The Open 2024 starts on Thursday! The Golfing Gazette brings you how to watch, predictions, prize money, dates, and more.
After an epic Scottish Open, in which local hero Bob MacIntyre lifted the trophy, the third major of the year is upon us.
The Masters, PGA Championship and US Open were fantastic viewing, as always, and now it is the British Open’s turn to occupy our TV screens.
The likes of Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele will battle it out at Royal Troon to lift the famous Claret Jug.
Here is absolutely everything you need to know about the oldest golf tournament in the world, brought to you by The Golfing Gazette.
Everything you need to know about The Open 2024
When will The Open take place?
The Open 2024 will run from Thursday the 18th of July until Sunday the 21st of July.
Where will The Open take place?
The Open will be taking place at none other than Royal Troon Golf Club, one of the top links courses in the United Kingdom.
- Location: Troon, South Ayrshire, Scotland
- Established: 1878
- Designer: George Strath, Willie Fernie and James Braid
- Par: 71
- Yardage: 7,385 yards
- Historic Tournaments: The Open (nine times) and Women’s Open (2020)
Who won last year’s Open?
The winner of last year’s Open Championship was Brian Harman, who finished six shots ahead of Jon Rahm, Jason Day, Tom Kim and Sepp Straka at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
Are LIV Golf players taking part?
Yes. It will feature 18 golfers from the PGA’s rival league, including the likes of Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and 2022 champion Cameron Smith.
What is the prize money?
The Open will feature a $17 million total purse, including $3.1m to the winner (18%). Plus, winning the Claret Jug brings an exemption to compete in the tournament until the age of 55.
How to Watch (US)
The 152nd Open will be broadcast on NBC and the USA Network. It will also be available to livestream on Peacock.
Broadcast Schedule
- Thursday: 1:30–4 a.m. (Peacock), 4 a.m.–3 p.m. (USA Network), 3–4:15 p.m. (Peacock)
- Friday: 1:30–4 a.m. (Peacock), 4 a.m.–3 p.m. (USA Network), 3–4:15 p.m. (Peacock)
- Saturday: 5–7 a.m. (USA Network), 7 a.m.–3 p.m. (NBC)
- Sunday: 4–7 a.m. (USA Network), 7 a.m.–2 p.m. (NBC)
Predictions
The Golfing Gazette writers predict who they think will walk away with The Open title and grand cash prize:
Sam Stone: “This will be seen as a left-field prediction, but there’s no reason why it should be. Englishman Aaron Rai has been in fine form of late. The Wolverhampton native came close in recent weeks and is playing some of the best golf of his career.
“After his T4 finish at last week’s Scottish Open, Rai has proven himself in links conditions, and he’s definitely one to watch this week.”
Peter Lynch: “Ludvig Aberg certainly has a point to prove after falling away at the Scottish Open last week, having shone in the early rounds at The Renaissance Club. He also missed the cut at the PGA Championship, but remains a real threat to his fellow professionals, particularly in links golf.
“The Swede now has a fantastic chance of winning his first major at Troon, having only just missed out on the Masters title earlier this year.”
Jordan Harris: “While I am desperate to see a Rory McIlroy win this week, the consistency of Xander Schauffele sees the PGA Champion get the pick to win the final major of the year.
“He finished second at Carnoustie in 2018 when he had a phenomenal chance to win, and he has never missed the cut at The Open.”
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