Scheduled to take place at Royal Troon from July 18th to 21st, the fourth Major of the year has already surpassed one record, with another one teetering on the edge.The anticipated spectator numbers are staggering,

While the R&A expects 250,000 spectators across the week, 77,000 more than the 2016 championship, which produced an unforgettable duel between Henrik Stenson and Phil Mickelson. This year’s championship will therefore be the third-most attended in ...

TROON, Scotland — Royal Troon will feature the longest hole in Open history when the Ayrshire links hosts the event for the 10th time in July. The par-5 sixth hole will be extended to 623 yards, which is 22 yards longer than in 2016 the last time Troon hosted. The 152nd Open is July 18-21.

The R&A announced a multi-year agreement Monday that will see NetJets become the official private jet provider for The Open. Golf’s oldest and perhaps most cherished major is big business. And it’s getting bigger.