A Centenary Worth the Journey
Bobby Jones, Royal Lytham and a Landmark Moment in Golf
In June 2026, Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club will mark a defining moment in its history, the centenary of Bobby Jones’ Open Championship victory of 1926.
That win did more than secure a Claret Jug. It placed Royal Lytham firmly on the world stage and began a century long relationship with the very highest levels of championship golf. In the years since, the Club has hosted numerous Opens, Ryder Cups, Amateur Championships and international contests that have shaped the modern game.
The centenary celebrations will reflect that heritage. Across several days, Royal Lytham will welcome representatives from leading clubs associated with Bobby Jones, alongside members and guests from home and abroad. It will be a rare opportunity to see the Club not as a tournament venue, but as a place of shared history, tradition and pride.
While championship golf often brings global attention, it rarely allows time for reflection. This occasion is different. The centenary is a moment to pause and recognise the year Royal Lytham received Royal Patronage, and the enduring impact of one of golf’s most revered figures.
For those travelling to Lytham St Annes to be part of this landmark celebration, the town itself plays an important role. Calm, coastal and unshowy, it has long been a place where golfers come to focus on the game, the company and the experience rather than the spectacle.
Just moments from the links, The Grand has welcomed visiting golfers for generations. Still family run today, and closely connected to Royal Lytham through membership and history, it offers a discreet and refined base for guests attending the centenary. Elegant rooms, a restorative spa and relaxed dining provide balance to days spent on the course and evenings of celebration.
A century on from Bobby Jones’ historic victory, Royal Lytham remains a place where golf is treated with respect and reverence. The 2026 centenary promises to be a fitting tribute.
Planning a visit to Lytham for the Bobby Jones Centenary?
The Grand Hotel is ideally placed for guests attending celebrations at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
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