In brief: The Open 2027 corporate groups can use one substantial St Andrews residence, several coordinated properties across Fife or a larger multi-property programme. The correct solution depends on group size, individual bedroom requirements, property calibre, private dining and transport.
For event information, places to stay and travel guidance, visit our St Andrews Open 2027 accommodation guide.
The Open 2027 will be played on the Old Course at St Andrews in Fife, Scotland, with event week running from 11 to 18 July 2027.
| Group size | Typical accommodation approach | Main planning priority |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 10 guests | One premium private residence | Privacy, bedrooms, bathrooms and location |
| 10 to 20 guests | One substantial residence or two nearby homes | Bedroom configuration and shared space |
| 20 to 50 guests | Principal residence plus supporting properties | Property clustering and transport |
| 50 to 100+ guests | Coordinated multi-property programme | Guest allocation, logistics and central coordination |
Why does large group accommodation for The Open need to be planned differently?
A company bringing a sizeable group to St Andrews may need high-quality private residences, individual bedrooms, en suite bathrooms, private dining, privacy for senior executives, several properties near one another and daily transport.
Trying to satisfy every requirement in one house can unnecessarily restrict the search. For many corporate groups, the stronger solution is a coordinated collection of residences.
Should a company use one large house or several properties?
One substantial property can work for some groups. Once the delegation reaches 20, 30 or 50 people, however, insisting that every guest stays under one roof can reduce the quality of the available options.
A multi-property arrangement can provide stronger individual bedrooms, better bathroom ratios, greater privacy and a dedicated principal residence for senior executives or client entertaining.
What is a principal executive residence?
For larger programmes, one property can act as the central residence. It may house senior executives or key clients and serve as the location for breakfast, private dining, evening drinks or internal meetings.
Should companies stay in St Andrews or wider Fife?
St Andrews is naturally the first location many groups consider. For some companies, being close to the town and championship environment is the priority. For others, widening the search across Fife can materially improve property scale, privacy, grounds, parking, entertaining space and the ability to cluster several residences.
How do you accommodate 20 people for The Open 2027?
A 20-person group can sit on the boundary between one residence and a multi-property solution. The first question is whether the company requires individual bedrooms. En suite requirements, private dining and seniority of guests can also determine whether one or two properties make more sense.
How do you house 50 corporate guests in Fife?
At around 50 guests, the accommodation becomes a programme rather than a property booking. One structure could include a residence for senior leadership and principal clients, a second for additional executives and guests, and further residences for supporting company personnel.
What does accommodation for 100+ guests require?
Once a group reaches 100 people or more, the project becomes one of multi-property group coordination involving several private residences, different property standards, multiple arrival schedules, airport transfers, daily championship transport, private dinners, central hosting space, executive vehicles and group coaches.
Why do bedroom and bathroom standards matter?
A large property is not automatically a suitable corporate property. The actual adult bedrooms, bathroom arrangements and common spaces need to be examined. Golf Event Stays focuses on residences appropriate for corporate use rather than simply maximising sleeping capacity.
What is exclusive-use accommodation and when does it suit a company group?
Exclusive use can be particularly valuable for senior leadership groups, sponsors, investment firms, agencies and companies entertaining important clients during The Open. A private residence or country house can offer privacy, shared executive space and greater control over the daily programme.
Can private dining and receptions be coordinated?
Yes, where the residence is suitable. Golf Event Stays can coordinate introductions to independent private chefs, catering companies and relevant service partners.
How should transport be planned around the accommodation?
Transport and accommodation should be planned together. A programme may require airport transfers, chauffeur vehicles, daily group transport, staggered departures, evening returns and movement between properties. Golf Event Stays can coordinate relevant independent transport partners around the group brief.
Why does property clustering matter for larger groups?
A group of 50 staying in four good properties located in a coherent cluster can be easier to manage than four exceptional properties spread widely across the region.
Golf Event Stays applies a corporate property standard
Golf Event Stays is not simply trying to place the maximum number of guests into any available property. The sourcing process considers property presentation, bedrooms, bathrooms, privacy, entertaining space, common areas, access, grounds and overall condition.
How do Golf Event Stays property and service partners fit in?
Golf Event Stays works with property owners, property partners and independent service providers to create the wider stay. Depending on the requirement, this may include private residences, country houses, multiple nearby properties, catering, private chefs, chauffeur services, group transport and airport transfers.
What should be in The Open 2027 accommodation brief?
Include dates, guest numbers, bedrooms, bathrooms, group hierarchy, property preference, location preference, private dining, transport and budget.
How Golf Event Stays approaches The Open 2027
Golf Event Stays works around the complete group rather than asking companies to choose from a public inventory. For The Open 2027, that can mean sourcing one substantial residence, several nearby properties, a principal executive house with supporting accommodation, larger country residences across Fife or a multi-property solution for 50 or 100+ guests.
Companies planning for St Andrews can view the dedicated The Open 2027 corporate accommodation page.
Frequently asked questions
Can Golf Event Stays arrange accommodation for 20 people at The Open 2027?
Yes. Depending on bedroom requirements and availability, a 20-person group may be accommodated in one substantial residence or several nearby properties.
What about groups of 50 or 100+ guests?
Larger groups are generally approached as multi-property programmes, with residences sourced around guest groups and coordinated alongside transport and other supporting requirements.
Can companies stay outside St Andrews?
Yes. Wider Fife can provide additional opportunities for substantial residences and larger group solutions.
Can a company have one main residence for executives?
Yes. A principal residence can be used for leadership or key guests, with supporting properties sourced nearby for the wider group.
Can catering and private chefs be arranged?
Where appropriate, Golf Event Stays can coordinate introductions to independent catering and private-chef partners.
Can chauffeur and group transport be arranged?
Yes. Transport requirements can be coordinated through independent providers as part of the wider accommodation brief.
Planning group accommodation for The Open 2027?
Tell Golf Event Stays how many people are travelling, how many individual bedrooms are required, the preferred property standard and whether your group needs one residence or a larger multi-property programme.
