Scotland, United Kingdom
St. Andrews - Old Course
Course Highlight
The Old Course at St Andrews, known as the 'Home of Golf,' has hosted The Open Championship a record 30 times. The iconic 17th hole, the 'Road Hole,' is one of the most famous in the world, demanding a daring tee shot over part of the Old Course Hotel.
Tournament History
The Open Championship (1873, 1876, 1879, 1882, 1885, 1888, 1891, 1895, 1900, 1905, 1910, 1921, 1927, 1933, 1939, 1946, 1955, 1957, 1960, 1964, 1970, 1978, 1984, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2022)
About the Course
The Old Course at St Andrews, often called the 'Home of Golf,' dates back to the 15th century. In 1764, it was established as an 18-hole course, setting the standard for modern golf courses. The Old Course has hosted a record 30 Open Championships, witnessing legendary players lift the Claret Jug. The course features a unique links layout with seven double greens. The 17th hole, known as the 'Road Hole,' is one of golf's most challenging, requiring a tee shot over the Old Course Hotel and featuring a treacherous road and bunker near the green.