Carnoustie will host The Open 2029. This historic golf course is the very venue where Molinari previously claimed the championship title.

The Open Championship will return to one of Scotland's most legendary Golf Courses. Carnoustie Golf Links has been officially confirmed as the host venue for the world's oldest major Golf Tournament, to be held 19-22 July 2029, bringing an end to an 11-year wait for the championship's return.

This decision marks The Open's first comeback to Carnoustie since 2018. Situated in the Angus region, this course holds a long-standing history at the highest level of global golf competition, and is recognised as one of the most brutal challenges for professional golfers.

Francesco Molinari was the last Open Champion crowned at Carnoustie in 2018. The Italian Golfer delivered an outstanding run to secure his first ever major title, finishing at eight under par, two strokes clear of his nearest competitors.

Carnoustie also holds deeply historic meaning for Scottish Golf. Paul Lawrie remains the last Scottish golfer to lift the Claret Jug at this venue, claiming a dramatic 1999 victory after an extraordinary late comeback in the final round.

Numerous other golf greats have mastered Carnoustie. Padraig Harrington took the Open title here in 2007, Tom Watson lifted the trophy in 1975, while South African golf legend Gary Player also claimed victory at this course back in 1968.

Since 1931, Carnoustie has hosted The Open on eight separate occasions. This track record cements the course's status as one of the most iconic historic venues across the 160+ year history of the championship.

Royal & Ancient Club CEO Mark Darbon welcomed the confirmation of the tournament's return to Carnoustie. He highlighted the course's standing as a world-class championship venue that has witnessed career-defining victories from many of golf's finest athletes.

"Carnoustie is a world class championship venue. Some of the greatest golfers in history have lifted the Claret Jug on these grounds. After more than a decade away, The Open's return to this legendary links course will give fans the chance to be part of another historic chapter in the tournament's Story," he stated, as quoted by the BBC.

Darbon confirmed tournament organisers are prioritising delivering the best possible experience for players, spectators and official partners. For this purpose, the R&A is working in partnership with Carnoustie on planned course and facility upgrades ahead of the 2029 event.

"We are committed to continuing to deliver an exceptional experience for golfers, fans and partners at one of the world's largest sporting events. This is why we are working closely with Carnoustie to ensure planned facility developments will support smooth, successful staging of The Open not just in 2029, but for future editions also," he added.

The return of The Open to Carnoustie follows the established rotation of iconic host venues across Scotland and England. Following the 2026 edition at Royal Birkdale won by Ryan Fox, the 2027 tournament will be held at the Old Course, St Andrews. Royal Lytham will then host the 2028 edition, before Carnoustie takes its scheduled turn in 2029.

Carnoustie is renowned for its classic links course characteristics that demand pinpoint shot accuracy, tactical course management, and the ability to adapt to rapidly shifting wind conditions. This unforgiving challenge means Carnoustie almost always produces tight, tense contests that remain undecided right up until the final holes.

For competing golfers, a return to Carnoustie means facing a course with deep historic weight and an unmatched reputation as one of the hardest tests in professional golf. For fans meanwhile, the 2029 edition will offer the chance to witness The Open return to a venue that has crowned some of the sport's most legendary champions.