The Open Championship, commonly known in America as the British Open, is the oldest of golf’s four majors. It was first contested in 1860 at Prestwick Golf Course in Prestwick, Scotland. 

The Open Championship has been held at 14 different courses across Scotland, England and Northern Ireland and currently rotates through nine courses. These courses represent some of Great Britain’s greatest courses as well as golf’s most historic grounds.

Amazingly, nine of these current and former hosts of the British Open are available for public play. Be advised, most of these courses do require the golfer to have a certified handicap to prove proficiency.