Marine & Lawn Has Become Official Open Hotel Partner
The hotel group will host exclusive golf travel packages starting in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Golf
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Marine & Lawn Golf Hotels has partnered with The R&A to become the official hotel provider for the 155th Open. The hospitality firm will also launch The Open Grand Tour, a series of luxury travel experiences for golf enthusiasts.
Why it matters
The partnership aligns premier golf hospitality with the historic tournament, creating a high-end travel series that provides guests exclusive access to iconic courses.
The Open Grand Tour series will host 4 total tours accommodating 16 guests each. This follows the 155th iteration of The Open, utilizing properties like the Marine & Lawn Rusacks overlooking the St Andrews 18th fairway.
The players
The R&A
This organization serves as the governing body for golf worldwide excluding the United States and Mexico and is the organizer of The Open.
Marine & Lawn Golf Hotels
This luxury hospitality group manages properties in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the United States that are tailored specifically for golf travelers.
The details
The Open Grand Tour includes rounds at former Open venues and access to private clubhouse experiences. As part of its expansion, the brand will relaunch its Greywalls property in Summer 2027 and open its first U.S. location, Marine & Lawn Pine Needles, in Fall 2027.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: Official partnership announcement.
May 2027: Start of The Open Grand Tour series.
Summer 2027: Relaunch of Marine & Lawn Greywalls.
Fall 2027: Opening of Marine & Lawn Pine Needles.
June 2028: Conclusion of the tour series.
Season Trajectory
This partnership formalizes the link between elite golf travel and The Open championship rotation. By integrating curated tours into the tournament cycle, the brand positions itself within the premium tier of the global golf tourism market.
Travelers looking to secure a spot on The Open Grand Tour will be limited by the cap of 16 guests per session. This partnership standardizes the luxury accommodation expectations for fans attending the 155th Open.
The takeaway
This partnership highlights the growing intersection of luxury travel and professional sporting events for high-net-worth fans. Golf enthusiasts should track the 2027 launch dates if they aim to combine tournament attendance with premier resort accommodations.
What happens next
The first series of The Open Grand Tours will begin in May 2027, followed by the relaunch of the Greywalls property in Summer 2027 and the Pine Needles opening in Fall 2027.
Further reading
For more on the latest developments in professional tournaments, visit our Golf section.
More information
To explore the properties or upcoming tour offerings, visit the Marine and Lawn website.
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