Comprehensive guide to The Open
Open Championship: 152nd edition
When: July 18-21
Where: Royal Troon Golf Club, Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland
How to watch
United States
| Date | Channel | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| July 18 | Peacock | 1:30 a.m. - 4 a.m. |
| USA Network | 4 a.m. - 3 p.m. | |
| Peacock | 3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | |
| July 19 | Peacock | 1:30 a.m. - 4 a.m. |
| USA Network | 4 a.m. - 3 p.m. | |
| Peacock | 3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. | |
| July 20 | USA Network | 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. |
| NBC | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. | |
| July 21 | USA Network | 4 a.m. - 7 a.m. |
| NBC | 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
All streaming on Peacock
Canada
| Date | Channel | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| July 18 | GOLF | 4 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| July 19 | GOLF | 4 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| July 20 | CTV/TSN1/4 | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| July 21 | CTV/TSN1 | 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Weekend streaming on TSN+
Notable groups (all times ET)
Group: Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood, Robert MacIntyre
Round 1 - 4:36 a.m.
Round 2 - 9:37 a.m.
Group: Bryson DeChambeau, Ludvig Aberg, Tom Kim
Round 1 - 4:47 a.m.
Round 2 - 9:48 a.m.
Group: Rory McIlroy, Max Homa, Tyrrell Hatton
Round 1 - 5:09 a.m.
Round 2 - 10:10 a.m.
Group: Tiger Woods, Xander Schauffele, Patrick Cantlay
Round 1 - 9:37 a.m.
Round 2 - 4:25 a.m.
Group: Brooks Koepka, Wyndham Clark, Hideki Matsuyama
Round 1 - 9:26 a.m.
Round 2 - 4:14 a.m.
Group: Scottie Scheffler, Jordan Spieth, Cameron Young
Round 1 - 10:10 a.m.
Round 2 - 4:58 a.m.
See full tee sheet.
Preview content, tourney notes
6 storylines to watch at The Open
The last time we saw Rory McIlroy at a major championship, he missed two putts inside four feet on the final three holes at Pinehurst No. 2. That left the door open for Bryson DeChambeau to claim his second U.S. Open title with an outrageous up-and-down from a bunker 55 yards short of the final green. How McIlroy responds to that heartbreaking finish and DeChambeau's quest for back-to-back majors take center stage this week in Scotland. Other storylines to watch include Jon Rahm looking to save his major season and Scottie Scheffer looking to add major No. 2 and win No. 7 on the year. See our full list of storylines.
Spieth running out of magic
Jordan Spieth burst onto the scene and won three majors by age 23, but it's been a steady drop-off for the former World No. 1 since. Spieth had a solid 2023 season but has now finished 16 straight tournaments at least 13 shots behind the winner. His once standout iron play has deserted him, and his magic touch on and around the greens is nowhere to be seen. Will a return to links golf in Scotland fuel a charge at a fourth major or will it be another missed cut for Spieth? Read the full article.
4 long shots who could replicate Harman's 2023 win
Of the four major championships, The Open tends to provide long shots with the best opportunity at glory, as seen with Brian Harman last year. Russell Henley is among four players identified as candidates who could replicate Harman's success this week at Royal Troon. See all four long shots with a chance here.
Tiger's decline is hard to watch, but he's found that spark of old before
Tiger Woods wasn't pleased with Colin Montgomerie's thoughts on Woods potentially retiring. But the truth is that Woods' recent play has left many wondering if the end is truly near. All eyes will be on Tiger at Royal Troon. Is there any more magic left? Read the full column.
- Tiger claps back at Montgomerie: 'He's not a past champion'
- Rory accidentally 'blanked' Tiger after changing phone number
- Rahm, DeChambeau in morning featured groups at The Open
- Rahm hoping to ride Spanish momentum to end drought
- Montgomerie suggests Tiger should retire: 'What the hell is he doing?'
The course
Royal Troon typically plays as one of the hardest courses on The Open rota, as the par-71 layout challenges golfers with very small targets on the greens. It's similar to a traditional links setup, with the opening holes going out and the closing nine coming back in, and with the prevailing wind into the players on the return to the clubhouse. With a set of long par-4 holes on the finishing stretch, Troon can be a brute over the final hour of a round.
Nine different tee boxes were lengthened since the last playing in 2016, but the course didn't add much yardage overall. The par-3 eighth is Troon's signature hole, nicknamed the "Postage Stamp" and annually ranking among the world's best short holes.
The par-5 16th should be a pivotal hole Sunday; the 572-yard test offers a chance at an eagle, but plenty of trouble lurks with a wayward drive. Royal Troon's narrow corridors off the tee place a premium on driving accuracy, with thick fescue rough waiting for anybody who strays.
Betting odds
Scottie Scheffler +500
Rory McIlroy +800
Xander Schauffele +1300
Bryson DeChambeau +1600
Collin Morikawa +1600
Ludvig Aberg +1800
Tommy Fleetwood +2200
Tyrrell Hatton +2500
Jon Rahm +2800
Viktor Hovland +3000
Tony Finau +3500
Brooks Koepka +4000
Robert MacIntyre +4000
Shane Lowry +4000
Tom Kim +4000
Cameron Smith +4500
Patrick Cantlay +5000
Sahith Theegala +5000
Hideki Matsuyama +5500
Joaquin Niemann +5500
Aaron Rai +6000
Adam Scott +6000
Odds via theScore Bet
Recent winners
2023: Brian Harman (-13)
2022: Cameron Smith (-20)
2021: Collin Morikawa (-15)
2020: Canceled
2019: Shane Lowry (-15)
2018: Francesco Molinari (-8)
2017: Jordan Spieth (-12)
2016: Henrik Stenson (-20)
2015: Zach Johnson (-15)
2014: Rory McIlroy (-17)