For the first time in 15 years, the British Open will be played at the Turnberry Resort in Scotland.  And to celebrate the return of the Open, the good people of Turnberry have lengthened the course by 247 yards (135 of which comes on the last 3 holes).

The new layout features 6 new tees, including a 200 yard drive over the bay near the famous Lighthouse hole on the 10th.  The changes have been made gradually over the years and were announced on Tuesday at a news conference at the course.  The overall length is now 7,204 yards, up from 6,957.

The British Open will be played at Turnberry July 16-19.