two days of The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club | July 20 - August 1

PerryGolf Co-Founder Colin Dalgleish
will be your host.

PerryGolf Co-Founder Gordon Dalgleish
will be your host.

The Open FAQ's

Who won The Open in 2014?
In 2014, Rory McIlroy won The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2014?
In 2014, The 143rd Open returned to England where Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2015?
In 2015, Zach Johnson won The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2015?
In 2015, The 144th Open returned to Scotland where the Old Course at St Andrews hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2016?
In 2016, Henrik Stenson won The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2016?
In 2016, The 145th Open returned to Scotland where Royal Troon hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2017?
In 2017, Jordan Spieth won The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2017?
In 2017, The 146th Open returned to England where Royal Birkdale hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2018?
In 2018, Francesco Molinari won The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2018?
In 2018, The 147th Open returned to Scotland where Carnoustie hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2019?
In 2019, Shane Lowry won The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2019?
In 2019, The 148th Open returned to Northern Ireland where Royal Portrush hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2020?
In 2020, The 149th Open was cancelled by the R&A due to COVID-19 pandemic and the Championship will next be played in 2021 as it returns to England where Royal St. George’s will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where was The Open in 2021?
In 2021, The 149th Open returned to England where Royal St. George’s hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Who won The Open in 2021?
In 2021, Collin Morikawa won The 149th Open at Royal St. George’s, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where is The Open next year?
In 2022, The 150th Open returns to Scotland The Home of Golf where the Old Course, St Andrews will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

When is The Open next year?
Next year The 150th Open will be played July 10 – 17, 2022 in Scotland The Home of Golf where the Old Course, St Andrews will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where is The Open in 2022?
In 2022, The 150th Open returns to Scotland where the Old Course at St Andrews will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

When is The Open in 2022?
In 2022, The 150th Open will be played July 10 – 17, 2022 in Scotland where the Old Course at St Andrews will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where is The Open in 2023?
In 2023, The 151st Open returns to England where Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

When is The Open in 2023?
In 2023, The 151st Open will be played July 16 – 23, 2023 in England where Royal Liverpool (Hoylake) will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

Where is The Open in 2024?
In 2024, The 152nd Open returns to Scotland where Royal Troon Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

When is The Open in 2024?
In 2024, The 152nd Open will be played July 14 – 21, 2024 in Scotland where Royal Troon Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

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Scotland
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Open Championship Golf Cruise
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Southeast Asia Escorted
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Scotland
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Italy Escorted
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Ireland
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Scottish Highlander Hotel Barge Golf Cruise
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Scotland
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South Africa
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New Zealand
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Scotland
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Open Championship Golf Cruise
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Ireland
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Scotland
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Scotland
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Southeast Asia Escorted
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Open Championship Golf Cruise
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Scotland
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New Zealand Escorted
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Scotland
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Scotland
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Open Championship Golf Cruise
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Ireland
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South Africa
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England and Scotland
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Dr. and Mrs. Gerald K.
Open Championship Golf Cruise
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Mr. Harold R.
Ireland
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Scotland
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Mr. Chuck S.
Ireland
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Mr. Dennis T.
Scotland
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Mrs. Janice M.
Open Championship Golf Cruise
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Mr. Charles S.
Scotland
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Southeast Asia Escorted