First Open Championship Held

Date: October 17, 1860 • Location: Prestwick, United Kingdom

The Open Championship, the oldest of the four major championships in men's golf, was first played at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland.

The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open outside of the UK, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Founded in 1860, it was originally held annually at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Later the venue rotated among a select group of coastal links golf courses in the United Kingdom. It is organised by The R&A.