The Open Tickets

The Open Tickets for the British Open Championship

The Open tickets from TicketsToSee give you independent course admission to golf’s oldest major, the Open Championship, known to most fans as the British Open. The Championship is played every July on a rota of links courses on the coasts of Scotland and England, and the Old Course at St Andrews, where the sport began, is the most sought-after venue of them all. Tens of thousands of spectators walk the course each day, and a place among them is one of the most prized tickets in British sport.

Access is limited because The R&A, the organiser, controls the main release through its own ticket ballot, hospitality programme and travel packages, and each day has a fixed spectator capacity. Fans book The Open for a milestone birthday, as a reward, to host guests or clients, or to tick off a bucket-list day. TicketsToSee holds independent course admission for each Championship day when the ballot has not worked out. View Packages to choose your day.

Tickets are delivered electronically, with timing and format confirmed at booking by our Private Client Team on +44 (0)20 3070 3997. Call us, message us on WhatsApp or book online.

The Open 2027: the 155th Open Championship is at the Old Course, St Andrews, Fife, with Championship days from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July 2027.

On this page: Tickets by day · What The Open is · How to buy The Open tickets · If The Open is sold out · What admission covers · Which day to attend · The Old Course · Winners at St Andrews · Getting there · What to wear · Qualifying · Open venues · Hospitality · Prices · Why book with us · At a glance · FAQs

British Open Tickets by Championship Day

Each Championship day is sold separately, so you can pick the round that suits you. Choose a day below to see availability and book.

The Open 2027: Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July

• All four Championship days – compare every round on one page.
• Thursday 15 July – Round One, when the full field starts.
• Friday 16 July – Round Two and the cut.
• Saturday 17 July – Round Three, known as moving day.
• Sunday 18 July – the final round and the presentation of the Claret Jug.

What Is The Open Championship?

The Open Championship is the oldest of golf’s four major championships and the only one played outside the United States. It is organised by The R&A and is officially titled The Open Championship. In the UK it is widely searched as the British Open, and fans also call it simply The Open. All three names describe the same event. The winner receives the Claret Jug and the title of Champion Golfer of the Year.

What sets The Open apart is its setting. Play takes place on firm, fast links land beside the sea, where wind, rain and bounce matter as much as power. Spectators watch from open ground rather than from stands, which makes it one of the most walkable and atmospheric days in sport.

How to Buy The Open Tickets

The R&A sells most tickets through its own ticket ballot, followed by its hospitality programme and ticket-and-travel packages, all arranged directly with The Open. Demand regularly exceeds supply, so many fans miss out first time. TicketsToSee is an independent ticket broker, and we source course admission through secondary market and supplier channels for fans who want a specific Championship day.

To buy, choose your day above, select your quantity and check out securely online. Our Private Client Team confirms delivery details after booking and is on hand for any question before it.

Can You Still Buy The Open Tickets When It Is Sold Out?

Yes, in many cases. When the ballot has closed and the general release has gone, tickets can still be found on the secondary market. That is where TicketsToSee works. Availability changes through the season as supply moves, so the best route is to choose your day, book early and speak to our team if the day you want shows as unavailable.

Secondary market tickets are priced above or below face value according to demand, and the price shown at booking is the price you pay, plus VAT and delivery at checkout.

What British Open Course Admission Covers

Course admission gives entry to the public spectator areas for one Championship day: the walking routes around the course, the spectator village, food and drink outlets, merchandise areas and the open viewing positions along the fairways and around the greens. It does not include reserved seating, hospitality or clubhouse access.

Spectators move freely around the property, so you can follow a single group, settle at one hole or switch between several. Tee times, gate times and the daily Order of Play are published by The R&A closer to the Championship.

Which Day of The Open Should You Attend?

Thursday gives you the full field and the easiest walking. Friday carries the tension of the cut, when the field is reduced for the weekend. Saturday, moving day, usually offers the best balance of competition and atmosphere. Sunday decides the Championship, carries the presentation of the Claret Jug and is the busiest day of the week.

First-time visitors often choose Saturday. Fans who want to say they saw the winner crowned book Sunday. Those who prefer space to move and a close look at the whole field choose Thursday.

