The cost to play each Open Championship host

There’s nothing like The Open Championship. The wind. The bunkers. The history. It’s golf in its purest, most punishing form. And unlike other major venues like Augusta National or many of the U.S. Open and PGA Championship courses, you can actually play every single course on The Open rota.

At GolfN, we’re more than fans—we’re players. And with the GolfN digital caddie app, you can track your rounds, get smart club recommendations, and most importantly, earn points through our golf rewards program just for teeing it up. That includes rounds at legendary Open venues across the UK.

So how much does it cost to play these bucket-list courses? We ranked every current Open venue by peak-season green fees—converted to USD—from the historic and affordable to the elite and exclusive.

Spoiler: It ranges from about $30 to $1,250.

Whether you’re planning your dream UK golf trip or just daydreaming from your desk, here’s what it costs to walk in the footsteps of champions—and how GolfN helps you get rewarded for doing it.

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Open Rota Green Fees Ranked (Least to Most Expensive)

Musselburgh Old Links: £23.60 (≈ $32)
World Ranking: Not ranked
Historic 9-hole course on the original Open rota — affordable and charming.

Carnoustie (Championship): £270 (≈ $362)
World Ranking: #40
Known as “Golf’s Greatest Test,” Carnoustie is one of the toughest in the rota.

Prince’s Golf Club: £170–190 (≈ $228–255)
World Ranking: Top 100 UK & Ireland
Former Open host with 27 holes of links perfection next to Royal St George’s.

Royal Cinque Ports: £285 (≈ $382)
World Ranking: Not ranked
Prestigious and pure links — but no public weekend tee times.

Prestwick: £310 (≈ $416)
World Ranking: #63
The original Open venue; offers a 36-hole day rate for £400.

Royal St George’s: £330 (≈ $443)
World Ranking: #33
Classic championship test in Sandwich, Kent — true Open pedigree.

St Andrews (Old Course): £340 (≈ $456)
World Ranking: #3
The Home of Golf. Requires advance booking or lottery ballot.

Royal Liverpool (Hoylake): £350 (≈ $469)
World Ranking: #13
2023 Open host with dramatic dunes and a rich history.

Royal Lytham & St Annes: £350 (≈ $469)
World Ranking: #74
A parkland-style layout with bunkers galore and a legacy of Opens.

Muirfield: £365 (≈ $489)
World Ranking: #12
Open to visitors only on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Afternoon round is played in foursomes.

Royal Troon: £365 (≈ $489)
World Ranking: #66
Famous for the "Postage Stamp" — bundle often includes the Portland Course.

Royal Birkdale: £370 (≈ $496)
World Ranking: #42
Arguably the fairest test on the rota, and a favorite of pros and fans alike.

Royal Portrush (Dunluce): £420 (≈ $563)
World Ranking: #16
Host of the 2019 and upcoming 2025 Open — expect breathtaking views and a serious challenge.

Turnberry (Ailsa Course): £1,000 (≈ $1,341)
World Ranking: #18
The most expensive by far — but also one of the most visually stunning and dramatic seaside links in the world.

Use GolfN at Open Rota Courses

Every time you play one of these courses, log your round in the GolfN digital caddie app. You’ll earn points through our golf rewards program, which can be redeemed for gear, entries into sweepstakes, and even crypto.