The Open

Seve Ballesteros

Ángel Ayora to Honour Seve Ballesteros at Royal Birkdale With Tribute Looks 50 Years On

The 21-year-old Spanish rising star will make his Open Championship debut at the same venue where Ballesteros announced himself to the world in 1976, wearing…

Open Championship venue - Royal Birkdale 18th

The 54-Hole leader has won the Open Championship only 60% of the time & the golf odds almost never reflect that

Understand Open Championship betting better. The odds can be deceptive, and many surprises await in the final round.

The Claret Jug, the Open Championship trophy, in front of the 18th green with the clubhouse behind at Royal Birkdale Golf Club

R&A Unveils The Open Commitment, a New Fan Code of Conduct Ahead of Royal Birkdale

The governing body has formalised spectator expectations into five principles for The 154th Open, with breaches potentially resulting in removal from the Championship grounds without…

Toptracer at the Open

Toptracer to Deliver Largest-Ever Open Championship Activation at Royal Birkdale

From traced TV broadcasts to first-time live shot data on practice-round tee boxes, Toptracer’s expanded presence at The 154th Open gives fans new ways to…

Loch Lomond Whiskies Launches ‘Golden Ticket’ Draw to Win Rare 50-Year-Old Whisky While Supporting The R&A Foundation

Loch Lomond Launches Golden Ticket Draw at The Open and AIG Women’s Open, With £25,000 Whisky as Prize

Spectators at Royal Birkdale and Royal Lytham & St Annes can buy a £10 on-site ticket for a chance to win one of 100 bottles…

The 156th Open Championship Heads to Royal Lytham & St Annes in August 2028

The R&A has moved The Open two weeks later than usual to avoid clashing with the Los Angeles Olympics. Here’s what fans need to know…

Tommy Fleetwood mural in Southport

Tommy Fleetwood Mural Unveiled in Southport Ahead of The 154th Open

Scottsdale Golf has commissioned a 50m-by-20m tribute to Southport’s own Tommy Fleetwood ahead of Open Championship week.

Dundonald Links

Dustin Johnson Enters Open Final Qualifying at Dundonald Links After Making All Three Major Cuts in 2026

The 2016 Open champion and former world No. 1 must come through a 36-hole shoot-out at Dundonald Links on 30 June to reach Royal Birkdale,…

Reigning champions in a time of kings

Final Qualifying Draws Released for The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale

The R&A has published the draws for Final Qualifying on 30 June, when 288 golfers will compete across four venues for 20 places at Royal…

Royal Birkdale awaits: why the 2026 Open is the one to watch

Learn about the anticipated 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale, featuring top players and rich golfing tradition.

The Open Championship 2026 Field Published for Royal Birkdale, With New LIV Route and Monday Qualifier

The R&A has released the field for the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale, featuring Joaquin Niemann via the new LIV Golf exemption and a Last-Chance…

Chart Hills Selected to Host Regional Qualifying for The 154th Open

The Nick Faldo-designed Kent venue will stage one of 16 Regional Qualifying events on 22 June, feeding into the qualification pathway for The Open at…

Open Championship venue - Royal Birkdale 18th

The Open Regional Qualifying Draws Confirmed, Chart Hills Added as 16th Venue for Royal Birkdale 2026

More than 2,100 golfers will compete across 16 venues on 22 June for a place in the qualifying pathway to The 154th Open at Royal…

Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his second shot on the second hole during Day Two of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club

Scheffler simply superb, has lead at halfway point in Open Championship

Second round 64 jettisons world number one.

Scottie Scheffler of the United States walks during Day One of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club

Scheffler’s Houdini Act Prevails

World’s best one shot behind five-way tie at the top at Royal Portrush.

Mark Darbon, CEO of The R&A, speaks to the media during a press conference prior to The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush Golf Club

The 153rd Open – Mark Darbon Press Conference Transcript

Chief Executive of The R&A.

Which LIV Golfers are playing at the 2025 Open Championship?

A total of 19 LIV Golfers will be teeing it up at the Open Championship at Royal Portush this year

Former Ryder Cup hero and LIV Golf star commits to Open qualifying

Ian Poulter looks set to try and qualify for the Open Championship next month which will be hosted by Royal Portrush

The Open Championship, is one of the most prestigious and historic events in the world of golf. Scheduled to take place in 2023, this highly anticipated tournament brings together the finest golfers from around the globe to compete for the coveted Claret Jug.

Known for its rich heritage and challenging links courses, The Open offers a unique test of skill, strategy, and resilience. With a storied history dating back to 1860, the tournament has produced iconic moments and legendary champions who have left an indelible mark on the sport.

As anticipation builds for the 2023 edition, golf enthusiasts eagerly await to witness the drama and excitement that unfolds on the renowned links course selected as the venue for this prestigious championship.

The 151st Open takes place at Royal Liverpool from 16-23 July 2023.