Welcome to the Frequently Asked Questions page for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush! Here, you'll find all the essential information to help you make the most of your experience at this prestigious event in Northern Ireland.
When is The Open held and where?
The 153rd Open will take place at Royal Portrush, County Antrim from Sunday 13 July to Sunday 20 July 2025. Practice Days are Sunday 13 to Wednesday 16 July and Championship Days are Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 July 2025.
How can I buy a ticket?
General admission tickets are now sold out. There are no tickets available to buy on the gate during the week of the Championship. However, tickets may become available via the official resale platform at: www.theopen.com/tickets-and-hospitality/tickets/resale-platform-info.
Hospitality packages are still available but are close to selling out. A waiting list is in operation and an enquiry form is available on: TheOpen.com.
Only tickets purchased from an authorised provider will be valid and grant access to the venue.
Plan ahead by booking special services
Translink has a special transport plan in place for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush Golf Club, 13th - 20th July and spectators are encouraged to book special services now to avoid missing out. For timetabled services, please plan via Journey Planner from 28 days ahead of the date of travel. Visitors should plan their travel in advance, leave extra time for journeys and choose from a range of bus, coach, train and The R&A Park & Ride options.
Can I leave The Open and come back in on the same day?
Yes, re-admission will be permitted. Ticket holders will only be permitted to re-enter the venue on the same day as long as they present the following
i) a ticket valid for that day’s play, and ii) an official, untampered, re-entry wristband that must be collected from the exit gate when initially leaving The Open.
Driving in Northern Ireland
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What happens if I require medical treatment?
Please find the latest information on health services available to visitors in Northern Ireland, including how to access medical care during your stay, what to do in an emergency, and important guidance for travellers to Northern Ireland.
Please check back regularly for updated Frequently Asked Questions.
The Open returns to Royal Portrush in County Antrim in July 2025 for The 153rd Open. When it was last here in 2019, crowd favourite Shane Lowry emerged triumphant and we can't wait to see who comes out on top this year.
