The Open Championship 2025

Major Tournament

Golf's Oldest Major / Claret Jug / British Open

Established: 1860 | Next Edition: 153rd Open Championship

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Golf Master Tip: The Open Championship is one of golf's four major championships and the oldest of them all, offering a unique links golf experience.

Tournament Details

1Venue

Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake, England

Host course for the 2025 championship

2Dates

July 17-20, 2025

Four days of championship golf

3Prize Fund

Estimated $14 million (2025)

One of golf's richest purses

4Defending Champion

Brian Harman (2023 winner)

Will defend his title in 2024 first

5Format

72-hole stroke play

Cut after 36 holes

Golf Master Tip: Royal Liverpool has hosted The Open 12 times previously, most recently in 2014 when Rory McIlroy won.

1Tickets

Available from late 2024

Early booking recommended

2Qualification

Multiple pathways including OWGR

World's top golfers compete

3Broadcast

Global TV coverage

Available in 200+ countries

1Oldest Winner

Old Tom Morris (46 years, 1867)

Record still stands after 150+ years

2Youngest Winner

Young Tom Morris (18 years, 1868)

Four-time champion

3Most Wins

Harry Vardon (6 titles)

Record since 1914

4Lowest Score

264 - Henrik Stenson (2016)

Major championship record

Golf Master Tip: The Claret Jug trophy has been awarded since 1873, with winners' names engraved on it - golf's most historic prize.