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2019

Royal Portrush

14 - 21 July 2019

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Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
The Open makes an historic return to Northern Ireland in 2019. Golf’s oldest and most international championship returns after 68 years with the world’s greatest players competing for the Claret Jug over the Dunluce Links at Portrush on what is sure to be one of the most memorable Championships.

The Dunluce Links will provide a stern test of golf for the best players in the world. Originally designed by Harry Colt, the course is routed through the rugged links land and constantly changes in both direction and elevation.

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The Open returns to Portrush

Striking scenery, a spectacular layout and one of the most difficult links tests in the world.
The Open returns to Portrush

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THE 80th OPEN

Max Faulkner / The only player to have won The Open at Royal Portrush

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Royal Portrush at its glorious best in July 2018
Royal Portrush at its glorious best in July 2018

The field is starting to take shape for The 148th Open

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Accommodation at Portrush

County Antrim hosts an extensive range of accommodation from hotels to B&Bs and The Open Campsite, hosted by Ulster University's Coleraine Campus during its 50th anniversary year, is located nearby.

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The Open Shop

The new Royal Portrush collection available now from The Open Shop.

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The History of The Open

The journey of golf's original major

1860

The 1st Open is played at Prestwick with Willie Park Senior claiming glory.

1862

Tom Morris Snr wins The Open by 13 strokes, a record which still stands today.

1870

Young Tom Morris
Young Tom Morris
Young Tom Morris takes possession of the Challenge Belt after a third successive victory.

1873

The Open is played at St Andrews for the first time with Tom Kidd winning the newly crafted Claret Jug.

1883

The Open is played over 18 holes for the first time, after Prestwick extends its course.

1907

Arnaud Massy becomes the first Continental winner of The Open.

1914

Harry Vardon wins his sixth Open and the last before the First World War. His record of six remains unbeaten.
Harry Vardon wins his sixth Open and the last before the First World War. His record of six remains unbeaten.

1930

The legendary Bobby Jones wins The Amateur, the US Amateur, the US Open and his third Open Championship to claim the 'grand slam'.
The legendary Bobby Jones wins The Amateur, the US Amateur, the US Open and his third Open Championship to claim the 'grand slam'.

1951

The Open is played at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland. This is the only time it has been held outside mainland Britain.

1953

Ben Hogan wins The Open at Carnoustie in his first and only appearance.
Ben Hogan wins The Open at Carnoustie in his first and only appearance.

1961

'The King' Arnold Palmer wins The Open at Royal Birkdale and would go on to defend his title the following year at Royal Troon. 
'The King' Arnold Palmer wins The Open at Royal Birkdale and would go on to defend his title the following year at Royal Troon. 

1965

Peter Thomson wins his fifth Claret Jug, cementing his place as an icon of The Open.

1969

The Open is broadcast in colour on BBC Television for the first time.
The Open is broadcast in colour on BBC Television for the first time.

1977

Tom Watson beat Jack Nicklaus in what would become known as 'The Duel in the Sun' at Turnberry, an iconic moment of golf and sportsmanship.
Tom Watson beat Jack Nicklaus in what would become known as 'The Duel in the Sun' at Turnberry, an iconic moment of golf and sportsmanship.

1978

Jack Nicklaus wins his third and final Open, claiming victory at St Andrews.

1983

Tom Watson wins his fifth and final Open Championship.
Tom Watson wins his fifth and final Open Championship.

1988

Now an icon of European golf, Seve Ballesteros wins his third Open at Royal Lythm and St Annes.
Now an icon of European golf, Seve Ballesteros wins his third Open at Royal Lythm and St Annes.

1999

Paul Lawrie wins at Carnoustie in one of the most dramatic finishes in Open history.
Paul Lawrie wins at Carnoustie in one of the most dramatic finishes in Open history.

2000

The largest even Open crowd is at St Andrews to witness Tiger Woods claim his first Claret Jug.

2004

The International Final Qualifying is launched giving players the chance to qualify directly intothe starting field of 156 competitors.

2006

An emotional Tiger wins his third Open, shortly after the passing of his father Earl, 2006
An emotional Tiger wins his third Open, shortly after the passing of his father Earl, 2006
An emotional Tiger Woods captures his third Open with victory at Royal Liverpool.

2009

Matteo Mannasero becomes the youngest ever winner of the Silver Medal aged just 16 years and 3 months. He played the first two rounds with eventual runner-up Tom Watson, aged 59.

2017

Branden Grace shoots 62 at Royal Birkdale, the lowest ever round in a major.
Branden Grace shoots 62 at Royal Birkdale, the lowest ever round in a major.

2018

Francesco Molinari becomes the first ever Italian major champion with victory at Carnoustie.
Francesco Molinari becomes the first ever Italian major champion with victory at Carnoustie.
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