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Royal Troon

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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ROYAL TROON IN FOCUS

Relive the 152nd open

Royal Troon in Pictures

Xander Schauffele kisses the Claret Jug
Xander Schauffele kisses the Claret Jug
Xander Schauffele celebrates with the Claret Jug at The 152nd Open.
Xander Schauffele celebrates with the Claret Jug at The 152nd Open.
The view into the 18th green at Royal Troon.
The view into the 18th green at Royal Troon.
Henrik Stenson earned the Claret Jug after an outstanding performance at The 145th Open.
Henrik Stenson earned the Claret Jug after an outstanding performance at The 145th Open.
Henrik Stenson celebrates after sinking his final putt at Royal Troon in 2016.
Henrik Stenson celebrates after sinking his final putt at Royal Troon in 2016.
Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson embrace after an epic battle at The 145th Open.
Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson embrace after an epic battle at The 145th Open.
Todd Hamilton greets fans at The 133rd Open.
Todd Hamilton greets fans at The 133rd Open.
Todd Hamilton and Ernie Els during the final round of The 133rd Open at Royal Troon.
Todd Hamilton and Ernie Els during the final round of The 133rd Open at Royal Troon.
Justin Leonard kisses the Claret Jug after winning The 126th Open in 1997.
Justin Leonard kisses the Claret Jug after winning The 126th Open in 1997.
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.
Mark Calcavecchia was triumphant at The 118th Open.
Mark Calcavecchia was triumphant at The 118th Open.
Tom Watson lifts a 'Scotland The Brave' scarf aloft at Royal Troon in 1982.
Tom Watson lifts a 'Scotland The Brave' scarf aloft at Royal Troon in 1982.
Tom Watson's Open win at Troon in 1982 was his fourth - with each one coming at a different Scottish venue.
Tom Watson's Open win at Troon in 1982 was his fourth - with each one coming at a different Scottish venue.
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.
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.
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The Open at Royal Troon

1923

Arthur Havers
Arthur Havers
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
Tom Watson
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 duel between Stenson and Mickelson
A gripping duel between Stenson and Mickelson

2024

Xander Schauffele celebrates with the Claret Jug at The 152nd Open.
Xander Schauffele celebrates with the Claret Jug at The 152nd Open.
A sensational performance from Schauffele

Champion Golfers at Royal Troon 

Xander Schauffele with the Claret Jug
  • 2024
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Xander Schauffele

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Stenson Henrik
  • 2016
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Henrik Stenson

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Hamilton Todd
  • 2004
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Todd Hamilton

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Leonard Justin
  • 1997
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Justin Leonard

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Calcavecchia Mark
  • 1989
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Mark Calcavecchia

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Watson Tom
  • 1975
  • 1977
  • 1980
  • 1982
  • 1983
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Tom Watson

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Tom Weiskopf, the Champion Golfer of 1973
  • 1973
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Tom Weiskopf

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Palmer Arnold
  • 1961
  • 1962
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Arnold Palmer

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Locke Bobby
  • 1949
  • 1950
  • 1952
  • 1957
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Bobby Locke

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Havers Arther
  • 1923
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Arthur Havers

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