The Open: Live Scores, News & Highlights

The Open is golf’s oldest major — first played in 1860 at Prestwick — and it still produces the most dramatic, windy, bunker-filled finishes you’ll see. Want quick updates, who’s hot, and what to watch this year? This page gives clear, practical info so you can follow the championship without getting lost in long previews.

The Open rotates between famous links courses: St Andrews, Royal St George’s, Royal Liverpool and others. Links golf matters: firm fairways, deep bunkers and seaside wind change everything. Players who thrive here use low, controlled ball flight and can save par from ugly spots. If you know that, you already spot likely leaders before the leaderboard tells you.

How to follow The Open

Want live scores and highlights? Here’s a simple checklist:

- Use the official Open app or website for live leaderboard updates and shot-by-shot stats. They’re fast and reliable.
- Follow broadcasters in your region: look for Sky Sports, NBC/Golf Channel, or local sports channels depending on where you are.
- Check social feeds: the tournament’s Twitter/X and Instagram often post instant highlights and clubhouse interviews.
- For weather and tee-time changes, watch the local meteorological updates — wind and rain can force delays or change strategy fast.

If you bet or just like predictions, look for players with strong links records, low driving loft, and solid putting on fast greens. Recent form matters, but a known links specialist can leap up the leaderboard when conditions turn wild.

What to watch during the week

Thursday and Friday set the tone. Early pairings with local pros or links specialists can signal who adapts quickest. The cut usually trims half the field — watching who survives is part of the drama. Weekend golf is about composure: mid-round mistakes cost more here because of hidden hazards and gusty wind.

Keep an eye on key holes. Every course has one or two that define the tournament — a seaside par-3, a blind approach, a deep pot bunker. When a leader arrives at that hole, you’ll often see the score swing. Also watch pin positions: a tucked back pin on a firm green forces different club choices and more run-up shots.

Finally, enjoy the stories as much as the scores. The Open mixes veterans hunting a major with young players breaking through. Post-round interviews and caddie insights often reveal the small choices that made a hugedifference. Bookmark this page for quick links, score updates and practical tips so you don’t miss the key moments when The Open turns from a leaderboard into a legendary finish.