Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 19 July 2023
R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers has revealed that the R&A would consider entering into a partnership with the Saudi Public Investment Fund [PIF]. Speaking on the eve of The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool, Slumbers admitted that R&A would now be open to investment from the Saudis following news of the PIF’s shock deal with the PGA Tour and DP World...
Written by Michael Catling on Wednesday 19 July 2023
R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers has revealed that a “credible threat” was made against a senior player at the 150th Open at St Andrews by environmental protestors. Although the event passed by without incident, there is genuine concern that this week’s Open Championship at Royal Liverpool may be targeted by Just Stop Oil activists following protests at Wimbledon and the Ashes.
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Thursday 20 July 2023
Speaking exclusively to BoyleSports, The Open winner in 1969 Tony Jacklin has revealed what it takes to be a champion on the links courses and who he thinks will be lifting the Claret Jug on Sunday. The final men’s major of 2023 is here and ahead of the action at Hoylake the 1969 Open winner Tony Jacklin told BoyleSports, who offer...
Written by Michael Catling on Friday 21 July 2023
The second round of The Open Championship at Hoylake has been targeted by a group of Just Stop Oil protestors after an orange flare was let off beside the 17th green. The four individuals involved were arrested and led away by police in a golf buggy at around 12.20pm, but the incident failed to delay play as orange confetti was cleared...
Written by Michael Catling on Saturday 22 July 2023
From the most victories and appearances to the best and worst scores, we run through all the facts, figures, and records in the history of The Open Championship – the oldest golf tournament in the world. Did you know that Seve Ballesteros was the youngest player in the modern era to win The Open at the age of 22? Or that...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Monday 1 July 2024
The Final Qualifying events for the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon take place on Tuesday 02 July. Here’s everything you need to know as time ticks down to the season’s last Major. For those failing to achieve one of the 26 exemption criteria for golf’s oldest Major, there is the chance to make the field via the qualification pathway which...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Monday 1 July 2024
The high-profile names that will be missing when the action gets underway at Royal Troon for the Open Championship. We’re edging toward the final Major of the year – The Open Championship and it doesn’t feel long ago that we were gearing up for the season’s first at Augusta National. Three months is all it takes for golf’s biggest tournaments to...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Tuesday 2 July 2024
Who prevailed at Final Qualifying for the 152nd Open Championship, and which big names fell short in their bid to make the field at Troon? The first tee shots of ‘golf’s longest day’ were struck from the first tee of Burnham & Berrow at 06.30 on Tuesday where 72 golfers including US Open Champion Justin Rose were attempting to secure themselves...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Wednesday 3 July 2024
Today’s Golfer rewinds the 13 televised hole-in-ones at the Open Championship since the turn of the century. Royal Troon has now seen three Aces in an Open Championship since 2000, with Si Woo Kim’s record-breaking effort on Moving Day following two Aces by previous South African winners of the Claret Jug. The Korean’s 238-yard tee shot on the 17th at...
Written by Matt Cooper on Monday 8 July 2024
The full field for The Open, including their world ranking, Major record, performance at past Opens, and odds for Royal Troon in 2024.s The 152nd Open Championship is nearly upon us and we are set for a classic. Brian Harman will defend the Claret Jug he won in such imperious, if slightly unlikely, fashion 12 months ago at Royal Liverpool. He...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Tuesday 9 July 2024
The esteemed roll call of Silver Medal winners at The Open and the 12 pretenders primed for a launchpad performance in Troon. The Open Championship’s first Silver Medal was awarded to Frank Stranahan as the leading amateur in 1949 at Royal St George’s with a winning score of 290. In the 74 Championships since, the Silver Medal has been won by...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Wednesday 10 July 2024
Will the weather gods finally give the players a break for The Open Championship’s final day at Royal Troon? Thursday and Friday saw the field battling treacherous crosswinds before Saturday brought the rain as the leaders moved in reverse to bring the chasing pack back into contention. So, what’s next as the 152nd Open Championship reaches its climax? Weather forecast – Troon Sunday...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Wednesday 10 July 2024
Everything you need to know about getting to Royal Troon for the 152nd Open Championship from 14-21 July 2024. In efforts to reduce the Open Championship’s carbon footprint and minimize road traffic congestion, the R&A recommends that spectators consider taking advantage of the enhanced public transport services on offer across the week, or car sharing with others in their group. Those...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Wednesday 10 July 2024
If you’re lucky enough to be attending the 152nd Open Championship but have a bunch of questions that need answering…fear not! Here’s everything you need to know. In the blink of an eye, the season’s final Major of the season is upon us. America has already crowned Scottie Scheffler, Xander Schauffele, and Bryson DeChambeau as Major champions this year, but now...
Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 17 July 2024
Are you coming to watch the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon this week? I walked the course and visited every grandstand to find the best places for spectators to catch the action. It’s vital that you plan where you’re going to view the action before you head to Royal Troon to watch The Open, so I got my walking boots...
Written by Sarah Pyett on Wednesday 17 July 2024
Speaking to the media ahead of the 152nd British Open Championship at Royal Troon, Tommy Fleetwood shared his thoughts on how impressive Scottie Scheffler’s run of wins really is. Scheffler has won six times so far this season, including the 2024 Masters Tournament, which is a feat that hadn’t been accomplished since Arnold Palmer’s stellar year in 1962. Fleetwood says he...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Wednesday 17 July 2024
We’re on the ground at the British Open this week, bringing you all the action you missed from the final day’s practice at Royal Troon. Day one of the 152nd British Open is just hours away, and Wednesday was a final opportunity for the 156-man field to fine-tune their links games before they take to the first tee to start their...
Written by Lewis Daff on Wednesday 17 July 2024
In his final press conference, outgoing head Martin Slumbers has confirmed that the driver is still being considered for rule alterations In what will be one of his final debriefs with the press, at The Open in 2024, before his tenure comes to a close, Martin Slumbers has confirmed that the R&A will still continue to look into the conformity of...
Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 17 July 2024
Ian Finnis faced a fight for his life when a virus caused bacteria in his heart. Now he’s back caddying for Tommy Fleetwood at The Open. Ian Finnis has caddied for Tommy Fleetwood since 2016, including at the 2018, 2021, and 2023 Ryder Cups, but has been off duty for most of 2024. There’s a very good reason for that. What...
Written by Rob Jerram on Thursday 11 July 2024
The season’s final Major tees off from July 18-21 at Royal Troon in Scotland. Here’s all you need to know about how to watch The Open Championship action unfold. UK viewers can watch all four rounds of the Open Championship live on Sky Sports Golf. Sky Sports will have round-the-clock coverage from The Open, live from July 18-21, with 80 hours...