Royal Lytham makes return to golf's major calendar
The R&A has confirmed that Royal Lytham & St Annes will soon make its return to the major golfing calendar.
www.bunkered.co.ukHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting.
- The Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club has obtained planning permission for remodelling works to host future major championships, paving the way for the R&A Open Championship to return and for the AIG Women’s Open to be staged there in 2026. This development is described as strengthening the club’s status as a key economic and sporting asset for Fylde and the wider region.[1][3]
- The approved works include a new practice ground and tee, a new tee on the 14th, changes to the 11th fairway routing, and upgraded access roads around the course, all designed to ensure championship readiness while respecting the site’s dune ecology.[1]
- Coverage also notes the economic impact context of past Opens in the region, highlighting significant local benefits from hosting major events and the expectation that the Lytham course will attract high-profile tournaments again in the coming years.[3][1]
Illustration: Depending on your needs, I can assemble a concise timeline or map of the remodelling components and expected event dates.
Would you like a quick timeline of the redevelopment milestones and the targeted Open/Women’s Open dates, or a focused summary of the ecological considerations involved in the plans?
Citations:
- Royal Lytham planning approval and Open/Women’s Open schedule context.[1]
- Remodelling components and ecological considerations.[1]