The 20^th Anniversary World Hickory Open 2026

We are delighted to advise you of the Calendar of events that will grace the 20^th anniversary of the World Hickory Golf Championship in 2026. The schedule is as follows;

Registration and a Welcome Reception will take place in the Carnoustie Golf Hotel. Registration will be from 1.00pm onwards and the Welcome Reception will commence at 4.00pm including welcome drink and canapes.

View the latest Gallery from the Opening and Registration here:

The Burnside oozes character and from the back tees is a splendid test of golf. Many of the short holes could grace the top links courses around with the 5^th and 14^th in particular providing dramatic challenges for the players who strive to gain their par three’s. It was on this course in 1953 where the great Ben Hogan shot 70 to help him qualify for the Open Championship which he subsequently won.

It’s the type of course that feeds your imagination and enables you to conjure up shots that you rarely get chance to play on most other courses.

I can’t speak highly enough of this lovely ‘wee course’ and unless it’s demanding championship golf that you’re seeking for your second round of the day this is more than worth a play.

The raised green at the 275 yard first sets a tone that resounds throughout the full 18 holes. There are a number of short par fours that alone wouldn’t be out of place on many a top golf course. As a collection they come together to produce a lively and entertaining round of golf.

The opening stretch at Monifieth runs right alongside the main Aberdeen to London railway line with out of bounds a constant threat on your right. After a modest opening hole with a lovely undulating fairway, a trait throughout the course, it begins to move through the gears over the next few holes. They climax with the excellent fourth where the green is located amidst large dunes on all sides with only a narrow entrance to run your ball through and onto the putting surface.

The round finishes strongly too as you return to flatter ground. The strategic par four 16th has several bunkers to avoid on both the tee shot and the second whilst the 17th at 435 yards is no pushover. The finishing hole, a shallow dog-legging par five around a prominent bunker on the inner elbow, is a fine closing hole and whilst it may present a birdie opportunity for some trouble lurks throughout its 530 yards.

Panmure Golf Club, adorned in Scottish history, tradition and charm. Established in 1845, Panmure is recognised as the 21st oldest golf club in world.

The famous Old Tom Morris and James Braid designed links requires both strategy and skill to navigate and negotiate the sandhills forged by nature. The course combines the best elements of links and heathland, with tight fairways, challenging carries and undulating greens.

The texture of heather, pines, dunes and fescue intertwine to produce a landscape which screams firm fast and handsome golf.

An authentic experience, rich in tradition and affluent in hospitality. A warm Scottish welcome awaits.

Carnoustie Golf Hotel offers extensive facilities, including 96 luxury en suite bedrooms, including ten suites with amazing views over the Championship course, the sea, and the local town of Carnoustie.

Extensive spa and health facilities include a large heated swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, steam room, and for the more energetic, a fully equipped gymnasium. Click here to view more information about the spa.

While staying at the Hotel, you can follow in the footsteps of some of history’s greatest golfers and test yourself to a challenging round on the notably inspiring Carnoustie Championship golf course.

The Carnoustie Hotel’s dining experience is also not to be missed. Calders Bistro offers delicious fare, much of it from local Scottish produce.