British Open 2009

The R&A have announced that Turnberry will host the 2009 British Open Championship from 16th-19th July. It will be the fourth time the Ayrshire course (Turnberry Golf) has staged the event since it was added to the Open roster in 1977.

That year will always will be remembered for the 'Duel in the Sun' between Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, eventually won by Watson by a single shot. Greg Norman won in 1986 thanks largely to a second-round 63 after opening with a 74, while Nick Price won in 1994 after a great battle with Jesper Parnevik.

Since Price's win in 1994 the demands of the Open have substantially increased and a solution to Turnberry's traffic problems had to be found before a return could be considered.

David Hill, director of championships for The R&A said: "There has never been any doubt that the Open would return to Turnberry, one of our very best links courses, but before reaching that decision we had to be convinced that every aspect of our forward planning process was in place to ensure a successful return to Turnberry in 2009.

Bookings are already being taken for the 2009 British Open Chamnpionship, and would suggest you book early to avoid disappointment.