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Royal Lytham, ranked 16th in our Top 100 UK&I course rankings in association with Peter Millar, is a thinking man's links, a strong test of strategy.
www.golfmonthly.comHere’s the latest on Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club:
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The Open Championship is slated to return to Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028, marking the venue’s 12th hosting of The Open since its first in 1954. This was announced recently and confirms the club as a future centerpiece on golf’s oldest major rotation.[4]
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In the near term, the club is scheduled to host the 2026 AIG Women’s Open (the event at Lytham St Annes is part of its championship calendar), underscoring ongoing utilization of the links for major events and the venue’s significance in hosting top-level golf.
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Planning and remodeling work are underway to ensure the course can accommodate high-profile championships again, with authorities highlighting that the remodelling will help secure Lytham’s position as a premier championship venue for years to come.
Context and notes:
- Royal Lytham & St Annes is a historic links course in Fylde, Lancashire, known for staging multiple Open Championships and demanding strategic play. Recent coverage emphasizes both its ongoing role in hosting The Open’s return in 2028 and its role in the 2026 AIG Women’s Open.
- For broader context on The Open hosting history at Lytham and related venues, sources discuss past Open years and the venue’s standing in the golfing community.
If you’d like, I can pull more details on the 2028 Open plans (dates, expected spectator numbers, courses modifications) or summarize what the 2026 Women’s Open route at Lytham entails.