Worldwide Golf

Muirfield has been announced as the venue for The Open Championship in 2013 by the R&A.

South African Ernie Els was the victor the last time the venue hosted the event in 2002 when he triumphed after a four-man four-hole play-off.

“We are delighted that the Open is returning to Muirfield,” said David Hill, R&A director of championships. “It is an outstanding championship course that consistently produces a very worthy champion.”

Muirfield will follow Opens at Turnberry (2009), St Andrews (2010), Royal St Georges (2011) and Royal Lytham & St Annes (2012).