The 151st Open Championship is all set to bring together the world's most renowned male golfers for a battle of their lifetime. Being the final and most loved golfing tournament of the season, the buzz around it is contagious. Will the defending champion, Cameron Smith stun the world with another victory, or will the last year's runner-up, Rory McIlroy take revenge by lifting the trophy? The anticipation is unreal.
If you're an avid golf enthusiast seeking comprehensive information about the 2023 Open Championship, you've arrived at the perfect destination. From the starting date and prize purse to the most favourite golfer for the tournament, this article answers all your questions.
When is The Open Championship 2023 Starting?
The British Open 2023 begins on Thursday, July 20 and will have the final round on Sunday, July 23.
Where Will It Be Held?
One thing we all love about The British Open Championship is its unique venues and stunning golf courses. This year, the Open Championship will be at the prestigious Royal Liverpool Golf Club.
Located at Hoylake, the Royal Liverpool Golf Club is one of the oldest seaside clubs in England. At first glance, this golf course looks quite flat and easy to play, but don't be fooled. Playing shots at Royal Liverpool is incredibly challenging and requires golfers to think twice before swinging their clubs.
In short, only those who bring in their A-game and employ smart tactics will be able to navigate through the Royal Liverpool's golf course successfully and win the 2023 Open Championship.
Open Championship Purse & Prize Money For 2023
The 2023 Open Championship features a lucrative prize pool of $16.5 million (£12.7 million), marking an 18% surge from last year's winnings. The champion of the 151st British Open will claim an impressive $3 million (£2.3 million) prize. The runner-up will receive a substantial reward of $1.7 million (£1.31 million), while the third-place finisher will take home just over $1 million (£774,000).
Which T.V Channel Will Broadcast The 2023 Open Championship?
If you haven't bought tickets to the game, no worries. You can easily watch the 2023 Open Championship from the comfort of your couch while sipping on your favourite beer.
Live Coverage:
The Sky Sports Golf Channel has bought the rights to broadcast The 2023 Open Championship in the UK. So golf enthusiasts in the United Kingdom can subscribe to the channel for minute-to-minute live action from the 20th to the 23rd of July. Sky Sports customers may access the game on their phone and tablet through the NOW app.
Highlights:
BBC will broadcast highlights at the end of each round. For the first two days, highlights will be hosted by Eilidh Barbour and shown at 8:00 p.m. (UK time).
Where To Watch The British 2023 Open In The United States?
In the United States, golf enthusiasts can watch the 2023 British Open on Peacock, USA Network and NBC. All three channels will broadcast the game live for a total of 50 hours. Mike Tirico, a seasoned broadcaster, will be leading the main coverage of the event, making this year his 25th time hosting The Open Championship.
T.V Coverage:
In the United States, the British Open 2023 will be televised on USA Network and NBC.
British Open 2023 Television Schedule According To Eastern Time Zone
Thursday, July 20
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4:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m |
USA Network |
Friday, July 21
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4:00 a.m to 3 p.m |
USA Network |
Saturday, July 22
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5:00 a.m to 7:00 a.m |
USA Network |
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7:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m |
NBC |
Sunday, July 23
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5:00 a.m to 7:00 a.m |
USA Network |
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7:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m |
NBC |
British Open 2023 Streaming Schedule According To Eastern Time Zone
Thursday, July 20
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1:30 am to 4:00 a.m |
Peacock |
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3:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m |
Peacock |
Friday, July 21
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1:30 am to 4:00 a.m |
Peacock |
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3:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m |
Peacock |
Saturday, July 22
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7:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m |
Peacock |
Sunday, July 23
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7:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m |
Peacock |
One can also stream the tournament on NBCSports.com and NBC Sports app. The coverage will mirror the TV broadcast schedule.
