Get ready to watch as the best golfers in the world tee up on the links for the 152nd Open Championship on July 18-21 at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland.
The Open, also known as the British Open, is a 72-hole tournament with the golfers playing 18 holes each day during the span of four days. After 36 holes, the field is cut down to the top 70 players and ties to compete in the second half of the championship.
The players are competing for the coveted Claret Jug trophy as well as a large payout. Last year’s total purse was $16,500,000 with the winner taking home $3,000,000.
Once again, DIRECTV will offer enhanced coverage of The Open through 4K HDR coverage, a feature mix of holes and additional interactive experiences. Catch every drive, putt and swing of The Open in high-definition quality so good that it will feel like you are there.
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When is The Open Championship?
The Open will be held between July 18-21, 2024.
Where is The Open Championship?
The Open is being held at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland. This is the 10th time the Royal Troon has hosted the tournament. The club was founded in 1878 with only six holes and was expanded to 18 holes in 1884. The course was redesigned by five-time champion golfer James Braid prior to Royal Troon hosting its first Open in 1923.
The hosting course is typically chosen three years in advance. Mark your calendars for the 2025 and 2026 Open.
153rd Open | Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland | July 13-20, 2025
154th Open | Royal Birkdale in Southport, England | July 12-19, 2026
How to Watch The Open Championship 2024
On DIRECTV, The Open 4K coverage can be viewed on Ch. 105. A 4-cell mix on Ch. 901 will include a broadcast of the event, Featured Holes, Featured Marquee Groups, and an interactive experience that includes Leaderboard, Scorecards, Groupings & Tee Times and Player Bios.
Ch. 901: 4-cell Mix
Ch. 902: Broadcast (USA Network, NBC)
Ch. 903: Featured Holes
Ch. 904: Marquee Group 1
Ch. 905: Marquee Group 2
Who Won The Open in 2023?
The U.S. pro golfer Brian Harman won The Open Championship in 2023.
Short History of The Open
The Open is the oldest of the four men’s major golf championships – The Masters, The US Open, The Open and The PGA Championship. It started in 1860 at the Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland and the first tournament was won by Willie Park, Sr. The Open has been held every year since its inception with the exceptions of 1871 (because there was no award for the winner), between 1915 and 1919 (WWI), between 1940-1945 (WWII) and in 2020 due to the pandemic.
Who Will Be Playing in The Open?
The championship event is open to both professional and amateur golfers, but players must qualify for a chance to win the Claret Jug. There are three ways players can qualify: through an exemption, through The Open Qualifying Series (OQS) or by competing in local qualifying. So far, 156 players have qualified for the 2024 Open, with more expected.
Check out The 152nd Open Field for the most up-to-date list of qualifiers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Open Championship?
The Open is July 18-21, 2024.
Where will The Open be in 2024?
The 152nd Open Championship will be held at Royal Troon in Scotland.
How to watch The Open?
On DIRECTV, The Open 4K coverage can be viewed on Ch. 105. A 4-cell mix on Ch. 901 will include a broadcast of the event, Featured Holes, Featured Marquee Groups, and an interactive experience that includes Leaderboard, Scorecards, Groupings & Tee Times and Player Bios.
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