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Royal Troon

Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland

The course, which took its current form in 1888, is designed in the traditional out-and-back manner of the Old Course at St Andrews. A gentle opening through some of the most striking linksland to be found at any of the host venues concludes with a back nine as tough as any finish in the world.

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Mickelson and Stenson 2016

A demanding finish

Founded in 1878, Royal Troon is renowned as one of the greatest links courses and hosted the 145th Open in 2016.

ROyal Troon in Pictures

Henrik Stenson celebrates after sinking his final putt at Royal Troon in 2016.

The view into the 18th green at Royal Troon.

Champion Golfer in 2013, Phil Mickelson pushed Henrik Stenson all the way at Royal Troon three years later.

Todd Hamilton kisses the Claret Jug after winning The Open at Royal Troon in 2004.

At Royal Troon in 1989, Mark Calcavecchia won the first play-off to be contested over four extra holes.

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The Open at Royal Troon

1923

Havers birdies the last to beat Hagen

1950

Bobby Locke Claret Jug 1952

Bobby Locke Claret Jug 1952

Bobby Locke defends the Claret Jug

1962

Arnold Palmer (right) pictured with fellow golfing greats Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus at Troon in 1962.

Arnold Palmer (right) pictured with fellow golfing greats Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus at Troon in 1962.

Palmer’s winning total beats the old record by two shots

1973

Tom Weiskopf kisses the Claret Jug after winning The Open at Royal Troon in 1973.

Tom Weiskopf kisses the Claret Jug after winning The Open at Royal Troon in 1973.

Weiskopf leads from start to finish

1982

Tom Watson with a fourth Open title on a fourth different Scottish links

1989

At Royal Troon in 1989, Mark Calcavecchia won the first play-off to be contested over four extra holes.

At Royal Troon in 1989, Mark Calcavecchia won the first play-off to be contested over four extra holes.

Calcavecchia wins first three-way playoff

1997

Justin Leonard Claret Jug 1997

Justin Leonard Claret Jug 1997

Leonard overhauls a deficit of five with quality putting

2004

Todd Hamilton kisses the Claret Jug after winning The Open at Royal Troon in 2004.

Todd Hamilton kisses the Claret Jug after winning The Open at Royal Troon in 2004.

Hamilton edges out Ernie Els in a playoff

2016

Henrik Stenson Claret Jug 2016

Henrik Stenson Claret Jug 2016

A gripping dual between Stenson and Mickelson

Champion Golfers at Royal Troon

Tom Weiskopf, the Champion Golfer of 1973