How to List Your Property for The Open 2027

If you are looking to list your property for The Open 2027, this guide covers everything you need to know. The Open Championship returns to the Old Course, St Andrews, Fife, from 11 to 18 July 2027. It is one of the most anticipated golf events in the world, and visitors from across the globe will be searching for comfortable private accommodation in Fife and the surrounding area. Homeowners with a suitable property, whether in St Andrews itself, the East Neuk villages, Cupar, Dundee or further afield, have a genuine opportunity to earn rental income during a period of concentrated visitor demand.

Why List Your Property for The Open 2027?

Major golf championships create short-term accommodation demand that is difficult to match at any other time of year. Visitors attending The Open 2027 include international golf fans, groups of friends, families, corporate guests and event-related travellers. Many of these visitors are searching for a private home that offers multiple bedrooms, shared living space, a kitchen, parking and a comfortable base for the week, rather than splitting across several hotel rooms.

A private home can provide exactly that kind of group experience. Properties do not need to be on the doorstep of the Old Course. Homes in the East Neuk villages such as Anstruther, Crail and Elie, in Cupar to the west, or in Dundee to the north, can all be practical bases for daily attendance. Some groups specifically prefer a property with space and character a manageable drive from the venue, particularly where that home provides better value, more bedrooms and greater comfort than a town-centre alternative.

Which Properties Are Suitable?

Golf Event Stays supports listings from a wide range of property types. You do not need to operate a permanent holiday-let business, and you do not need a property that is hotel-standard throughout. What matters most is that the home is clean, comfortable, accurately described and practical for a group of golf visitors.

Suitable property types include:

• Town houses and flats in St Andrews itself, ideal for couples or small groups
• Larger family homes and farmhouses in the East Neuk, well suited to groups of four to ten or more
• Coastal cottages and villas in villages such as Crail, Anstruther or Elie
• Properties in Cupar, approximately 20 minutes from the Old Course via the A91
• Homes in Dundee, approximately 30 minutes via the A92 and Tay Bridge, with rail access to Leuchars station
• Properties in Leuchars and Guardbridge, close to the park-and-ride routes that The Open normally operates during championship week

If your property is further away, in Perth or Edinburgh, for example, it may still attract visitors who plan occasional attendance rather than daily travel to the course. Be honest about approximate journey times and present the full picture of what your home offers.

How to List Your Property: A Step-by-Step Guide

The process of listing on Golf Event Stays is designed to be straightforward. Here is what to expect.

1. Estimate your potential rental value. Start your listing on Golf Event Stays and enter your property details to get an indicative figure based on your property size, location and available dates. This helps you set a realistic price before you publish.
2. Decide your available dates. The Open Championship runs from 11 to 18 July 2027. Consider whether you want to offer the full week, a shorter period, or additional nights either side for arrivals and departures.
3. Confirm guest capacity. Count the number of beds and bedrooms honestly. State the maximum number of guests who can stay comfortably, not just technically.
4. Take good photographs. Clear, well-lit photographs of each bedroom, the kitchen, bathrooms, living areas, outdoor space and parking make a significant difference to how your listing is received. A listing can include up to 12 photographs.
5. Write a clear description. Cover bedrooms, bathrooms, parking, Wi-Fi, outdoor space, kitchen facilities and any notable features. Include approximate travel information to the Old Course or the nearest park-and-ride site.
6. Set your price and payment terms. Decide the total rental price, the initial booking payment required to secure the dates, and whether you want to hold a separate refundable security deposit.
7. Choose your listing option. Golf Event Stays offers two options: Self-Managed and Fully Managed. See the section below for a full comparison.
8. Submit your listing. Once your property has been reviewed and approved, it will be visible to golf visitors searching for accommodation in your area. Golf Event Stays may also promote suitable listings through its marketing channels.
9. Respond to enquiries. When an interested guest makes an enquiry, you can review their details, confirm the group size and arrange a written agreement before confirming the booking.
10. Prepare your home. Once a booking is confirmed, prepare the property thoroughly ahead of arrival. See the preparation section below for a practical checklist.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to list my property for The Open 2027?

Golf Event Stays offers two options. Self-Managed costs £259 as a one-time listing fee with 0% commission. Fully Managed has an upfront fee of £515 plus a 15% commission on the confirmed rental value, with the upfront fee refunded when a rental is successfully secured.

