The Open Championship

Rory McIlroy on the 18th ahead of The Open at Royal Troon

Rory McIlroy will hope to put US Open result in past when he tees off at Royal Troon

McIlroy will tee off at 10.09am alongside Ryder Cup team-mate Tyrrell Hatton and American Max Homa.

The Claret Jug

Behind the Architectural Curtain – Royal Troon Golf Club

152nd Open Championship

Justin Rose wipes his putter face during the Genesis Scottish Open.

Justin Rose still has the ‘horsepower’ to win a major

The former US Open champion came through a 36-hole qualifier to make the field at Royal Troon.

The Lore of the Links

M. James Ward outlines the roots of the game and how The Open is the critical connector to past, present and future.

Brian Harman holds the Claret Jug alongside Martin Slumbers

Brian Harman believes heckling he received at last year’s Open was ‘an anomaly’

The American was subjected to what he termed “unrepeatable” abuse during his victory at Royal Liverpool 12 months ago.

Arnold Palmer

How Arnie’s arrival prompted The Open’s return?

M. James Ward assesses how Palmer’s record setting win at Troon in 1962 set in motion the ascension of golf’s oldest major event.

TROON, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 17: A general view of the par 3, eighth hole Postage Stamp at Royal Troon on 2024 in Troon, Scotland.

Proper postage preferred

M. James Ward reviews the tantalizing terror of Troon’s famous short hole and the pressures facing those competing to capture the famed Claret Jug.

Rory McIlroy watches an iron shot. He will bid to bounce back from his US Open heartbreak in the 152nd Open at Royal Troon

5 players to watch at the 152nd Open Championship

Brian Harman is the defending champion while Scottie Scheffler will look to continue a remarkable year.

Rory McIlroy watches his shot during the Scottish Open pro-am

Rory McIlroy’s quest to end decade-long wait for major win continues at the Open

The Northern Irishman’s last major win was at the 2014 US PGA Championship.

Henrik Stenson (right) beat Phil Mickelson in an epic duel to win the 2016 Open at Royal Troon

5 moments from Open Championships at Royal Troon

Henrik Stenson was the most recent winner at the Ayrshire venue in 2016 and the course boasts a rich history of staging the game’s oldest…

The R&A announces ticket ballot details for The 153rd Open

The Open Championship 2024: Betting odds and preview

The Open Championship returns to Royal Troon for the first time since 2016, with the world’s best golfers battling it out for the Claret Jug.

Open Championship - Tournament Records

The Open Championship – Tournament Records

Eight players entered and contested the first Open in 1860

Who are the favourites to win the 2024 Open Championship?

Open Championship betting ideas here – we think those at the top of the market will do very well at Royal Troon this July.

The R&A announces ticket ballot details for The 153rd Open

The R&A announces ticket ballot details for The 153rd Open

The Open will take place from 13-20 July 2025.

Venues confirmed for The Open in 2023 and 2024

5 Multiple Winners of The Open Championship

Any idea who will contest at The Open this year? Here are a few ideas.

The Major Golf Tournaments

Just a few months to the first Major of 2024 – always anticipated, always exciting and always delivering fantastic drama.

Swinging Surprises: Remembering the Top 5 Open Championship Upsets that Shook the World of Golf

Long odds at the Open Championship does not mean you have no chance. These five winners all won at big numbers.

Ailsa Course Trump Turnberry

Play Open Championship venues – past & present

Join us for a whistlestop tour of The Open Championship venues that you can play on your next golf break.

Open harmony for Harman

Open Harman-ee

A resolute Georgia bulldog captured the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. M. James Ward reviews the determination of Brian Harman who demonstrated an unmatched…

Brian Harman reveals spectator heckle helped spur him on to Open glory

Brian Harman reveals spectator heckle helped spur him on to Open glory

The 36-year-old American triumphed by six shots at rainy Hoylake.