British Open 2023: TV Schedule, Format, History, Past Winners

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South Africa's Ernie Els, right, walks on the 14th green during a practice round for the British Open Golf Championships at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, Monday, July 17, 2023. The Open starts Thursday, July 20.
(AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Ryan Hannable @RyanHannable Jul 19, 2023, 8:32 AM
  • The British Open is July 20-23 from Royal Liverpool.
  • Cameron Smith is the defending champion.
  • USA and NBC will share the TV coverage.

The British Open, the final major of the year and a designated event will be held July 20-23 from Royal Liverpool.

Rory McIlroy has the best odds to win this week at +700 following his win at the Genesis Scottish Open. He also won the British Open the last time it was at Royal Liverpool (2014),

The British Open has a $16.5 million purse.

British Open TV Schedule, Times, Channel

  • Thursday, July 20: 4:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ET, USA
  • Friday, July 21: 4:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ET, USA
  • Saturday, June 22: 5:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. ET, USA; 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ET, NBC
  • Sunday, June 23: 4:00 a.m.-7:00 a.m. ET, USA; 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. ET, NBC

What Channel Is the British Open On?

The British Open is on USA Thursday-Friday and then USA and NBC Saturday-Sunday.

British Open Format

The 156 players in the field will play stroke play over the course of four days.

The British Open cut is the top 70 players, including ties. Those players will play the weekend.

Who Won the British Open Last Year?

Cameron Smith won the 2022 British Open. He finished one shot better than Cameron Young and two better than Rory McIlroy.

British Open History, Past Winners

YearWinnerScore
2022Cameron Smith-20
2021Collin Morikawa-15
2020No Tournament (COVID-19)N/A
2019Shane Lowry-15
2018Francesco Molinari-8
2017Jordan Spieth-12
2016Henrik Stenson-20
2015Zach Johnson-15
2014Rory McIlroy-17
2013Phil Mickelson-3
2012Ernie Els-7
2011Darren Clarke-5
2010Louis Oosthuizen-16
2009Stewart Cink-2
2008Padraig Harrington+3

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Ryan Hannable is a Content Managing Editor on the Web Content Team for BetMGM. Previously, he was a New England Patriots beat writer for WEEI in Boston. He also has published a golf book, “The Ultimate Book of Golf Trivia: 600 Questions and Answers.”

Ryan Hannable is a Content Managing Editor on the Web Content Team for BetMGM. Previously, he was a New England Patriots beat writer for WEEI in Boston. He also has published a golf book, “The Ultimate Book of Golf Trivia: 600 Questions and Answers.”