St Andrews, Scotland: Following the epic conclusion to The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale, where over 300,000 fans saw Ryan Fox’s victory with a brilliant birdie on the 72nd hole, golf fans now have just 24 hours left to enter the ticket ballot for The 155th Open at St Andrews.

The ticket ballot closes on Friday (July 24) at 3 pm British Summer Time (10 pm Singapore time), and fans are strongly urged to enter now to avoid disappointment as the championship prepares for its highly anticipated return to the home of golf from July 11-18, 2027.

The ticket ballot remains the primary route for fans to secure general admission tickets and has seen huge demand since opening earlier this month. To enter the ballot in these final hours, fans will need to be members of One Club, the free-to-join digital membership programme presented by Mastercard.

Chris Gabe, Director of Fan Experiences at The R&A, said: “Following an unforgettable week at Royal Birkdale, we have seen huge demand and interest from fans wanting to attend The 155th Open at St Andrews. With just 24 hours left before the ballot closes on July 24, we are encouraging fans to submit their ticket applications right away so they avoid disappointment and do not miss out on their chance to enjoy a true celebration of golf next year.”

Those entering the ballot before the deadline should be aware that fans who have applied for tickets on Practice Days have had a higher chance of success. Practice day highlights include:

• The Last-Chance Qualifier on Monday, July 12, a dramatic 12-player contest where the final place at The 155th Open will be decided. This year, Joe Dean won the Last-Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale to claim the final place in the field for The 154th Open. 
• The Heroes Classic – Champion Edition on Tuesday, July 13 is a showcase event where champions of The Open and special guests will play in teams over the first, second, 17th and 18th holes of the Old Course, following a now-established tradition when The Open takes place at St Andrews. 

While Ticket Plus is already sold out on Championship Days, fans can join the waiting list to be first in line should anything additional become available. Meanwhile, Hospitality and Destination Packages for The 155th Open continue selling at a record pace.

Fans who want to guarantee their place at The 155th Open without relying on the ballot can also choose from a range of experiences, including hospitality and travel and accommodation packages. Options include the affordable The Open Camping Village alongside hotel packages designed to make attending St Andrews as easy as possible.

*To explore all available experiences, visit: https://www.theopen.com/tickets-and-hospitality/2027

*For more information, or to enter the ballot before it closes, visit: https://www.theopen.com/ticket-ballot