THE FACTS
When is the 2019 Open Championship? Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st of July 2019
Where is the 2019 Open Championship? Royal Portrush Golf Club, Portrush, Northern Ireland, UK
What is the total prize fund of the 2019 Open Championship? $10,750,000
What television channel can I watch the 2019 Open Championship on in the UK? Sky Sports Golf
Where can I stream the 2019 Open Championship in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream the tournament online via Sky Go
Where can I get tickets for the 2019 Open Championship? https://www.theopen.com/ticket...
What is the course yardage at Royal Portrush? 7,317 yards
What is the par at Royal Portrush? 71
What is the course information for Royal Portrush? English architect Harry Colt’s masterpiece hosts the Open Championship for just the second time in its history and first since 1951, the only time this great championship has been played outside British mainland. Set amongst the rugged dunes with holes consistently changing in direction and elevation, two new holes - the seventh and eighth - have been created which replace the 17th and 18th. Like any links course, if the wind blows this week, this could be one of the toughest and greatest Opens in recent history.
What is the predicted weather for the 2019 Open Championship? As is often the case with links weather, the unpredictably is one of the reasons that makes this such an exciting championship. Rain is predicted for all four days' play, but at what times, volume and length of time is difficult to predict. Nevertheless, winds should be light to moderate for the week without the strong gales and rain that so often stops play.
THE HISTORY
Ever since the announcement was made that The Open would be returning to Northern Ireland for the first time since 1951, this year’s championship has arguably been the most anticipated edition in modern golfing history. With the Irish crowd being renowned worldwide for their knowledge, enthusiasm and hosting seen in recent years through the Ryder Cup and Irish Open, this could be one of the most exciting Opens ever.
Italy’s Francesco Molinari will be returning to defend his crown after claiming the Claret Jug by holding off some of the sport's biggest names to win his first major. With only three players in the current game having won The Open multiple times (Tiger Woods x3 and Padraig Harrington and Ernie x2), there are several names who have a very strong chance of creating history this week.
The average winning score in the past ten editions stands at -11, ranging from as low as -20 to -2, proving how much links course can vary in difficulty depending on weather conditions, more so than traditional courses often seen on the main tours, and this week will be no different.
