David Cannon/R&A
Carlos Amoedo
David Cannon/R&A
David Cannon/R&A
David Cannon/R&A
David Cannon/R&A
Courtesy of the club
Royal Troon Golf Club: Old
Troon, Scotland•Private
Awards
Royal Troon Golf Club: Old
Craigend Rd
Troon, KA10 6EP
Scotland
Overview
Looks are deceiving at Royal Troon. The links appear straightforward, almost docile, until the wind blows. Then, if it’s downwind out to the ninth hole, as it usually is, the homeward nine becomes a long march into a stiff breeze, if not an ocean gale. Troon dates from 1878 and was given its Royal title 100 years later. Few know its famed 123-yard 8th, the Postage Stamp, the shortest in British Open golf, was originally a blind par 3—the present green wasn't built until 1910. In 2016, Royal Troon was the site of one of the most dramatic duels in Open history, with Henrik Stenson prevailing over Phil Mickelson to win his first major title. Xander Schauffele won by two strokes when the Open returned in 2024, his second major win that season (the PGA Championship at Valhalla).
