The oldest of the four major championships, the Open Championship (aka the British Open), provides the perfect compliment to a golf vacation to Scotland, Ireland, England or Wales. Through the years there have been many memorable duels over Britain’s famous links—none more so than the Nicklaus v Watson battle at Turnberry in 1977.
Prestwick hosted the first Open Championship in 1860 and 24 Opens in total
Why not see the next great chapter in golf history for yourself by attending the British Open Championship? Future venues will include the likes of Royal Birkdale, Royal Troon, Carnoustie and St Andrews Old in 2015 of course.
Be part of forever. Follow the One who will be champion golfer of the year.
Please review a sample of some of our Select Tours to the British Open. To book one of these Select Tours or design a custom tour to fit your exact specifications, please Request a Quote from one of our golf travel specialists.
Future Venues
2015 – St Andrews Old, July 16 – 19
2016 – Royal Troon, July 14 – 17
2017 – Royal Birkdale, July 20 – 23
2018 – Carnoustie, July 19 – 22
Sample Tours
Gullane & The Open – Prices: Golfer – $3,365 / Non-Golfer – $2,795
Day 1: Depart the States
Day 2: Arrive Scotland. Meet & Greet by the Grand Golf Travel’s Scotland Representative on arrival including assistance with transfer to your automatic transmission vehicle. Welcome dinner tonight.
Day 3: Play Dunbar.
Day 4: Play Gullane.
Day 5: Play North Berwick.
Day 6: Attend the 1st round of the Open Championship.
Day 7: Attend the 2nd round of the Open Championship.
Day 8: Spend the day sightseeing or attend the 3rd round of the Open Championship (not included).
Day 9: Attend the final round of the Open Championship. Farewell dinner tonight.
Day 10: Depart Scotland for the USA.
Tour Inclusions: Eight nights accommodations, welcome and farewell dinner, 3 rounds of golf including Dunbar, North Berwick and Gullane, three days at the Open (general admission ticket only), breakfast each day, an automatic vehicle and all local taxes.
Royal Liverpool in 2014 hosted the Open for the 12th time in its history.
St. Andrews & The Open – Prices: Golfer – $3,365 / Non-Golfer – $2,795
Day 1: Depart the States
Day 2: Arrive Scotland. Meet & Greet by the Grand Golf Travel’s Scotland Representative on arrival including assistance with transfer to your automatic transmission vehicle. Welcome dinner tonight.
Day 3: Play Kingsbarns.
Day 4: Play Carnoustie.
Day 5: Play Old Course (via ballot).
Day 6: Attend the 1st round of the Open Championship.
Day 7: Attend the 2nd round of the Open Championship.
Day 8: Spend the day sightseeing or attend the 3rd round of the Open Championship (not included).
Day 9: Attend the final round of the Open Championship. Farewell dinner tonight.
Day 10: Depart Scotland for the USA.
Tour Inclusions: Eight nights accommodations, welcome and farewell dinner, 3 rounds of golf including Kingsbarns, Carnoustie and the Old Course at St. Andrews (ballot), three days at the Open (general admission ticket only), breakfast each day, an automatic vehicle and all local taxes.
The current Claret Jug was first awarded to Walter Hagen for winning the 1928 Open.
The Open Tour – Prices: Golfer – $3,365 / Non-Golfer – $2,795
Day 1: Depart the States
Day 2: Arrive UK. Meet & Greet by the Grand Golf Travel’s Representative on arrival including assistance with transfer to your automatic transmission vehicle. Welcome dinner tonight.
Day 3: Attend the 1st round of the Open Championship.
Day 4: Attend the 2nd round of the Open Championship.
Day 5: Attend the 3rd round of the Open Championship.
Day 6: Attend the final round of the Open Championship. Farewell dinner tonight.
Day 7: Depart the UK for the USA.
Tour Inclusions: Five nights accommodations, welcome and farewell dinner, four days at the Open (general admission ticket only), breakfast each day, an automatic vehicle and all local taxes.
St Andrews has hosted the Open more often than any course and returns again in 2015.
NOTE: All schedules and prices are subject to availability and confirmation. Prices may vary due to travel dates and number of passengers. Please contact us in order to receive more information on the above packages or other custom golf packages to all our destinations