The Old Course and the Road Hole at St Andrews

The Old Course is the oldest and most recognisable links in golf, defined by shared fairways, vast double greens where two flags sit on one surface, and ground that runs firm and fast in July. The 17th, the Road Hole, is among the most demanding holes in Championship golf. The 18th, with the Swilcan Bridge in front and the town at its shoulder, is the best place to stand late on the Sunday.

The low, open terrain lets spectators watch play across several holes at once. St Andrews has staged The Open more than any other venue, and 2027 is the 31st time the Championship has been played on the Old Course.

Open Championship Winners at St Andrews

Bobby Jones, Sam Snead, Peter Thomson, Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, John Daly, Tiger Woods, Louis Oosthuizen, Zach Johnson and Cameron Smith have all lifted the Claret Jug on the Old Course. Nicklaus and Woods each won there twice, and Cameron Smith won the 150th Open there in 2022 in front of the largest crowds the Championship had seen.

Getting to St Andrews for The Open

St Andrews is in north-east Fife, about an hour and a half from Edinburgh and under an hour from Dundee. The town has no railway station. The nearest is Leuchars, about five miles away, with connecting buses and taxis. Edinburgh Airport is the main arrival point, with Glasgow and Aberdeen as alternatives.

Accommodation in the town is booked far in advance, so many spectators stay in Dundee, Cupar or along the Fife coast. Park-and-ride is the practical option for drivers. Allow extra time on Championship days.

What to Wear to The Open

There is no formal dress code for course admission. Dress for changeable coastal weather: layers, a waterproof outer and footwear you can walk five miles in. The wind off the North Sea makes a difference even on a dry day, so bring a warm layer in July. Sun cream and a hat are sensible additions, because shade is limited on open links ground.

How Open Championship Qualifying Works

The Open is the most open of the four majors. Exemptions cover past champions, leading players in the world rankings and winners of qualifying events across the global tours. Final Qualifying then gives professionals and leading amateurs a route in through one-day events at links courses in the weeks before the Championship, which is why unfamiliar names appear in the field each July.

Open Championship Venues

The Open rotates across a small group of links courses: St Andrews, Royal Troon, Carnoustie, Royal Portrush, Royal Liverpool, Royal Lytham & St Annes, Royal St George’s and Royal Birkdale. Each course has its own character, and TicketsToSee lists course admission for the venue of each Championship as it is announced.

The Open Hospitality and Travel Packages

The R&A runs a hospitality programme, and The Open Experiences handles packages that combine tickets with hotels and transfers. These are arranged directly with the organiser rather than through us. If you are hosting guests or clients and want reserved seating, shelter and catering, speak to our Private Client Team on +44 (0)20 3070 3997 and we will explain what is available and what is not.

The Open Ticket Prices

TicketsToSee course admission is priced per person, excluding VAT. VAT and delivery are calculated and shown at checkout. Prices may be above or below face value.

• Thursday and Friday course admission: from £325 per person + VAT
• Saturday course admission: £345 per person + VAT
• Sunday course admission: £395 per person + VAT

The price range across the four Championship days is £325 to £395 per person + VAT. Compare Options by day above.

Why Book The Open Tickets with TicketsToSee

TicketsToSee is a London ticket broker established in 2004 and has provided access to hard-to-get events for over 20 years. What you get when you book:

• A dedicated Private Client Team on the phone and on WhatsApp
• Access to sold-out and hard-to-get events
• Verified sourcing
• A clear delivery process confirmed at booking
• Secure checkout
• Transparent pricing with no hidden fees

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Independent Seller Notice

TicketsToSee is an independent ticket broker. We are the seller, not the organiser, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or a partner of The R&A, The Open Championship or St Andrews Links. Prices may be above face value. Tickets are sourced independently through secondary market and supplier channels.

The Open at a Glance

The Open Championship, also called the British Open, is golf’s oldest major, played each July on a rota of links courses. The 2027 edition is at the Old Course, St Andrews, with Championship days from Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July. TicketsToSee supplies independent course admission for each day, booked online with delivery confirmed at booking.

