The best Open Championship venues
7. Carnoustie
Carnoustie, Angus
On the east coast of Scotland to the north of Dundee, Carnoustie is the northernmost venue on the Open rota. The town of Carnoustie has none of the charm of St Andrews – just across the Tay – and in truth is the least glamorous venue on the rota.
However, it is a quite magnificent golf course and one that earns the respect of all players. Who can forget Padraig Harrington defeating Sergio Garcia in a play-off in 2007?
Dan Murphy
Dan loves links golf, which doesn't mean he is very good at it. He is a four-handicapper at Alwoodley. A qualified journalist and senior editor with 25 years’ experience, he was the long-time editor of NCG. His passion is golf courses and he is the founding editor of NCG Top 100s course rankings. He loves nothing more than discovering and highlighting courses that are worthy of greater recognition.
