Muirfield, the historic Scottish links course, has been selected to host a Senior Open Championship, marking the venue's return to staging a major Open event. The announcement comes from the Associated Press and Golf Channel, confirming that the prestigious East Lothian club will welcome senior professional golfers for a future edition of the tournament.
Muirfield has a storied history with The Open Championship, having hosted the event 16 times since 1892, most recently in 2013 when Phil Mickelson claimed the Claret Jug. The course, operated by the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, is widely regarded as one of the finest links layouts in the world.
The Senior Open Championship, established in 1987, is one of five major championships on the PGA Tour Champions schedule. Previous venues have included other Open Championship venues such as St Andrews, Royal Lytham & St Annes, and Carnoustie.
