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  • What does the weather has in store for The Open at Royal Troon?

    What has the weather got planned for the deciding day of the 152nd Open Championship?

    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...

  • How to get to Royal Troon for the 152nd Open Championship

    Travelling to Troon? How to get to the 152nd Open Championship

    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...

  • Everything you need to know ahead of your trip to The Open

    A Spectators Guide to The Open: Everything worth knowing for those heading to Royal Troon

    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...

  • Tommy Fleetwood says that having someone like Scottie to look up to is a great thing

    Tommy Fleetwood: “Having someone like Scottie Scheffler to look up to and drive you forward is a great thing”

    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...

  • Everything you missed on Wednesday at the British Open

    Everything you missed on Wednesday at the 2024 British Open Championship

    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...

  • Martin Slumbers at his final Open Championship press conference in 2024

    R&A confirms drivers are still under the microscope

    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...

  • Tommy Fleetwood and his caddie Ian Finnis are reunited for the 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon

    Tommy Fleetwood’s caddie Ian Finnis: “I feel lucky and grateful that I’m still here”

    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...

  • How to watch the 2024 Open Championship

    Not heading to Troon? Don’t miss a shot by following The Open action unfold on Sky Sports

    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...

  • Dan Brown acknowledges the crowd after holing his birdie putt on the 18th hole at Royal Troon.

    Dan Brown writes an epic chapter in The Open Championship’s history as debutant leads at Royal Troon

    Written by Rob Jerram on Thursday 18 July 2024

    Three weeks ago, Dan Brown hadn’t booked his place in the field at the 152nd British Open Championship. Now, the 29-year-old Englishman leads on his Major debut after a stunning opening 65 at Royal Troon. “I used to hate links golf,” Brown laughed as I spoke to him immediately after the round. “As an amateur, obviously you play it all the...

  • Michael Hendry accepted a place in the field from the R&A after recovering from leukemia

    Michael Hendry bows out at Royal Troon in emotional return following cancer scare

    Written by Ross Tugwood on Thursday 18 July 2024

    New Zealand golfer Michael Hendry battled valiantly at Troon, eventually ending his campaign on 10-over-par, one year after withdrawing from Royal Liverpool due to cancer diagnosis. A shock leukemia diagnosis on the eve of last year’s Open Championship after noticing a lump on his chin forced four-time PGA Tour of Australasia winner Michael Hendry into withdrawing to focus on his chemotherapy...

  • Tiger Woods on practice day 3 at the Open 2024

    Fenceposts and 4-irons: attending The Open at Troon in 2024

    Written by Lewis Daff on Thursday 18 July 2024

    I talk through my first experience of The British Open at Royal Troon and what made it a week that I’ll never forget Brilliance is a word often associated with winners at The Open. Navigating the links, especially at venues like Royal Troon and 2025’s Royal Portrush, demands imagination and mental strength like few other tests in professional golf. For me,...

  • The 2024 Open Championship prize money breakdown

    What does the 2024 British Open Champion win? Open prize money, ranking points, and more!

    Written by Rob Jerram on Thursday 11 July 2024

    What is the prize money on offer at The British Open? And what else does Xander Schauffele receive as Royal Troon’s winner? Prize money is booming in golf at the moment, and The Open is no exception. Players at golf’s oldest major competed for a record-breaking $17 million at Royal Troon, $500,000 more than in 2023, and $3 million than St...

  • Shane Lowry shot an opening 66 to take the clubhouse lead at Troon 2024

    Shane Lowry: “If I don’t play well the next three rounds, it doesn’t matter what I shot today”

    Written by Lewis Daff on Thursday 18 July 2024

    Shane Lowry headed to the press conference center after a stellar first round at The Open 2024 puts him in early contention Unlike his Irish compatriot in Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry has got off to an impressive start in rough conditions, giving early tournament crowds plenty to cheer. This was Shane’s lowest opening round in a major during his career, although...

  • The Open Championship: Day one key stats and numbers

    The Open Championship 2024: Key stats and figures from day one at Royal Troon

    Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Thursday 18 July 2024

    As we get underway at the 2024 British Open Championship. We look at where each player gained and lost at Royal Troon. With the 152nd edition of The Open Championship underway, we take a look at the key numbers from across the action on day one. We take a look at where players have gained on the field and where others...

  • All the action from the first day of the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon

    Everything you missed from Thursday at the 2024 British Open Championship

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Thursday 18 July 2024

    We’re on the ground at the British Open this week, bringing you all the action you missed from the first tournament day at Royal Troon. The 152nd British Open got underway this morning, with the Scottish weather giving the players a rather wet test for their first round. Umbrellas and waterproofs were everywhere to be seen, with the rain closing in...

  • Bryson uses a Krank Fire driver at LIV Golf Andalucia

    Bryson DeChambeau is designing a driver for you with LA Golf

    Written by Lewis Daff on Thursday 18 July 2024

    Bryson DeChambeau is known for his unique setup in the world of golf equipment and now, with the backing of LA Golf, he’s moving directly into the world of club design Whenever Bryson does something with his bag, the golfing community takes notice. His requests have, at times, caused headaches for his previous sponsors with what he demands of his clubs. ‘Demands’...

  • Saturday's round three tee times at The 2024 British Open

    2024 British Open: Tee Times and groups for Saturday’s third round at Royal Troon

    Written by Sarah Pyett on Friday 19 July 2024

    Tee times and pairings for the third round of the 152nd British Open Championship at Royal Troon. Daniel Brown was the leader after round one of the British Open, passing Shane Lowry’s 5-under score to finish up -6 for the opening round of his major debut. Friday saw Lowry card a 2-under 69, and he sits in solo lead heading into...

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