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The Open returns to the Old Course at St Andrews from 11–18 July 2027, with championship rounds on 15–18 July. The ballot has closed; check official resale and package options before booking your travel and accommodation.
Competition starts 15 July 2027
The Ryder Cup takes place at Adare Manor in County Limerick from 13–19 September 2027, with matches on 17–19 September. General admission has sold out, so secure an authorised admission route before choosing your Irish base and travel.
Competition starts 17 September 2027
Royal Portrush Golf Club
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club
The K Club
Evian Resort Golf Club
The Renaissance Club
Old Course, St Andrews
Royal Porthcawl Golf Club
Royal St George's Golf Club
Dun Laoghaire Golf Club
The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Adare Manor
Wentworth Club
St Andrews, Carnoustie and Kingsbarns
Dates to be confirmed · 2027 venue not announced on the organiser’s current pages.
Find the course, understand its setting and choose a sensible base for your visit.
Choose your event, then compare places to stay against the journey to the course.
Choose a short break, a championship week or a route that combines two events.
Find your first-timer advice, ticket help, travel plans and explanations of the game in one place.
Our suggestion is five days based in St Andrews, combining two ticketed days at The Open with the town and Fife coast. The 2027 ballot is closed: arrange authorised admission before committing to the golf days below.
Our suggestion is a Thursday-to-Sunday break with Limerick or Adare as one settled base. General admission for the 2027 Ryder Cup has sold out, so fit this plan to tickets or an authorised ticket-inclusive package already secured.
Our suggestion starts in North Berwick for the Scottish Open, moves to St Andrews between events and ends during The Open. Plan 9–18 July 2027 around the admission you actually hold, with four nights in East Lothian and five in Fife.
For your first golf tournament, choose a day that suits your interests, book admission through the organiser and plan a manageable route with breaks. Comfortable shoes, weather protection and a reliable return journey matter more than knowing every golf rule.
Choose the event, year and day first, then compare practice admission, championship tickets and hospitality through the organiser. Ballot applications and hotel reservations do not secure entry; read what your actual ticket or package includes.
Pack comfortable shoes, waterproof and warm layers, sun protection, medication and a charged phone with your ticket ready. Keep the bag light and check the event’s current rules before adding bottles, food, cameras or a seat.
