TROON, Scotland – Turnberry remains in The Open rota, and Muirfield does not, R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers reiterated Wednesday at Royal Troon.
“I’ve been very, very clear around this,” Slumbers said. “Turnberry is, was and is, part of the pool of courses for The Open Championship. There are at the moment nine courses and Turnberry is one of those. “
The next three Opens will be at Royal Birkdale, Carnoustie and Royal Portrush. The R&A is close to announcing the next two, saying one will be in England (likely 2020 at Royal St. George’s) and St.