Open Championship Golf Art
Prints of the links that host golf's oldest championship.
Linda Hartough is the only artist commissioned by both The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews and the USGA to paint The Open and the U.S. Open. This page collects her prints of Open Championship venues in Scotland and England.
The Open is always played on a links, on a rotation of courses in Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. That shapes the championship as much as any tradition. The ground is firm and the ball runs, bunkers are small and deep, and the weather off the sea can change the course from one day to the next, so the same hole may play entirely differently in the morning and the afternoon. Players who win the Open have usually had to keep the ball low and adapt to the conditions as much as to the course.
The Old Course at St Andrews has hosted The Open 30 times, more than any other venue, most recently the 150th Open in 2022. Other courses in Linda Hartough's collection have long Open histories of their own: Muirfield has hosted it 16 times, Royal St George's 15, Royal Birkdale and Royal Lytham & St Annes 11 each, Royal Troon 10, Carnoustie 8 and Turnberry 4.
Choosing an Open Championship print
For one picture of The Open, St Andrews has the widest choice of subjects and sizes. To build a series, most Open venues are offered as canvas giclées at 12"x20" or 21"x36", so prints of different courses hang well together. The 18th at Muirfield is the one titled for a specific Open, 1992.
The prints

#1 St Andrews
The 1st at St Andrews is a legendary par-4 that launches countless pilgrimages on golf’s most sacred ground. The wide fairway, shared with the 18th, offers multiple routes, but hazards like the Swilcan Burn punish poor positioning. The bunkerless green, fronted by the burn, presents challenging pin positions and treacherous putts. It sets the tone for the Old Course experience, where every shot echoes centuries of golfing tradition.

#8 Postage Stamp Royal Troon Golf Club
The legendary “Postage Stamp” stands as golf’s most celebrated short hole, where precision trumps power on this iconic par-3. At just 123 yards, this deceptively simple hole demands absolute accuracy to hit one of golf’s smallest greens, measuring merely 25 yards in length. This historic hole has witnessed countless aces and disasters alike, earning its place in golfing folklore as the ultimate risk-reward challenge.

#9 Bruce’s Castle Turnberry Golf Club
The majestic 9th at Turnberry, “Bruce’s Castle,” stands as one of golf’s most historically rich and visually stunning par-4s, where ancient Scottish heritage meets championship challenge. With Ailsa Craig rising from the waters beyond and the castle ruins standing sentinel, this legendary hole perfectly captures the romance and rugged beauty that defines Turnberry’s championship

#10 Dinna Fouter Turnberry Golf Club
The legendary 10th at Turnberry, “Dinna Fouter” (Don’t Meddle), warns players to respect its deceptive challenges along Scotland’s most dramatic coastline. The green of this par-4 is perched precariously above the churning Firth of Clyde, with Ailsa Craig standing majestically offshore. True to its Scots Gaelic warning, this historic hole punishes those who dare meddle with its time-tested design.

#11 & #12 Monument Turnberry Golf Club
The dramatic “Monument Turn” at Turnberry showcases two of links golf’s most spectacular holes, where the rugged Ayrshire coast meets championship excellence. Both holes feature treacherous winds and unforgiving rough that have tested Open Championship legends for decades. With views of the iconic lighthouse and Robert the Bruce monument, this legendary stretch epitomizes Turnberry’s breathtaking beauty and formidable challenge.

#14 & #4 Carnoustie
Two of Carnoustie’s most feared challenges showcase the course’s championship pedigree. The 14th, a brutal par-5, demands three precise shots through narrow corridors guarded by the treacherous Barry Burn that snakes menacingly across the fairway twice. The 4th, a demanding par-4, requires surgical accuracy off the tee to avoid deep bunkers and rough, followed by an approach to a well-defended green. The Textured Canvas is on sale at 50% off.

#14 St Andrews, The Old Course
The 14th at St Andrews is a magnificent par-5 that showcases the Old Course’s timeless strategic brilliance. The drive must navigate the infamous Hell Bunker and other penal hazards that have tormented golfers for centuries. Multiple route options exist, but each demands precise positioning for the layup or aggressive second shot. This historic hole epitomizes links golf at its finest. The 21″x36″ Textured Canvas is 50% off.

#17 Hole and Clubhouse Royal Troon Golf Club
The iconic 17th at Royal Troon, known as “Rabbit,” presents one of golf’s most celebrated short holes, where championship dreams hang in the balance. This deceptively challenging par-3 demands pinpoint accuracy over deep bunkers to a narrow green that has humbled the world’s best players. Together, hole and clubhouse create an unforgettable setting where Open Championship legends are forged and golfing immortality is achieved.

#17 Road Hole at Dawn St Andrews
olf’s most notorious par-4 begins with a blind drive over the Old Course Hotel, where courage and precision determine your fate. The tee shot must thread between the hotel and out-of-bounds to find the narrow fairway. From there, the approach demands pinpoint accuracy to avoid the deep Road Hole Bunker and the dreaded road behind the green. This legendary hole has humbled champions for generations.

#17 Road Hole St Andrews
Notorious worldwide as golf’s ultimate test, this legendary par-4 strikes fear into the hearts of even the greatest champions. The blind tee shot must clear the imposing Old Course Hotel while avoiding out-of-bounds stakes that run perilously close to the fairway. The approach shot presents an agonizing choice: risk the cavernous Road Hole Bunker or face the unforgiving road behind the green. Many dreams have died on this merciless hole.

#17 Road Hole St Andrews, 2015
Carved into golfing folklore as the world’s most punishing par-4, this iconic hole begins with a heart-stopping tee shot that must carry the looming Old Course Hotel. Strategic positioning is critical to avoid the maze of hazards awaiting wayward drives. The approach shot offers no mercy, as players must navigate between the gaping Road Hole Bunker and the unforgiving road that claims countless balls. Champions have risen and fallen on this legendary battleground.

