The 157th Open will be played at Carnoustie in 2029, marking the ninth time the championship has been held at the Angus links and the first since Francesco Molinari's victory in 2018.
Return to Carnoustie
Golf's original championship, played since 1860, will return to Carnoustie's Championship Course. The event is the sport's most international major, with qualifying events on every continent.
First Minister John Swinney, visiting Carnoustie Golf Course on Monday, said the event will be a "huge economic boost" for the area.
Economic boost and partnership
Mr Swinney said: "I'm absolutely delighted that The Open in 2029 is going to be hosted at Carnoustie Links. This is a huge economic boost for Carnoustie, for Angus, for Scotland to secure this prestigious tournament to take place."
Carnoustie will host the championship from July 15-22 2029, organised as a partnership between The R&A, the Scottish Government and VisitScotland. The investment aims to drive tourism and encourage economic and social benefits to the country and host region.
Historic venue
Mark Darbon, chief executive of The R&A, said: "Carnoustie is a world-class championship venue where some of golf's greatest players have lifted the Claret Jug and the return of The Open to these famous links after more than a decade will give fans the opportunity to be part of another memorable chapter in the championship's history."
Numerous golfers have lifted the Claret Jug at the Angus links, including Tommy Armour, Sir Henry Cotton, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Paul Lawrie and Pádraig Harrington.
Ross Blackadder, chief operating officer at Carnoustie Golf Links, said: "Carnoustie is already associated with some of The Open's most iconic moments and we can't wait to enhance this legacy further when the world's best take on golf's greatest test again in 2029."
