The Open Championship

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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,...

  • 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...

  • 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 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’...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • “A Golden Sprinkler” Robert MacIntyre addresses press at The British Open after Scottish Open win

    Written by Lewis Daff on Wednesday 17 July 2024

    Today’s Golfer went along to Bobby Mac’s press conference at The Open after his dramatic final round last Sunday secured the first victory for a Scot at the Scottish Open in 25 years The clutch putt to take home the trophy on Sunday’s final round at the Renaissance Club doesn’t seem to have done anything to change Robert MacIntyre’s calm mindset...

  • 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...

  • R&A “fully supportive” of Portmarnock Golf Club’s bid to take The Open to Ireland

    Written by Rob Jerram on Wednesday 17 July 2024

    Martin Slumbers says the R&A is backing Portmarnock Golf Club’s attempts to host The Open Championship at the famous Dublin course. Speaking during his annual press conference at The 152nd Open at Royal Troon, the Royal and Ancient’s outgoing chief executive revealed that the Irish course has asked the Government for support in putting together a business case to take the...

  • 2024 British Open: Tee Times for Friday’s second round at Royal Troon

    Written by James Hogg on Tuesday 16 July 2024

    Tee times and pairings for the second round of the 152nd British Open Championship at Royal Troon. Round two tee times for Royal Troon have been revealed. The opening tee shot on the second day of the British Open will be Scotland’s very own Ewen Ferguson who’s playing alongside Germany’s Marcel Siem in the only two-ball on Friday. It’s expected that...

  • Rory McIlroy accidentally ghosted Tiger after changing phone number in wake of Pinehurst heartbreak

    Written by Rob Jerram on Tuesday 16 July 2024

    Rory McIlroy accidentally ghosted Tiger Woods having changed his mobile number in the days after his US Open disappointment. Speaking ahead of The 152nd British Open at Royal Troon, the Northern Irishman revealed he’d switched numbers in a bid to escape messages from some segments of the media who wanted his thoughts on his heartbreaking near-miss. But as well as escaping the...

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