from 1895, but significantly shorter than the Old Course, was redesigned in 1921 by golf course architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie, a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Portland is also of very high standard. It is located slightly further inland and further north than the Old Course, with no holes bordering the Firth of Clyde; it has its own clubhouse. The Craigend Course is a nine-hole par-3 course. The Club is private; guests are allowed at certain times, under advance booking, with a handicap certificate establishing proficiency. The Old Course has four tees – "Ladies", "Short", "Medal" and "Championship". Layout For 2020 Women's British Open: Lengths of the course for previous Opens (since 1950): 2016: , par 71 2004: , par 71 1997: , par 71 1989: , par 72 1982: , par 72 1973: , par 72 1962: , par 72 1950: , par 70 Opens from 1962 through 1989 played the 11th hole as a par-5. The Open Championship The Open Championship has been held at Troon on nine occasions: Note: For multiple winners of The Open Championship, superscript ordinal identifies which in their respective careers. The Club will host The Open Championship again from 14–21 July 2024. Women's British Open The Women's British Open has been held at Troon once: Hosts further significant events Royal Troon has hosted the Amateur Championship on five occasions: 1956, 1968, 1978, 2003, and 2012. The Club has hosted the British Ladies Amateur Golf Championship on four occasions: 1904, 1925, 1952, and 1984. The Club has hosted the Senior Open Championship in 2008, and American Bruce Vaughan won. The Club has hosted the Scottish Amateur on six occasions: 1923, 1956, 1963, 1969, 1977 and 2009. The Club has hosted the Scottish Ladies' Amateur on five occasions: 1907, 1949, 1957, 1963, and 1982. See also List of golf clubs granted Royal status References External links The Open Championship – official site Sports venues completed in 1878 1878 establishments in Scotland Sports venues in South Ayrshire Golf clubs and courses in South Ayrshire The Open Championship venues Organisations based in Scotland with royal patronage Organisations based in South Ayrshire Royal golf clubs