Old Course at St Andrews set to undergo changes ahead of 2027 Open

Project seeks to refine the strategic challenge for elite players

The 18th hole at the Old Course, St Andrews. Picture: The R&A

In a bid to ‘refine the strategic challenge’ for elite players, work will begin next week on a programme of enhancements and restoration to the Old Course at St Andrews ahead of The Open in 2027.

The project will involve changes to a small number of areas for future championships while restoring traditional features that have evolved over time to improve the everyday playing experience for local and visiting golfers on the world-renowned links.