Dundonald Links has been confirmed as the host venue for the 2026 ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open, extending the Ayrshire resort’s longstanding association with one of the marquee events on the global women’s golf calendar.
Marking the eighth time in 12 years the tournament has been hosted at Dundonald Links – and the fifth straight year in a row – the event will take place from July 23-26 as the world’s best once again battle it out over Kyle Phillips’ acclaimed links course.
A highlight of both the Ladies European Tour and LPGA Tour, 2025’s event saw England’s Lottie Woad emerge victorious on her professional debut, fending off a star-studded field which included world number one Nelly Korda making her first appearance at the event.
The event’s return to Dundonald Links comes on the back of this year’s record-breaking championship, where 11,000 spectators attended across the week – the highest in the tournament’s history. Next year’s event will be the only LPGA Tour event held in Scotland across 2026 and will fall as part of the Tour’s European swing.
David-Ross Nicol, director of golf at Dundonald Links, said: “To be chosen once again to host the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open is a tremendous honour for everyone at Dundonald Links. The tournament has become part of the fabric of our venue, and the record crowds this summer showed just how strongly fans connect with world-class women’s golf here. Our team takes great pride in presenting a course that is ready for championship play, and we look forward to welcoming the players, partners and spectators back to Ayrshire in 2026.”
One of Scotland’s most popular golf courses since an extensive renovation by American architect Phillips two decades ago. The layout is known for its challenging bunkers and imaginative greens, earning a place among the star names of Ayrshire’s famous golf coast.
Rob Wooddisse, golf course superintendent at Dundonald Links, said: “The ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open is always the pinnacle of our year, and the team take enormous pride in preparing the course for a championship of this stature. The feedback we receive from players and spectators means a great deal to us, and it reflects the hard work that goes in across many months to present Dundonald at its best. Hosting again in 2026 is a responsibility we are excited for, and we’re already looking forward to delivering the conditions the world’s best expect from this event.”
The announcement follows another landmark season for Dundonald Links, which continues to establish itself as one of the premier tournament venues in the UK. As well as the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open, Dundonald Links also played host to Open Championship Final Qualifying in 2025, and is also set to return in 2026.