Our patrons
Arriving at The Open
Parking
Your dedicated parking will be located in the Pink B Car Park, which is an approximate 500m walk from Gate 8. Please note that this route includes a stepped footbridge.
Your parking pass will be digital and distributed alongside your hospitality tickets in The Open Tickets app 4-6 weeks before the Championship. Please have your digital pass ready for scanning upon entry to the car park.
Vehicles cannot be left overnight in the car park.
Hospitality Drop off/Pick up
Drop off and Pick Up is available in the Pink B Car Park, however if your driver is dropping you off and returning to pick you up, another check of your parking pass will be required upon entry.
Please note that if you are being picked up by a different driver or vehicle at the end of the day, you will require an additional parking pass to ensure smooth access to the car park.
Taxi & Private Hire Drop Off/Pick Up
A dedicated hospitality drop off and pick up area for taxi and private hire cars is located in Yellow C on Bushmills Road, opposite of the Royal Portrush Clubhouse. Guest using the taxi area should enter and exit via Gate 8, near the 1st fairway.
Train
Portrush Train Station is located approximately 1km from the main spectator entrance to The 153rd Open. Please note that there will not be a shuttle service in operation from Portrush Train Station to the venue but an accessible shuttle for Blue Badge holders or international equivalent will be available from the station.
Rail timetables for the Championship week and ticket booking information are now available via the Translink website here.
Minibus & Coach Drop Off/Pick Up
Minibus and Coach Drop Off and Pick Up is available in the Yellow D Coach Pick Up/Drop off Area. If you intend to be dropped off by your coach or minibus for the day, a pass will be required. Your complimentary car parking passes can be swapped for a Yellow D Coach Pick Up/Drop off Area pass. Please note that this pass will be printed, not digital.
As this is a drop-off and pick up zone only, once guests have been dropped off, drivers will be directed to an appropriate parking area by parking staff which they can enter with the printed pass for Yellow D.
Please contact Experiences@TheOpen.com as soon as possible to request a drop off pass if required a these passes will need to be sent to you in advance.
Minibus & Coach Parking
If you intend to park your coach or minibus for the day, parking will be available in the Blue C Coach Park. If you go straight to the Blue C Coach Park a digital parking pass will be required. If you have dropped off guests in the Yellow D Coach Drop off area, the printed Yellow D pass can be used.
From the Blue C Coach Park, the walk to Gate 2 is an approximate walking distance of 700m.
Please note that these passes can be swapped from your complimentary parking passes. 2 car park passes can be swapped for 1 minibus pass or 4 car park passes can be swapped for one coach pass. If you do not have enough passes to swap, you will need to purchase a permit. Please see the pricing guidelines below:
- Minibus: £35
- Coach: £60
Please see the size guidelines below to determine your vehicle category:
- Minibus: Vehicles with 10-21 seats, 5-7.99 meters in length
- Coach: Vehicles with 22 seats and above, exceeding 8 meters in length
Helicopter
Helipad will be operating the official heliport for The 153rd Open. The landing site is located 1.5 miles from the course, with dedicated transport available to and from the course throughout the Championship.
Please contact Helipad for further details on booking flights and landings.
Tel: +44 (0) 1202 835 385
Email: info@helipad.co.uk
Accessibility Parking
Scorers & Scorers Premium guests with approved Accessibility Parking will be provided dedicated accessibility parking in the following zones:
- Blue A Car Park – Our Dedicated Accessibility Parking area, suitable for all guests in The R&A Pavilion. An accessibility shuttle will be available from here to Gate 7.
- Blue C Car Park – Suitable for Minibus & Coach arrivals. An accessibility stop for the dedicated accessibility shuttle will be available across the street.
Please ensure your Blue Badge or international equivalent is visible in your vehicle upon arrival at the car park.
An Accessible Parking Permit such as a Blue Badge or equivalent must be provided in advance as evidence. To apply for accessible parking at The Open, please email Experiences@TheOpen.com.
Transportation
Tens of thousands of spectators are expected to attend throughout the week. To minimise road traffic congestion and reduce the Championship’s carbon footprint, The R&A is recommending that spectators consider the use of public transport, which will be significantly enhanced for travel convenience, or car share with others in their group. Those staying in the local area should consider active travel (walking, wheeling or cycling).
To assist with traffic management and reduce congestion in the vicinity of Portrush, temporary traffic regulations and parking restrictions will be introduced. These will be enforced by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in order to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses, assist traffic flow and increase safety and security for all road users.
For more information on transportation, please visit our Getting There page linked below.