Tee Times For The British Open 2023:
Tee Times for Thursday (1st round)
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6:35 a.m |
Mathew Jordan |
Richie Ramsay (142) |
Branden Grace (405) |
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6:46 a.m |
Russell Henley |
Jazz Janewattananond |
Graeme Robertson |
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6:57 a.m |
Ryan Fox |
Lucas Herbert |
Byeong Hun An |
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7:08 am |
Rikuya Hoshino |
Charl Schwartzel |
Alex Maguire |
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7:19 a.m |
Adrian Meronk |
Pablo Larrazabal |
Hiroshi Iwata |
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7:30 a.m |
Patrick Reed |
Connor Syme |
Jose Luis Ballester Barrio |
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7:41 a.m |
Darren Clarke |
Victor Perez |
Thomas Pieters |
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7:52 a.m |
Louis Oosthuizen |
Joost Luiten |
Christo Lamprecht |
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8:03 a.m |
Stewart Cink |
JT Poston Trey Mullinax |
Trey Mullinax |
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8: 14 a.m |
Henrik Stenson |
Harris English |
Andrew Putnam |
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8:25 a.m |
Scott Stallings |
Jordan Smith |
Thorbjorn Olesen |
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8:36 a.m |
Ernie Els |
Kurt Kitayama |
Takumi Kanaya |
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8:47 a.m |
Sam Burns |
Sepp Straka |
Chris Kirk |
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9:03 a.m |
Jordan Spieth |
Matt Fitzpatrick |
Jason Day |
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9:14 a.m |
Padraig Harrington |
Seamus Power |
Talor Gooch |
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9:25 a.m |
KH Lee |
Davis Riley |
Taiga Semikawa |
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9:36 a.m |
Patrick Cantlay |
Brooks Koepka |
Hideki Matsuyama |
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9:47 a.m |
Scottie Scheffler |
Tommy Fleetwood |
Adam Scott |
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9:58 a.m |
Cameron Smith |
Xander Schauffele |
Wyndham Clark |
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10:10 a.m |
Shane Lowry |
Rickie Fowler |
Robert MacIntyre |
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10:20 a.m |
Cameron Young |
Si Woo Kim |
Bryson DeChambeau |
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10:32 a.m |
Nicolai Højgaard |
Bio Kim |
Kazuki Yasumori |
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10:42 a.m |
Dan Bradbury |
Oliver Farr |
Haydn Barron |
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10:53 a.m |
Marcel Siem |
Martin Rohwer |
Tiger Christensen |
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11:04 a.m |
Lee Hodges |
Antoine Rozner |
Richard Bland |
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11:15 a.m |
Yannik Paul |
Sami Välimäki |
Laurie Canter |
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11:36 a.m |
Rasmus Højgaard |
Matthew Southgate |
Alex Fitzpatrick |
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11:47 a.m |
Daniel Hillier |
Kyung Nam |
Kang Kensei Hirata |
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11: 58 a.m |
Callum Shinkwin |
Kazuki Higa |
Michael Kim |
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12:09 p.m |
Zack Fischer |
Taichi Kho |
kyle Barker |
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12: 20 p.m |
Brendon Todd |
Romain Langasque |
Travis Smyth |
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12:31 p.m |
Gary Woodland |
Adrian Otaegui |
Alexander Bjork |
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12:42 p.m |
Min Woo Lee |
Christiaan Bezuidenhout |
Harrison Crowe |
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12:53 p.m |
Corey Conners |
Billy Horschel |
Alex Noren |
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1:04 p.m |
Tom Kim |
Tom Hoge |
Abraham Ancer |
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1:15 p.m |
Zach Johnson |
Matt Wallace |
David Micheluzzi |
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1:26 p.m |
Sahith Theegala |
Emiliano Grillo |
Dustin Johnson |
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1:37 p.m |
Francesco Molinari |
Denny McCarthy |
Mateo Fernandez De Oliveira |
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1:48 p.m |
Brian Harman |
Thriston Lawrence |
Thomas Detry |
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2:04 p.m |
John Daly |
Taylor Moore |
Danny Willett |
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2:15 p.m |
David Lingmerth |
Ben Griffin |
Ockie Strydom |
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2:26 pm |
Adri Arnaus |
Ewen Ferguson |
Keita Nakajima |
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2:37 p.m |
Keegan Bradley |
Sungjae Im |
Joaquin Niemann |
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2:48 pm |
Viktor Hovland |
Tony Finau |
Justin Thomas |
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2:59 p.m |
Rory McIlroy |
Jon Rahm |
Justin Rose |
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3:1o p.m |
Collin Morikawa |
Max Homa |
Tyrrell Hatton |
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3:21 p.m |
Phil Mickelson |
Nick Taylor |
Adam Schenk |
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3:32 p.m |
Nacho Elvira |
Marc Warren |
Alejandro Cañizares |
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3:43 p.m |
Guido Migliozzi |
Oliver Wilson |
Connor McKinney |
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3:54 p.m |
Kalle Samooja |
Shubhankar Sharma |
Gunner Wiebe |
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4:05 p.m |
Jorge Campillo |
Brandon Robinson Thompson |
Michael Stewart |
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4:16 pm |
Hurly Long |
Seungsu Han |
Marco Penge |
Who Are The Players To Watch?
Rory McIlroy
Rory McIlroy, the 2014 British Open winner at Royal Liverpool and the runner-up in the 2022 tournament, is highly anticipated to secure the coveted Claret Jug once again. Rory's exceptional performance throughout the season, coupled with his recent triumph at The Renaissance Club in the Scottish Open just a day before the commencement of the Open, is proof enough that he is ready to dominate the final golf major of 2023.
Scottie Scheffler
The number 1 golfer on the Official World Golf Ranking list has been a favourite through out this season. Scottie Scheffler won the Players Championship in March 2023 and finished amongst the top ten contenders in the Masters, PGA Championship, and US Open.
Jon Rahm
Known for his precise swings and skilful strokes, Jon Rahm is one of the favourite golfers for the 2023 Open Championship. The Master winner is determined to add the prestigious Claret Jug to his collection, and we are excited to watch him play against the top-notch golfers.
Cameron Smith
The reigning Open champion and world number 2, Cameron Smith, is in his top form and has all the confidence he needs to take the Claret Jug home again.
Other golfers you must watch are Brooks Koepka, Talor Gooch, and Harrison Crowe.