Watch: The Open Championship 2024 TV & Radio Schedule, Purse, Venue, and Field

The total purse for the 152nd Open Championship is expected to exceed $12 million, with the winner's share being at least $2.1 million.

Watch: The Open Championship 2024 TV & Radio Schedule, Purse, Venue, and Field

This year's Open Championship will be the 152nd edition of the tournament (Image via The Open Official Web)

The 2024 Open Championship, the oldest and most prestigious golf major, is set to take place from July 18-21 at Royal Troon Golf Club in South Ayrshire, Scotland. This marks the 10th time the iconic links course has hosted the event, with the last edition held there in 2016.

Open Championship 2024: TV, Radio, and Streaming Coverage

In the United States, the championship will be broadcast by NBC and USA Network, with streaming available on Peacock and FuboTV. Coverage will begin on Thursday and Friday with USA Network airing the first three hours of each round, followed by Peacock streaming the next two hours, and then USA Network returning for the final three hours.

On the weekend, NBC will take over, airing the third round on Saturday from 7am to 3pm ET, and the final round on Sunday from 7am to 2pm ET, with Peacock providing additional streaming coverage. In the UK, Sky Sports will be the exclusive broadcaster.

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Thursday, July 18 – First Round

  • Peacock: 1:30 AM – 4 AM, 3 PM – 4 PM ET
  • USA Network: 4 AM – 3 PM ET

Friday, July 19 – Second Round

  • Peacock: 1:30 AM – 4 AM, 3 PM – 4 PM ET
  • USA Network: 4 AM – 3 PM ET

Saturday, July 20 – Third Round

  • USA Network: 5 AM – 7 AM ET
  • NBC/Peacock: 7 AM – 3 PM ET

Sunday, July 21 – Final Round

  • USA Network: 4 AM – 7 AM ET
  • NBC/Peacock: 7 AM – 2 PM ET

Streaming through Peacock’s premium subscription service will be available which starts at $5.99 per month. FuboTV is another option, with plans starting at $74.99 per month.

Purse and Field

The total purse for the 2024 Open Championship is expected to exceed $12 million, with the winner’s share being at least $2.1 million. The field will consist of 156 players, including the top professionals from both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, as well as amateurs who have qualified through various routes.

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Notable Storylines

  • Rory McIlroy, the 2014 champion, will be seeking his second Open title and a fifth major championship overall.
  • Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele, who have won the Masters and PGA Championship respectively in 2024, will be among the favorites.
  • The ongoing tensions between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf could add an extra layer of intrigue, with some LIV players likely to be in the field.
  • There will be added significance for players looking to secure their spots in the FedEx Cup Playoffs and the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Course Preview

Royal Troon is known for its challenging layout, with the famous “Postage Stamp” 8th hole being one of the most daunting par 3s in championship golf. The course measures 7,489 yards and plays to a par of 71. Weather conditions, as always, will play a major role in determining the difficulty of the test.

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