#17 Road Hole St Andrews, 2015
Among golf’s most feared challenges, Road Hole demands both courage and surgical precision from every player who steps onto the tee. The intimidating drive over the Old Course Hotel’s corner must find the slender fairway between boundaries and disaster. The second shot presents golf’s cruelest dilemma: attack the pin and risk the infamous Road Hole Bunker, or play safe and face the treacherous road lurking behind the putting surface.

#17 Royal St George’s Golf Club
Royal St George’s formidable 17th presents one of championship golf’s most decisive moments, where major victories are won and lost in dramatic fashion. With sweeping views across Pegwell Bay and the English Channel beyond, this historic hole has witnessed countless pivotal moments in Open Championship history, cementing its legacy as one of golf’s greatest tests.

#18 Craigend Royal Troon Golf Club
The legendary 18th at Royal Troon, “Craigend,” stands as one of championship golf’s most formidable finales, where Open Championship victories are claimed and lost. With the majestic clubhouse providing a regal backdrop, this historic closing hole has witnessed countless dramatic moments in major championship history, cementing its place among golf’s greatest finishing tests.

#18 Craigend Royal Troon Golf Club
Royal Troon’s dramatic finale, “Craigend,” has shaped championship destiny for generations of golf’s elite competitors. This unforgiving par-4 demands tactical brilliance from the opening drive, where players must thread their ball between strategically positioned bunkers and thick rough to find the optimal angle. Against the stunning Victorian clubhouse backdrop, this storied hole continues to deliver heart-stopping drama worthy of The Open Championship’s prestigious stage.

#18 Muirfield Golf Club, 1992 British Open Championship
Muirfield’s legendary finishing hole epitomizes championship golf at its finest, where countless major victories have been decided over more than a century. This strategic par-4 demands a perfectly positioned drive to avoid fairway bunkers. With the clubhouse as a backdrop, this historic hole has witnessed golf’s greatest moments, providing a fitting climax to one of Scotland’s most revered courses.

#18 Royal Birkdale
The 18th at Royal Birkdale is a closing hole that demands everything you have left. The fairway, framed by towering dunes, leads to a green set against the backdrop of the historic clubhouse. With the wind often howling off the Irish Sea, every shot is a test of nerve and precision. It’s a stage where champions are crowned and history is etched into the links. 15 3/8″x37″ Fine Art Paper is on sale for 50% off.

#18 Royal Birkdale
Steeped in Open Championship folklore, Birkdale’s closing hole has witnessed golf’s most memorable moments across decades of major competition. The tee shot must navigate treacherous cross-bunkers and willow scrub to find the perfect angle for attack. Against the stunning backdrop of the clubhouse’s distinctive white facade, this historic par-4 provides the perfect theater for championship drama.

#18 Royal Birkdale
Royal Birkdale’s magnificent finale has crowned champions and broken hearts throughout its storied Open Championship history. This challenging par-4 demands a brave drive over undulating fairway bunkers to reach the ideal position for the approach. With the iconic Art Deco clubhouse providing a majestic backdrop, this legendary finishing hole delivers drama worthy of golf’s greatest stage.

#18 Royal Lytham & St Anne’s Golf Club
The 18th at Royal Lytham stands as one of championship golf’s most dramatic finales, where legends are made and dreams are shattered. This demanding par-4 requires a precise drive between railway lines and strategic bunkers to find the narrow fairway. This historic closing hole has witnessed countless major championship moments, cementing its place in golfing folklore.

#18 Swilcan Bridge St Andrews
Golf’s most sacred finishing hole begins with a drive across centuries of history, where the ancient Swilcan Bridge stands as an eternal witness to triumph and heartbreak. The deceptively wide fairway conceals strategic bunkers and the notorious Valley of Sin that guards the front of the green. Champions must navigate the undulating putting surface where dreams are made and broken.

#18 Swilcan Bridge St Andrews
Historic Swilcan Bridge welcomes you to golf’s most emotional finale, where champions have walked into immortality for over 600 years. This legendary par-4 demands strategic positioning off the tee to avoid the Valley of Sin and other ancient hazards. The approach must navigate the treacherous putting surface that slopes toward disaster. Every step across the iconic stone bridge carries the weight of tradition.
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Contact the galleryThe courses

Carnoustie
Linda Hartough's paintings and prints of Carnoustie.

Lytham & St Anne's
Linda Hartough's paintings and prints of Lytham & St Anne's.

Muirfield Golf Club
Linda Hartough's paintings and prints of Muirfield Golf Club.

Royal Birkdale
Linda Hartough's paintings and prints of Royal Birkdale.

Royal St. George
Linda Hartough's paintings and prints of Royal St. George.

Royal Troon
Linda Hartough's paintings and prints of Royal Troon.

St Andrews Links
Linda Hartough's paintings and prints of St Andrews Links.

Turnberry
Linda Hartough's paintings and prints of Turnberry.
Where they are
More tournaments

The Masters
Augusta National, the one major played on the same course every April.

The U.S. Open
Prints painted for U.S. Open Championships, venue by venue.

The Ryder Cup
Work tied to the Ryder Cup matches.

The PGA Championship
The PGA of America's championship, played since 1916 on many of the country's finest courses.

The Presidents Cup
The United States against an International team, with Medinah hosting in 2026.

The U.S. Women's Open
Courses Linda painted that have also hosted the U.S. Women's Open.

RBC Heritage
Harbour Town Golf Links, home of the Heritage on Hilton Head Island.

