The Open Championship

After its hugely successful staging in 2019, The Open returns to Royal Portrush in 2025. With home favourite Shane Lowry emerging triumphant at The 148th Open, there has been high demand for tickets as anticipation builds for another unforgettable Championship on the enchanting County Antrim coast in July 2025.

Ticket Ballot applications were open to all members of One Club, The R&A’s free-to-join digital membership platform, designed to bring golf fans closer to the game. Fans could also upgrade to One Club Advantage presented by Mastercard for an enhanced chance of success in the Ticket Ballot.

How does the Ticket Ballot work?

During the ballot application period, fans were able to apply for up to 4 tickets per day for The 153rd Open, made up of a combination of Adult, Youth, Junior and Carer tickets. All tickets, including complimentary Junior and Carer tickets, must be applied for as part of the Ticket Ballot process and within the 4 ticket per day limit.

Following submission of a Ticket Ballot application, all fans received a confirmation email detailing their application. No amendments are possible following the closure of the application period.

When will we find out the results?

All ballot applications are currently being reviewed and fans will be contacted in waves throughout August and September, with expected dates listed below:

Week commencing Monday 12 August: 1st wave of ballot winners contacted

Week commencing Monday 2 September: 2nd wave of ballot winners contacted

Week commencing Monday 16 September: 3rd wave of ballot winners contacted

By Monday 30 September All unsuccessful applicants contacted

By the end of September, all fans who entered the Ticket Ballot for The 153rd Open will have been notified by email if their ballot application has been successful or unsuccessful.

As a reminder, fans who are offered tickets as part of the ballot process will not be able to pick and choose which tickets to purchase from the ticket allocation offered, all tickets offered must be purchased in full.

Need information about accessibility provisions?

The Open aims to provide an enjoyable spectator experience for all individuals. Ticket holders who require the assistance of a carer are entitled to receive one free Carer ticket to the event.

Complimentary Carer tickets must be applied for during the Ticket Ballot and be included within the 4 ticket per day limit. Following a successful Ticket Ballot application, evidence will be requested via email to approve any complimentary Carer tickets. Information about eligibility requirements can be found here.

Further information about Accessibility can be found in our Accessibility Guide. Where possible, additional information will be updated closer to the Championship. In the meantime, please contact accessibility@randa.org if you have any queries or require specific assistance.