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Royal Birkdale will host The Open for the tenth time in 2017. Irelandâs Padraig Harrington won by four shots from Ian Poulter the last time the Championship was played there in 2008.
Create account now! Royal Birkdale, Carnoustie to host British Open in 2017 and 2018. LONDON: The British Open Championship will be held at Royal Birkdale in 2017 and Carnoustie the following year, tournament organisers the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, announced on Tuesday.