The Open 2024: Tee Times and Marquee Groupings Revealed
The 152nd Open Championship is set to deliver another thrilling spectacle as the world's best golfers descend upon Royal Troon. With tee times now confirmed, fans can start planning their viewing around the must-watch pairings.
Star-Studded Early Rounds
All eyes will be on the marquee grouping of Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Xander Schauffele who will begin their campaign at 9:25am on Thursday. This powerhouse trio features three of the top four ranked players in the world.
Other notable groupings include:
- Tiger Woods paired with Patrick Cantlay and Sam Burns (1:48pm Thursday)
- Defending champion Brian Harman alongside Tom Kim and Brooks Koepka (8:58am Thursday)
- Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas and Hideki Matsuyama (2:10pm Thursday)
Weather Could Play Factor
Early forecasts suggest players with morning tee times on Thursday may benefit from calmer conditions before winds potentially pick up in the afternoon. The famous Postage Stamp hole (8th) could prove particularly challenging if the predicted breezes materialize.
How to Follow The Action
The first groups will go out at 6:35am BST on Thursday, with coverage beginning at 6:30am on Sky Sports Golf. For those attending in person, grandstand seating around the 18th green and practice areas opens at 6:00am daily.
With perfect viewing conditions expected and one of the strongest fields in recent memory, this year's Open at Royal Troon promises to be unmissable for golf fans worldwide.
