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Article published 28/07/2025

The King’s Course at Gleneagles will host the 39th edition of the ISPS HANDA Senior Open from 23 – 26 July 2026. This follows on from when it first hosted the championship in 2022.

Gleneagles has an enviable track record of hosting elite golf events across its three championship courses. This includes the Ryder Cup in 2014, the Solheim Cup in 2019, and 26 DP World Tour events since 1974.

Both the Ryder Cup and the Solheim Cup were played on The PGA Centenary Course and resulted in victories for Europe.

Paul McGinley’s side retained the Ryder Cup as they defeated the United States. Five years later, Catriona Matthew captained Europe to their first Solheim Cup success since 2013 with a thrilling victory.

The hosting of the ISPS HANDA Senior Open at Gleneagles in 2026 is part of the 11 year partnership agreement between The R&A, Scottish Government, and VisitScotland. This partnership sees the staging of The Open, AIG Women’s Open, and the Senior Open in Scotland between 2024 and 2034.

Hotel in the grounds of a golf clubThe Gleneagles Hotel © VisitScotland / Stewart Attwood

Scotland is proud to welcome the ISPS HANDA Senior Open back to Gleneagles in 2026, a venue steeped in golfing history and the site of many iconic tournaments.

Hosting the Senior Open is a celebration our heritage as the home of golf and highlights the strength of our world-class portfolio of sporting and cultural events.

These events play an important role in growing our visitor economy and reinforcing Scotland’s global reputation as a top destination for tourism and events.

Rob Dickson, Director of Industry and Events, VisitScotland

We look forward to Gleneagles staging the ISPS HANDA Senior Open for a second time in 2026.

The King’s Course has a rich history of hosting leading championships and we know the players will enjoy the thrill of competing there, just as they did in 2022.

We are continuing the development and appeal of the championship by returning to such a renowned venue and I’m sure there will be great anticipation among fans to watch the world class players in action at Gleneagles.

Johnnie Cole-Hamilton, Executive Director – Championships, The R&A

Three years ago, Gleneagles proved itself a more than worthy host venue of Europe’s only senior major championship and we are delighted to announce our return their next year.

The King’s Course at Gleneagles is rated by many as one of the best in the country and we look forward to seeing the legends of the game compete there once again in 2026.

Edward Kitson, Championship Director, ISPS HANDA Senior Open

We are immensely proud of the legacy we have built as a stage for golf’s greatest moments, from hosting the Ryder Cup to the Solheim Cup.

Welcoming back the ISPS HANDA Senior Open is both an honour and a continuation of that tradition.

We look forward to hosting some of the game’s legendary players on The King’s Course - a timeless James Braid heathland classic that celebrated its centenary in 2019 - as it once again provides the setting for world-class professional golf.

Conor O’Leary, Managing Director, Gleneagles

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