Time: 2024-07-18
The 2024 British Open officially began at Royal Troon Golf Club , marking the final major championship of the season . This year 's field includes top players such as Masters winner Scottie Scheffler , PGA Championship winner Xander Schauffele , and U.S. Open winner Bryson DeChambeau . Royal Troon has hosted The Open 10 times before , with the most recent being in 2016 when Henrik Stenson emerged victorious.
In the initial rounds of the tournament , Justin Rose impressed by paring every hole on the back nine , finishing at 2 - under . He joined Alex Noren and Nicolai Hojgaard as clubhouse leaders . However , the weather at Royal Troon posed challenges with typical British Open conditions of breezy and wet , affecting players ' strategies on the course . Bryson DeChambeau , the U.S. Open champion , faced a difficult start , bogeying multiple holes and standing at 5 - over through six holes.
As the competition unfolded , a four - way tie for the lead emerged , including Justin Thomas , Alex Noren , Justin Rose , and Russell Henley at 2 - under . Tiger Woods , a three - time winner at The Open , returned to the field and was set to tee off with Xander Schauffele and Patrick Cantlay . Players like Rory McIlroy and reigning U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau were also part of the competitive field vying for the coveted Claret Jug.
Golf enthusiasts eagerly followed the action at the 2024 British Open through live streams on Peacock and broadcasts on the USA Network . The tournament offered an exciting opportunity for fans to witness top players in the sport compete for the prestigious championship and a record .1 million prize . With challenging weather conditions and a competitive field , the British Open promised thrilling moments and intense competition throughout the event.
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