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The Open
The 156th Open to be played at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028
27 Apr 26
4 mins
The 156th Open will be played at Royal Lytham & St Annes from 30 July-6 August 2028.
The Open will be contested over the famous Fylde links for the 12th time in the history of the Championship and returns there for the first time since 2012 when Ernie Els lifted the second Claret Jug of his celebrated career. The South African joined an illustrious roll of Champion Golfers at Royal Lytham & St Annes, including Bobby Jones, Bobby Locke, Peter Thomson, Sir Bob Charles, Tony Jacklin, Gary Player, Seve Ballesteros, Tom Lehman and David Duval. Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, said, “Royal Lytham & St Annes is widely renowned as one of the world’s finest links courses and has witnessed many great championship moments since The Open was first played there in 1926 when the legendary Bobby Jones won.'Cherished and historic venue'
“This is one of golf’s most cherished and historic venues and The Open’s return to these famous links will spark huge interest among fans to be part of one of the world’s great sporting events and celebrate the rich traditions of golf’s original Championship.“We are grateful to the members of Royal Lytham & St Annes and the local authorities for their support in making this happen. We look forward to enjoying another fantastic championship on England’s golf coast in 2028.”
Tim Walker, Chairman of Council at Royal Lytham & St Annes, said, “We are honoured to be chosen as the host venue for The 156th Open in 2028. The Club has a long and successful association with The Open, and we take great pride in our place within the Championship’s history. It is fitting that this announcement comes as we mark 100 years since Bobby Jones’ victory here in 1926 and the granting of our Royal status. We look forward to welcoming the world’s leading players, together with spectators and audiences from across the globe, to our links on England’s golf coast.”
Allan Oldfield, Chief Executive of Fylde Council, said, “Fylde Council, our partners and the whole Fylde coast are delighted that The R&A has chosen to bring one of world's premier sporting events back to Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028. We are ready to host what will be an exceptional experience for the players, the supporters and the Lancashire region with the hard work and determination to make the event a success already well underway. Our aim is to help host the best Open Championship ever.”
Ernie Els lifts the Claret Jug in 2012, the last time The Open was hosted at Royal Lytham & St Annes.