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The Open App: Comprehensive Official Coverage of Golf's Premier Championship

by The R&A

4.6
IOSSports
The official app for The Open Championship delivers extensive live coverage, real-time scoring, and exclusive content for golf enthusiasts. Designed specifically for fans following the tournament's action from Royal Portrush and beyond.

Detailed Review

The Open app serves as the official digital companion for golf's oldest championship, providing comprehensive coverage through multiple streaming channels and real-time data. Developed by The R&A, the application positions itself as the primary source for fans unable to attend the tournament in person, offering an immersive second-screen experience that captures both the competitive action and atmospheric elements of the event. Core functionality includes R&A TV with live coverage of featured groups, Live at the Range practice sessions, Open Radio commentary, and specialized par-3 channel coverage from iconic holes like the Postage Stamp. The app delivers real-time scoring updates, detailed tee time information, and an integrated live blog that provides contextual analysis alongside the raw data. These features combine to create a multi-layered viewing experience that caters to both casual viewers and dedicated golf statisticians. The interface employs a clean, golf-themed design with intuitive navigation between different coverage options. During tournament play, users can seamlessly switch between live video feeds, scoring updates, and supplementary content without losing their place in the action. The app demonstrates particular strength in its simultaneous streaming capability, allowing viewers to monitor multiple channels of content during peak competition periods when key players are spread across the course. User feedback consistently praises the app's comprehensive approach, with reviewer Naked bootleg (2023-07-20) noting 'brilliantly planned and executed comms team' and 'comprehensive resources and options.' Multiple reviews from 2022-2024 describe it as superior to other major championship apps, with One-SG (2022-07-17) declaring it 'the best app of all 4 majors hands down.' Some users like L.F.G.!!! (2023-07-21) appreciate the backward compatibility for older devices, though this may indicate potential limitations in feature availability across all platforms. The application excels during the championship period but has limited utility during offseason months. Its strength lies in the depth of official content unavailable through third-party services, though this specialization means it serves primarily as a tournament-specific companion rather than a year-round golf application. The production quality and content breadth set a high standard for sports championship apps, though users seeking continuous golf content may need supplementary applications during non-championship periods.

Key Features

  • R&A TV live streaming with multiple channel options including featured groups and specialty coverage of iconic holes
  • Real-time scoring system providing immediate updates and detailed player statistics throughout the tournament
  • Live at the Range coverage offering behind-the-scenes access to player practice sessions and preparation
  • Open Radio channel delivering continuous audio commentary and analysis from golf experts
  • Integrated live blog combining written analysis, photos, and social media updates from the course
  • Comprehensive tee time information and player tracking throughout all championship rounds

Why Users Love It

Comprehensive official coverage
Multi-channel streaming capability

Perfect for: Golf enthusiasts following The Open Championship remotely

Screenshots

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User Reviews

L.F.G.!!!
Jul 21, 2023

I don’t want to update my phone and I was not able to watch them all three majors as year because I can’t watch it unless the app is able to work with my phone. Thank you so much for allowing those of us who don’t have the proper technology to still enjoy the golf. Thank you I don’t want to update my phone and I was not able to watch them all three majors as year because I can’t watch it unless the app is able to work with my phone. Thank you so much for allowing those of us who don’t have the proper technology to still enjoy the golf.

One-SG
Jul 17, 2022

The best app of all 4 majors hands down. Best of the Majors The best app of all 4 majors hands down.

jcmoy
Jul 21, 2023

You all sure know how to put on a show over the pond!! Keep up the good work showing all the good content of behind the scenes. Awesome Open!! You all sure know how to put on a show over the pond!! Keep up the good work showing all the good content of behind the scenes.

AvidGolfer44
Jul 19, 2024

Not much more to add to the other 5 Star reviews as all it would be is redundant! Simply bravo! 💪 BanditStash Not much more to add to the other 5 Star reviews as all it would be is redundant! Simply bravo! 💪

Naked bootleg
Jul 20, 2023

From the brilliantly planned and executed comms team, to the comprehensive resources and options to explore….. this app and production team should win an award. It is by far, the best coverage of any major championship. They use humor, analysis, play-by-play cheeky descriptions and connect directly with the audience through email, tweets etc on air. The Masters should take not about the accessibility and modern touch this championship takes! Best Coverage of any Major! From the brilliantly planned and executed comms team, to the comprehensive resources and options to explore….. this app and production team should win an award. It is by far, the best coverage of any major championship. They use humor, analysis, play-by-play cheeky descriptions and connect directly with the audience through email, tweets etc on air. The Masters should take not about the accessibility and modern touch this championship takes!

App Details

Developer

The R&A

Platform

ios

Rating

4.6

Last Updated

9/7/2025