When you list your property for The Open 2027 through Golf Event Stays, you choose between two options. The Self-Managed option costs £259 as a one-time listing fee with no commission payable on a successful booking. You manage all enquiries and communications directly, and the guest pays you directly. The Fully Managed option has an upfront listing fee of £515 plus a 15% success commission applied to the total confirmed accommodation rental value. The upfront fee of £515 is refunded when Golf Event Stays successfully secures a rental for your property. Under Fully Managed, Golf Event Stays assists with receiving and managing enquiries, guest communication and progressing the booking. All prices are in pounds sterling, as The Open 2027 is held at St Andrews in Scotland.

Does my property need to be in St Andrews to attract guests?

No. Properties in the East Neuk villages, Cupar, Leuchars, Guardbridge and Dundee can all be practical bases for Open week. Many groups prefer a larger home a short drive from the venue over separate hotel rooms in town.

Your property does not need to be in St Andrews itself to be suitable for The Open 2027. The Old Course is at the heart of St Andrews town, but many visiting groups are happy to stay within a practical driving distance where the overall accommodation offers good value, multiple bedrooms, parking and comfortable shared space. East Neuk villages such as Crail, Anstruther, Pittenweem and Elie are approximately 20 to 35 minutes from the Old Course along the A917 and B9131. Cupar is around 20 minutes west via the A91. Dundee is roughly 30 minutes north via the A92 and the Tay Bridge, with ScotRail services to Leuchars station nearby. Properties in Leuchars and Guardbridge are particularly well placed for the park-and-ride services The Open typically operates during championship week. When writing your listing, be honest about approximate journey times under normal traffic conditions, noting that event traffic may increase journey times on busy days.

What information do I need to provide when listing my property?

You will need a description, bedroom and bathroom details, guest capacity, photographs, parking information, approximate travel time to the Old Course, pricing, availability and a contact method for enquiries.

A complete Golf Event Stays listing normally includes a property description, the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the maximum number of guests who can stay comfortably, a description of the kitchen, living areas and outdoor space, parking details, Wi-Fi availability, approximate travel time to the Old Course in St Andrews, your available dates, your rental price and payment terms, and an enquiry method for interested guests. You can include up to 12 photographs with your listing. Clear, well-lit photographs of all key areas make a real difference to how your listing is received by potential guests. The approximate location shown on the public map may be displayed as a general area to protect your privacy. The confirmed address is shared with guests after a booking is agreed.

Do I need to offer the full week of The Open?

No. You decide the dates you want to make available. Some homeowners offer the full week from 11 to 18 July 2027, while others offer a shorter period. Many visitors prefer to book for the full championship week.

You have full control over which dates you make available. The Open 2027 runs from 11 to 18 July 2027, with the Championship rounds taking place from 15 to 18 July. Many visitors, particularly groups travelling from abroad, prefer to book for the full week to avoid the difficulty of finding mid-week accommodation. Offering the full week is therefore likely to attract more interest from committed groups. Some homeowners also choose to include nights before and after the event to allow for travel and departures. You decide the dates, the minimum stay and the rental price. Golf Event Stays does not control your availability or pricing decisions.

What should I do to protect my home during an event rental?

Confirm the booking in writing, agree a refundable security deposit, take photographs before arrival, ask the right questions about the guest group, use clear house rules and inspect the property promptly after checkout.

Protecting your home during an event rental involves a small number of straightforward steps. First, confirm the booking in a written agreement that records the names of both parties, the dates, the total price, the payment schedule, the number of guests, basic house rules and cancellation terms. Second, ask the enquiring guest to confirm the lead guest's name, contact details, total group size, who will be staying and their reason for travel. Most genuine golf visitors travelling for The Open will answer these questions clearly. Third, consider taking a separate refundable security deposit, distinct from the rental price, to cover significant damage or exceptional cleaning. Tell the guest the amount before they confirm the booking and return it promptly after checkout. Fourth, secure personal documents, medicines, jewellery, cash and sentimental items in a locked area before guests arrive. Fifth, take photographs of the property shortly before check-in so that you have a clear record of its condition. Finally, inspect the property promptly after checkout. Most event rentals pass without difficulty.

Does Golf Event Stays sell or include Open Championship tickets?

No. Golf Event Stays provides property listings and connects homeowners with golf visitors. It does not sell or include Open Championship tickets or event hospitality. Guests should obtain tickets through authorised channels.

Golf Event Stays is an independent property-listing marketplace. It is not affiliated with The R&A, St Andrews Links Trust or The Open Championship's organisers. Accommodation listed or booked through Golf Event Stays covers accommodation only and does not provide event tickets, event hospitality or any other event access. Homeowners must not suggest or imply that an accommodation booking comes with event tickets. Guests are responsible for arranging their own tickets through the official authorised channels for The Open Championship. Accommodation availability and ticket availability are entirely separate matters.