2026 ISPS HANDA Senior Open Championship: Legends, Heather & Glory
Senior Open Heritage
Explore the legacy of senior golf's most prestigious major, returning to the iconic Gleneagles Kings Course in the Scottish Highlands.
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The heather-lined fairways and tricky cambered fairways demand shot-shaping mastery. Get our caddie breakdown of the par-71 Highland layout.
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Watch dramatic finishes, legends battling the elements, and the best shots from the 2026 Senior Open Championship.
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Dates: July 23 – 26, 2026
Location: Auchterarder, Perthshire, Scotland
Format: 72-hole stroke play (Legends)
Championship Facts
Defending Champion: KJ Choi (2025)
Field: 144 players (Senior majors)
Purse: $2.85 million
About the Event
The ISPS HANDA Senior Open Championship is the senior game's original major. Played on the heather-clad Kings Course at Gleneagles, experience and guile are paramount as legends chase the title.
2026 ISPS HANDA Senior Open: Gleneagles Kings Course Preview
Watch the official tournament preview below, then follow live news as senior golf legends battle the iconic Highland layout.
CaddyBytes 🏴 2026 Senior Open Championship Preview: The Gleneagles Kings Course, designed by James Braid, provides a true test of strategic golf. With heather-lined fairways, pot bunkers, and dramatic elevation changes, this par-71 major demands shot-making creativity and mental fortitude.
Past champions include Bernhard Langer, Stephen Dodd, and Darren Clarke. The 2026 edition features a world-class senior field including Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, and Padraig Harrington. Our live news feed brings breaking stories, weather updates, and leaderboard shifts directly from Perthshire.
Official ISPS HANDA Senior Open Championship course preview. Source: The R&A / Legends Tour.