Carnoustie Golf Links

Location

Carnoustie, Angus, Scotland

Opened

1842

Track Length

7,421 yards

Known as "Carnasty" for its punishing difficulty, Carnoustie is one of the toughest Open Championship venues. The Barry Burn winds through the course, most dramatically at the 17th and 18th holes, and has destroyed many championship dreams.

Notable Moments

Jean Van de Velde's 1999 Open meltdown on the 72nd hole

Ben Hogan winning the only Open he played in 1953

Padraig Harrington winning the 2007 Open in a playoff