How to Watch and Follow The Open Championship

Watch the weather with the leaderboard

The Open is one of the few events where a forecast can feel like a co-author. Wind direction, rain, temperature, and firmness can change which holes are scorable and which tee shots become survival tests. A player two groups behind may be playing a very different golf course.

What to follow during a broadcast

• Tee-time waves: Compare morning and afternoon conditions before judging scores.
• Bunker avoidance: Notice how often players aim away from trouble that television flattens.
• Approach landings: The first bounce may matter more than the carry number.
• Short-game choices: Putters, hybrids, and low wedges from off the green are part of the show.

A better way to read the action

Instead of waiting only for birdies, track who is controlling the ball’s height and first bounce. The Open often reveals its contenders through ordinary pars made from awkward places.