Is Royal Lytham & St Annes Still On The Open Rota? | Golf Monthly
The Open hasn't been to this corner of the North West of England since 2012 so where does it now stand in the order of things?
www.golfmonthly.comHere’s the latest I can provide based on recent reporting:
- Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club has recently secured planning approval for remodelling works that would enable hosting major championships again, including pathways to welcome the R&A Open Championship and the AIG Women’s Open in 2026. This development underscores the club’s aim to remain a premier venue on the Open rota.[1][3]
- The remodelling includes a new practice ground and tee, a redesigned 14th tee, changes to the 11th fairway, and improvements to access around the course, with ecological considerations addressed in surveys and mitigation plans.[1]
- Context on Open Rotation: Royal Lytham has a storied history with The Open, and while there are ongoing discussions about future Open venues, the club remains a prominent candidate for hosting major championships again in coming years as part of strategic rotation discussions in golf’s major calendar.[4][5]
- For local and economic context, previous Open events in the region have delivered substantial economic benefits, illustrating why councils and stakeholders support investment in such venues to sustain hosting capabilities.[3][1]
If you’d like, I can pull a concise, citation-backed timeline of these developments or prepare a quick map-style overview of what the changes mean for spectators and players. Also I can look up official Open rota updates or local council minutes for deeper details.