# Carnoustie Returns to The Open 2029

> Carnoustie hosts The Open Championship for the ninth time in 2029 after 11-year wait.
- Title: Carnoustie Returns to The Open 2029 · Nationalclubgolfer
- Summary: Carnoustie hosts The Open Championship for the ninth time in 2029 after 11-year wait.
- Keywords: carnoustie, open championship, 2029, francesco molinari, jean van de velde, the r&a, carnoustie golf links management committ, Nationalclubgolfer
- Source: Nationalclubgolfer — https://nationalclubgolfer.com/tour/the-open/carnoustie-open-2029
- Author: Matt Chivers
- Published: 2026-11-09T13:44:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: carnoustie, open championship, 2029, francesco molinari, jean van de velde, the r&a, carnoustie golf links management committ, sports
## Carnoustie Confirmed for 2029 Open
Carnoustie will host The Open Championship in 2029 for the ninth time after an 11-year gap since Francesco Molinari's 2018 win.
## Historic 1999 Drama
Jean van de Velde lost in a three-man playoff to Paul Lawrie after a triple-bogey on the 18th hole.
## Past Champions at Carnoustie
Tommy Armour, Sir Henry Cotton, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Watson, and Padraig Harrington have all won the championship here.
## The R&A's Statement
Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, said Carnoustie is a world-class venue where golf’s greatest players have lifted the Claret Jug.

> Carnoustie is a world-class championship venue where some of golf’s greatest players have lifted the Claret Jug
## Ownership Changes
The Carnoustie Golf Heritage and Hospitality Group acquired the Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Spa in 2023 to improve facilities and secure The Open’s return.
## Key takeaway

Carnoustie will host The Open Championship in 2029, marking its ninth appearance after an 11-year gap since Francesco Molinari's win.