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The Open is golf’s original Championship. Played since 1860 on iconic links golf courses, it is the sport’s most international major championship with qualifying events on every continent.
For one week each year, the pursuit of the famous Claret Jug trophy is the focus of the sporting world, followed globally by millions of fans. Brian Harmon is the defending champion after his historic success in The 151st Open at Royal Liverpool in 2023.The 152nd Open
Royal Troon, Scotland
Royal Troon’s Old Course was founded in 1878, expanded to 18 holes ten years later and re-designed by five-time Champion Golfer James Braid ahead of its first Open in 1923. It will host its tenth Open in 2024. Designed in the traditional out-and-back style, Troon's test begins with a gentle opening through some of the most striking links land to be found at any of the Open venues. It concludes with a back nine as tough as any finish in the world. Troon most recently staged the Championship in 2016, when Henrik Stenson defeated Phil Mickelson in an epic duel.
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
1878
Founded
Scotland
Country
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