The Open has been hosted by 14 different courses over the 153 instalments of the championship. Prestwick was the first venue and it welcomed the grand old tournament on 24 occasions, most recently in 1925. The Old Course at St Andrews has been venue for The Open more times than any other course – 29 occasions.
The UK and Ireland is home to an incredible selection of links courses, and many would be worthy hosts for the game’s greatest championship. But logistics often prevent courses being considered as potential venues. They may be too remote or without the necessary infrastructure to support an event as big as a modern day Open Championship, which continues to grow each and every year.
