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The R&A has today announced the venue for the 2027 Open Championship.
The 155th Open will be played at St Andrews from July 11-18, marking five years since the championship was last held at The Old Course.
It will also mark 100 years since legendary amateur Bobby Jones won The Open at St Andrews in 1927 when he successfully defended his title by six shots.
Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, said: “There is something incredibly special about The Open being played on the Old Course and so many of the great champions have walked these fairways since the first staging here in 1873.
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“St Andrews is the home of golf and it generates a unique atmosphere for the fans and the players as well as providing an amazing spectacle on television and digitally for millions of viewers around the world.
“It promises to be another milestone occasion at one of sport’s greatest and most historic venues and we will be doing everything we can to make it a memorable experience for everyone involved.”
Neil Coulson, Chief Executive of St Andrews Links Trust, added: “We’re delighted to be working with The R&A, Scottish Government and VisitScotland to see The Open return to St Andrews in 2027. The 155th Open will be the 31st occasion The Old Course has hosted this great Championship.
“The St Andrews Links Trust golf courses are open to all and are an intrinsic part of this historic town. We look forward to The 155th Open inspiring the journeys of many more golfers who wish to create unforgettable memories at the Home of Golf.”
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Cameron Smith won the 150th Open at the venue in 2022 thanks to a remarkable final round of 64.
It was a historic year for the championship which generated over £300 million in economic benefit for Fife and Scotland, as well as showcasing the country to a global television audience of over 80 million.
The decision also means that Muirfield will have to wait at least another year to return to the Open rota.
The East Lothian course last staged the event in 2013, although former R&A CEO Martin Slumbers insisted last summer that it does have a place in future plans.
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