The Open Courses Ball Markers Collection
Since the first Open at Prestwick in 1860, The Open Championship has been played on just 14 historic golf courses.
This unique collection of ball markers represents each of those courses and celebrates the rich heritage of The Open.
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The Open Courses Ball Markers Collection has been created exclusively to support golf-related charities worldwide, allowing golfers to own a meaningful piece of The Open history while making a genuine charitable impact.
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"The Open" logo is used for charitable purposes only with the kind permission of The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews.
Acquiring the Collection
The collection may be acquired by:
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Golf clubs or event organisers to auction at charity events
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Individual golfers for personal use, in return for a significant charitable donation
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Requests can be made by:
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Emailing richard.loudon@trccf.org, or
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Completing the enquiry form below
We are very happy to send sets of ball markers anywhere in the world.
A Great Gift
Do you know someone who has played all 14 Open Championship courses?
If so, a set of these ball markers makes an original and personal gift, celebrating a remarkable golfing achievement.
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The collection also makes an ideal retirement gift for a club captain, colleague, or friend looking forward to spending more time on the golf course.
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And perhaps you have played all 14 courses yourself? This collection offers a great way to mark your achievement while supporting worthy charitable causes.
Which Charities Benefit?
By Auction -
A Charity of Your Choice
If you are the organiser of a golf-related charity event, you can request a set of The Open Courses Ball Markers to auction in support of your chosen charity.
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It is not unusual for a single set to raise over £1,000 ($1,300) at charity auctions.​​
For Individuals -
Local Charities in Scotland
If you simply wish to own a set yourself, you may also request one in return for a significant charitable donation to The Renaissance Club Charitable Foundation.​​
The collator of the collection is a Trustee of TRCCF, which supports many local charities in East Lothian, Scotland. Every penny donated goes directly to charity.
Many Open Champions own a set
How do I donate?
With Grateful Thanks
Very grateful thanks are owed to all 14 golf clubs and their professionals for their generosity, thus supporting all the benefitting golf related charitable causes year after year. They are -​
David Fleming at Prestwick
St Andrews Links Trust
East Lothian Council at Musselburgh
The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers
Justin Fiddler at Royal St Georges
Michael Jones at Royal Liverpool
Sam Smitherman at Royal Cinque Ports
Kieron Stevenson at Royal Troon
Ben Squires at Royal Lytham St Annes
Carnoustie Golf Links
Princes Golf Club
Gary McNeill at Royal Portrush
Gregg Pettersen at Royal Birkdale
Trump Turnberry
News
This was particularly pleasing to see…
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It was wonderful to spot Collin Morikawa’s personal set of The Open Courses Ball Markers on display in his home during an interview following his selection as a Captain’s Pick for the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Enquiries
For further information or to request a set, please complete the enquiry form below.