THE 156TH OPEN RETURNS TO ROYAL LYTHAM IN 2028
The 156th Open will return to Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028 for the 12th time in the history of the Championship (Photo: R&A)
The 156th Open will be played at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028 and contested over the famous Fylde links for the 12th time in the history of the Championship and returns there for the first time since 2012 when Ernie Els lifted his second Claret Jug.
The South African joined an illustrious roll of Champion Golfers at Royal Lytham & St Annes, including Bobby Jones, Bobby Locke, Peter Thomson, Sir Bob Charles, Tony Jacklin, Gary Player, Seve Ballesteros, Tom Lehman and David Duval.
The 2028 Open will take place from July 30 - August 6.
Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, said: “Royal Lytham & St Annes is widely renowned as one of the world’s finest links courses and has witnessed many great championship moments since The Open was first played there in 1926 when the legendary Bobby Jones won.
“This is one of golf’s most cherished and historic venues and The Open’s return to these famous links will spark huge interest among fans to be part of one of the world’s great sporting events and celebrate the rich traditions of golf’s original Championship.
“We are grateful to the members of Royal Lytham & St Annes and the local authorities for their support in making this happen. We look forward to enjoying another fantastic championship on England’s golf coast in 2028.”
Tim Walker, Chairman of Council at Royal Lytham & St Annes, said: “We are honoured to be chosen as the host venue for The 156th Open in 2028. The Club has a long and successful association with The Open, and we take great pride in our place within the Championship’s history. It is fitting that this announcement comes as we mark 100 years since Bobby Jones’ victory here in 1926 and the granting of our Royal status. We look forward to welcoming the world’s leading players, together with spectators and audiences from across the globe, to our links on England’s golf coast.”
Later this year the 2026 AIG Women’s Open will be played at Royal Lytham & St Annes when the world’s best golfers will be on show from July 29 – August 2 with tickets still available on the AIG Women's Open website HERE
Fans eager to register their interest in attending The 156th Open can now do so HERE