History of The Open

The Open FAQs

• Where is The Open this year?

  This year, The 154th Open returns to England where Royal Birkdale Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.​

• When is The Open this year?

  This year, The 154th Open will be played July 16-19, 2026 in England where the Royal Birkdale Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

• Where is The Open next year?

  In 2027, The 155th 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 next year?

  Next year, The 155th Open will be played July 11-18, 2027 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 2028?

  In 2028 The 156th Open returns to England where Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as the British Open or The Open Championship.

• When is The Open in 2028?

  In 2028 The 156th Open will be played August 3-6, 2028 in England where Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club will host The Open, sometimes referred to as theBritish Open or The Open Championship.

• 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 was The Open in 2022?

  In 2022, The 150th Open returned to Scotland The Home of Golf 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 2022?

  In 2022, Cameron Smith won The 150th Open at the Old Course at St Andrews, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

• Where was The Open in 2023?

  In 2023, The 151st Open returned to England where Royal Liverpool Golf Club hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

• Who won The Open in 2023?

  In 2023, Brian Harman won The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club (Hoylake).

• Where was The Open in 2024?

  In 2024, The 152nd Open returned to Scotland where Royal Troon Golf Club hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as The British Open or The Open Championship.

• Who won The Open in 2024?

  In 2024, Xander Schauffele won The 152nd Open at Royal Troon Golf Club.

• Where was The Open in 2025?

  In 2025, the 153rd Open returned to Northern Ireland where Royal Portrush Golf Club hosted The Open, sometimes referred to as the British Open or The Open Championship.

• Who won The Open in 2025?

  In 2025, Scottie Scheffler won The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club.