The British Open 2018

The British Open 2018 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 few holes and relatively straightforward closing stretch are the bookends for a series of holes which weave up, round and through some of the most striking linksland to be found at any of the host venues.

This character makes the strength and direction of the wind even more important than is usual on a links course: if the wind is against the players on the back nine, it’s as tough a finish as can be found anywhere.

Royal Troon has previously hosted The Open on eight occasions. Click on a year below to see all the details from that Open. 1923 1950 1962 1973 1982 1989 1997 2004