The world’s visitors will be looking for topclass accommodation

Carnoustie councillor Brian Boyd is just one of the local residents to provide accommodation for the Open, having undertaken significant works at his Panmure House property, one-time home of Olympian Liz McColgan.

Although work is still in progress, the former staff quarters there have been remodelled to provide two apartments which will be aimed at longer-term lets for those involved in setting up and taking down the infrastructure of the Open.

Mr Boyd will also be letting out his own four-bedroom home as a shortterm let for the duration of the tournament.

He said: “We have invested heavily in the property, and we hope the holiday let accommodation that we are providing will see repeat business from golfers coming back to play the course in the future.

“The main house has been completely refurbished including new bathrooms and specialist plaster work, so between the letting opportunities we are providing, I am sure our guests will have a comfortable and memorable stay.”

Meanwhile, Carnoustie Golf Club has launched an innovative scheme to help overseas members secure accommodation for the famous championship.

Member Billy Thompson has sought to build on the club’s heritage with its worldwide membership base, and put local members in touch with their overseas counterparts looking for accommodation during the tournament.

Mr Thompson said: “There doesn’t seem to be a hotel room this side of Aberdeen and the same from Edinburgh, so we have developed a programme that matches our international members with local ones, and they can then come to an agreement themselves.

He explained: “The local member submits a plan and photos of their property, and we then circulate the details to our overseas members group, and then introduce the interested parties.

“This could be a house-swap arrangement, or a cash transaction, but the members decide this themselves, and we don’t play any role in the negotiation or charge any fees for it.”