The Junior Open championship came under The R&A's umbrella in 2000, having been founded in 1994.
The biennial event, to which all golfing nations affiliated to The R&A are invited to enter their best under-16 boy and girl golfers, is closely linked to The Open and is always played on a nearby course.
Venue
Monifieth
Monifieth, situated in Angus, has played host to a number of amateur and professional championships. Within 30 minutes of St Andrews and 20 minutes from Dundee, the venue offers links golf in excellent condition.