The Open Tickets: FAQs

When is The Open 2027?

Championship week runs from Sunday 11 to Sunday 18 July 2027, with the four Championship rounds on Thursday 15 to Sunday 18 July at the Old Course, St Andrews. Choose Your Date.

When do The Open 2027 tickets go on sale?

The R&A sets its own sale dates for its ballot, hospitality and packages. TicketsToSee course admission for all four Championship days can be booked now. View Packages.

How do I get The Open tickets if I miss the ballot?

If the ballot did not work out, TicketsToSee holds independent course admission for each Championship day, sourced through secondary market and supplier channels. Pick your day and book online or call our Private Client Team. Choose Your Date.

How much are The Open tickets?

TicketsToSee course admission is from £325 to £395 per person + VAT depending on the day. VAT and delivery are shown at checkout. See the full breakdown in The Open Ticket Prices.

Can I still get The Open tickets if it is sold out?

Often, yes. When the ballot and general release have closed, course admission can still be found on the secondary market. TicketsToSee sources it independently, and our Private Client Team can advise if your preferred day shows as unavailable.

Which day of The Open is best to attend?

Thursday for the full field and easy walking, Friday for the cut, Saturday for the best balance of competition and atmosphere, and Sunday for the finish and the Claret Jug.

Where is the British Open played?

The British Open is played on a rota of links courses in Scotland and England. The 2027 Championship is at the Old Course, St Andrews, Fife, for the 31st time.

Who has won The Open at St Andrews?

Champions on the Old Course include Bobby Jones, Peter Thomson, Jack Nicklaus, Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, John Daly, Tiger Woods, Louis Oosthuizen, Zach Johnson and Cameron Smith, who won the 150th Open there in 2022.

How Booking The Open Tickets Works

1. Choose your Championship day

Pick Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday from the Open ticket pages, select your quantity and add to basket.

2. Check out securely

Complete the secure online checkout. VAT and delivery are calculated and shown before you pay, and you receive an order confirmation from TicketsToSee.

3. Receive your tickets

Our Private Client Team confirms the delivery method and timing with you. Tickets are expected as secure digital or mobile passes, with release often controlled close to the event. Full instructions go to the lead booker’s registered email address or mobile number.

Your day at the venue

The Open Championship is as much about how you experience it as the golf itself. The Old Course unfolds across open, shared ground rather than behind grandstands, so a spectator’s day is shaped by the decisions made on arrival. Moving with a marquee group gives you the rhythm of a round as it is played. Settling at one hole gives you repetition and comparison, and the Old Course rewards this better than most venues. The 17th, the Road Hole, produces more drama over four days than most three holes elsewhere, and the 18th, with the Swilcan Bridge in front and the town behind, is the most recognisable closing hole in the sport.

Championship golf runs on a long clock. Play begins early and continues until the light goes, and the leaders are often on the course long after the first groups have finished. Mornings are quieter and the ground is easier to move across. Afternoons build, and the last two hours of a round carry the weight.

Weather, wind and links conditions in Fife

St Andrews sits on the Fife coast, exposed to the North Sea, and the wind is the defining variable. A calm morning and a blustery afternoon are effectively two different golf courses. Dress for four seasons regardless of the forecast, wear footwear you can walk five miles in, and accept that rain arriving sideways is part of the character of the week.

Groups and corporate hospitality

If you are bringing guests who do not follow golf closely, a fixed base changes the day entirely. Walking a links course in July weather, with no reserved seat and no shelter, is a long day for anyone attending out of politeness rather than interest. Hospitality for The Open is arranged through the organiser, and our Private Client Team can talk you through the options for groups and clients.

Taking in the occasion at the Home of Golf

St Andrews is where the Championship began and where its history is thickest: the R&A clubhouse, the grey stone of the town running down to the first tee, the crowds on the closing holes late in the day. Give yourself time to stand still in it.

Speak to our Private Client Team

Phone +44 (0)20 3070 3997, WhatsApp +44 7418 609 758 or email sales@ticketstosee.com. TicketsToSee, London (Fitzrovia) Office, 5th Floor, 167–169 Great Portland Street, London W1W 5PF.

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