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The men’s premier season reaches its climax this month at The Open, with live clock coverage exclusively on Sky Sports from Royal Birkdale.
Scottie Scheffler returns as the defending champion after victory at last year’s Royal Portash, with the world number one bidding to become the first back-to-back winner of The Open since Padraig Harrington.
Scheffler is the pre-tournament favorite to claim a fifth major in as many seasons, while Rory McIlroy is also aiming to lift the Claret Jug for a second time and add to his victory at The Masters in April.
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Highlights from The Masters, where Rory McIlroy held off Scotty Scheffler and Justin Rose to defend his title
Southport native Tommy Fleetwood is bidding to become the first Englishman to win the Open since Sir Nick Faldo in 1992, with Matt Fitzpatrick, Justin Rose, Tyrell Hatton and Aaron Rye – winner of the PGA Championship in May – among others trying to end that drought.
Jordan Spieth returns as the last winner of an Open at Royal Birkdale, claiming victory in 2017, while Bryson DeChambeau, Jon Rahm, Colin Morikawa and Cameron Young are among the other high-profile names hoping to be crowned Champion Golfer of the Year.
Sky Sports is once again the exclusive home of The Open in the UK and Ireland, with over 75 hours of live coverage across seven days of tournament week. Here’s a closer look at what you need to know to avoid missing a moment of the action…
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Sir Nick Faldo bumps into Rory McIlroy and asks about his preparations ahead of The Open. X credits @Sir_NickFaldo.
When does coverage of The Open begin? Key TV coverage
Live coverage for each of the three practice days begins on Sky Sports Golf before wall-to-wall action kicks off from the final men’s major of the year at 6.30am on Thursday 16 July.
Sky Sports+ or The Sky Sports app. Then extended coverage begins at 9am on Saturday 18 July and 8am on Sunday 19 July.
‘Saturday at the Open’ and ‘Sunday at the Open’ weekends offer course updates along with Shot Center challenges, special guests, fun features and more, with coverage starting at 9am on Saturday and 8am on Sunday.
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Check out the best shots from The Open archives featuring Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth and more!
Is there any additional coverage of The Open available?
There will be four separate feature groups to follow each day, two in the morning and two in the afternoon, with those groups and times to be confirmed once tee times are announced.
Two additional sessions of “The Open: At the Range” will also be live during both Thursday and Friday rounds, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, with all additional streams on Sky Sports+. Sky TVStreaming services now And The Sky Sports app.
A new addition will see a feed dedicated to a marquee player during afternoon coverage of the first and second rounds. There will also be one hour of daily highlights and live coverage of the Corales Puntacana Championship.
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Take a look at Jordan Spieth’s best shots from his three major wins, including a win at The Open at Royal Birkdale in 2017
154th Open: Prime TV time (all BST and on Sky Sports Golf)
Monday 13 July
0900-1200 – The Open: Live at the Range!
1400-1800 – The Open: Live at the Range!
Tuesday 14 July
0900-1200 – The Open: Live at the Range!
1400-1800 – The Open: Live at the Range!
Wednesday 15 July
0900-1200 – The Open: Live at the Range!
1200-1400 – Wednesday Open Live!
1400-1800 – The Open: Live at the Range!
Thursday 16 July
0630-2130 – Open: First Day Live!
* Live at the Range on Sky Sports+ from 0730-1100 and 1230-1600. Featured Group from 0730 on Sky Sports+. Live feed on Sky Sports+ from Open Player 1500.
Friday 17 July
0630-2130 – Open: Second Day Live!
* Live at the Range on Sky Sports+ from 0730-1100 and 1230-1600. Featured Group from 0730 on Sky Sports+. Live feed on Sky Sports+ from Open Player 1500.
Can Scotty Scheffler become the first back-to-back winner of The Open since Padraig Harrington?
Saturday 18 July
0900-1100 – Saturday on The Open Live!
1100-2030 – Open: Day Three Live!
*First coverage of day three from 0900-1100 on Sky Sports+. Group featured on Sky Sports+ from around 0930.
Sunday 19 July
0800-1000 – Saturday on The Open Live!
1000-2000 – Open: Third Day Live!
*First coverage of day three from 0800-1000 on Sky Sports+. Group featured on Sky Sports+ from around 0830.
Tommy Fleetwood bids to become first Englishman since Sir Nick Faldo to win The Open
How to watch the Open in the UK and Ireland
Got the sky?
TV: Sky subscribers can watch Sky Sports Golf, with coverage available at various points throughout the week on Sky Sports Major Events.
App: Sky subscribers can also watch The Sky Sports app
Didn’t get the sky?
flow: Non-Sky customers can Stream the action without a contract with the NOW Day or Cancel-Anytime Month Pass
Live Blog: Anyone running can follow live coverage of The Open throughout the week on a dedicated live blog.
Free highlights: Watch near-live clips and post-round highlights in the Sky Sports app
How to watch The Open on mobile with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Go to ‘Watch’ section
- Tap on the Sky Sports Golf Channel
- Sign in with your Sky ID (*You only need to do this once)
