Royal Lytham And St Annes Confirmed For Open Return | Golf Monthly
The English links layout will host its 12th Open Championship in 2028, the R&A has announced
www.golfmonthly.comHere are the latest publicly reported developments about Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club and its Open Championship hosting plans.
Key recent news
- The Open is confirmed to return to Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028, marking the venue’s 12th Open and first since 2012. The announcement was made by The R&A in late April 2026. This is widely covered in golf press and official releases. [cite ][cite ][cite ]
- Planning and remodelling work have been approved to prepare the course for hosting top-tier events in the near future, including modifications aimed at accommodating major championships and related infrastructure. This follows previous reporting about the club securing planning permission to remodel as part of preparing for high-profile events. [cite ][cite ]
- Local and national outlets anticipate significant economic and tourism benefits for Lancashire and the Fylde coast from hosting The Open again, with expectations for a high-profile championship in 2028. [cite ]
What this means
- 2028 Open: Royal Lytham & St Annes will host The Open for the 12th time, continuing its long association with golf’s oldest major. [cite ][cite ]
- 2026–2027 development window: The club is moving through planning and course work to ensure the venue can meet Open standards when 2028 arrives. [cite ][cite ]
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- A simple timeline:
- 2026: Planning approvals and course remodel preparations announced.
- 2028: The Open returns to Royal Lytham & St Annes.
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed summaries from the specific articles or provide a brief map of the club’s location and accessibility for visitors and spectators. I can also fetch the official R&A announcements or regional press pieces to cite alongside these points.