CoursesRoyal Troon Golf Club
Golf Course
Royal Troon Golf Club
Location
Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland
Opened
1878
Track Length
7,190 yards
Home to the famous "Postage Stamp" — the par-3 8th hole, one of the shortest in Open Championship golf at just 123 yards. Royal Troon's out-and-back layout means the back nine plays into the prevailing wind, dramatically increasing the difficulty.
Notable Moments
Henrik Stenson's record-breaking 63 in the 2016 Open final round
Gene Sarazen holing in one on the Postage Stamp aged 71
Todd Hamilton's surprise 2004 Open victory
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