Tag Archives: The Open Championship

How The Open at The Old Course at St. Andrews Will Impact 2022 Golf Trips

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Baker's Blog

If you’re a part of the massive and growing pent up demand for golf travel across the pond, there’s something you should know. 2022 may not be your year to play The Old Course at St. Andrews. In fact, at … Continue reading →

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What We’re Watching – The Open for The Ages

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Baker's Blog

This week would have marked the 149th Open Championship at Royal St. George’s. To help fill the void of the tournament’s absence, the R&A has produced a groundbreaking event called The Open for The Ages. Hours of past footage has … Continue reading →

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What We’re Watching – Old Tom Morris: Golf’s Greatest Pioneer

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Baker's Blog

Next year marks the bicentennial of the birth of Old Tom Morris. In addition to playing an instrumental role in forming The Open Championship – which he won on four occasions – Old Tom went on to transform the game … Continue reading →

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Royal Troon to Host 2024 Open Championship

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Baker's Blog

The R&A has announced that Royal Troon will host the 152nd Open Championship in 2024. This will be the 10th time The Open has been contested at Royal Troon and also marks the 100th anniversary of the Claret Jug’s first … Continue reading →

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Sit-Rep from Royal Liverpool

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Baker's Blog

Ahead of the return of The Open in 2023, Royal Liverpool Golf Club is overseeing a variety of course updates to its historic links. The club has entrusted the work to Martin Ebert, the maestro who oversaw similar updates at … Continue reading →

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The Exclusive Club of Former Open Championship Hosts

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Baker's Blog

In the nearly 150 year history of The Open Championship, 14 different courses have played host to golf’s oldest major. Of those courses, only four are no longer a part of the current rotation. That number was five as recent … Continue reading →

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