Here are the latest developments about Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Course:
The Open Championship is scheduled to return to Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028, marking its 12th hosting of the event and the first since 2012. This was announced by The R&A and has generated broad excitement about the world’s oldest major returning to England’s golf coast. [Source: PGA Tour / Golf Monthly coverage of the Open return to Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028]
In the near term, the club has secured planning approvals to remodel certain areas in preparation for hosting top-level events, including the 2026 AIG Women’s Open on its lanes and links. The remodeling is part of broader preparations to ensure the course remains globally competitive for major championships. [Source: Lancashire Business View article on planning approval and Open readiness]
Local and national outlets note the economic and tourism boost anticipated for the Fylde coast and Lancashire region as a result of hosting The Open and related events, with officials expressing strong confidence in the positive impact on local businesses and visitors. [Source: Lancashire Business View feature on the Open’s return and regional benefits]
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The Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club has been granted planning permission for remodelling works which will pave the way for it hosting top competitions.
www.lancashirebusinessview.co.ukThe English links layout will host its 12th Open Championship in 2028, the R&A has announced
www.golfmonthly.com"We are delighted that The R&A has made the decision to return to what is one of the best links golf courses in the world. "The economic benefit this will bring to the Fylde and wider Lancashire region will be immense. "Work is already underway to host the best Championship ever at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2028, and on many other occasions to come."
www.lancashirebusinessview.co.ukThe long wait to stage The Open Championship again will soon be over for Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club.
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