The iconic Old Course at St Andrews is to be lengthened and undergo significant changes ahead of The Open being held there in 2027.

Work begins next week on a planned programme of enhancements, including increasing the total yardage of the Old Course, aimed at 'refining the strategic challenge for elite players' and to 'improve the everyday play experience for local and visiting golfers'.

The changes 'in a small number of areas' have been planned with the agreement of St Andrews Links Trust - who manage the Old Course - and The R&A, who are the responsible for The Open, with the design work carried out by golf course architects Mackenzie & Ebert.

Mark Darbon, chief executive of the R&A, said: "Our approach is grounded in deep respect for the course's unparalleled history.

"We believe t

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