The Open Championship field: Who is playing in 2024?
Here is every player in The Open Championship field in 2024 so far…
Introduction
Welcome to the list of the most promising and talented golfers from around the world that are gathering to compete in the prestigious 2024 Open Championship. This year’s competition promises a unique blend of seasoned champions, rising stars, and promising newcomers, all set to create a memorable golfing spectacle. Let’s delve into the spectacular field that is set to grace the greens in 2024.
The 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club
As always, the Open Championship will be the last major of the season, and will take place from July 18-21.
Royal Troon will play host to the tournament, as the tournament goes north of the border once again, following Brian Harman‘s sublime victory at Royal Liverpool in 2023.
A series of stars from the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, and LIV Golf, as well as Open champions from previous years, will head to the famous links.
A large field will line up at Royal Troon, having qualified through a number of different routes throughout the season.
Royal Troon will host The Open for the tenth time and has seen a number of great champions such as Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson, Bobby Locke, Justin Leonard and most recently, Henrik Stenson in 2016.
But who will lift the Claret Jug this summer? Here is the field for The Open Championship in 2024:
2024 Open Championship field
(This list includes those who are assured of a place in the field at Royal Troon – correct as of March 10, 2024)
Mason Andersen
Alexander Bjork
Denwik Boriboonsub
Dan Bradbury
Keegan Bradley
Dean Burmester
Jorge Campillo
Alex Cejka
Stewart Cink
Darren Clarke
Corey Conners
Ben Curtis
John Daly
Santiago De La Fuente (a)
David Duval
Ernie Els
Darren Fichardt
Ryan Fox
Lucas Glover
Emiliano Grillo
Todd Hamilton
Padraig Harrington
Michael Hendry
Russell Henley
Daniel Hillier
Ryo Hisatsune
Rasmus Hojgaard
Rikuya Hoshino
Sungjae Im
Aguri Isawaki
Matthew Jordan
Si Woo Kim
Tom Kim
Romain Langasque
Thriston Lawrence
Paul Lawrie
Justin Leonard
Joost Luiten
Adrian Meronk
Francesco Molinari
Taylor Moore
Vincent Norrman
Thorbjorn Olesen
Louis Oosthuizen
Yannik Paul
Mathieu Pavon
Victor Perez
Gordon Sargent (a)
Adam Schenk
Adam Scott
Shubhankar Sharma
Marcel Siem
Jordan Smith
Sebastian Soderberg
Henrik Stenson
Jasper Stubbs (a)
Nick Taylor
Sami Valimaki
Altin van der Merwe (a)
Matt Wallace
Jeunghun Wang
Gary Woodland
Cameron Young
Will Zalatoris
Remaining Chances to Qualify for the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon
| Japan | 23-26 May 2024 | Mizuno Open JFE Setonaikai, Okayama | 3 places to the leading three players, not already exempt as of the closing date, who make the cut |
| Canada | 30 May-2 June 2024 | RBC Canadian Open Hamilton Golf & Country Club, Toronto | 3 places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
| USA | 6–9 June 2024 | the Memorial Tournament presented by Workday Muirfield Village, Ohio | 1 place to the leading player, not already exempt, who makes the cut |
| Korea | 20-23 June 2024 | KOLON Korea Open Woo Jeong Hills, Cheonan | 2 places to the leading two players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
| Netherlands | 20-23 June 2024 | KLM Open The International, Amsterdam | 2 places to the leading two players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
| Italy | 27 June-30 June 2024 | Italian Open Adriatic Golf Club, Cervia | 2 places to the leading two players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
| Final Qualifying | 2 July 2024 | Burnham & Berrow Dundonald Links Royal Cinque Ports West Lancashire | Minimum of 16 places |
| USA | 4-7 July 2024 | John Deere Classic TPC Deere Run, Illinois | 2 places to the leading two players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
| Scotland | 11-14 July 2024 | Genesis Scottish Open The Renaissance Club, East Lothian | 3 places to the leading three players, not already exempt, who make the cut |
Conclusion
As we look forward to the 2024 Open Championship, it’s clear that we have an exciting and diverse field. These professionals, each with their unique styles and strategies, are sure to deliver some thrilling golf. Their talent, determination, and dedication to the sport promise a tournament that will not only entertain us but also shape the future narrative of this historic championship. As the players gear up for the tournament, we can’t wait to see who will come out on top.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is ‘The Open’ Championship? The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open, is the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf. First played in 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland, it is the only major held outside the United States.
2. Who organizes The Open Championship? The Open Championship is organized by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A), one of the oldest and most prestigious golf clubs in the world.
3. Where is The Open Championship usually held? The Open Championship is typically held in the United Kingdom. It is played on a rotation of links courses across England, Scotland, and once in Northern Ireland.
4. How often does The Open Championship take place? The Open Championship is an annual event, typically taking place in mid-July.
5. What is the format of The Open Championship? The Open is a 72-hole stroke play tournament that takes place over four days. If two or more players are tied at the end of the four rounds, a playoff is used to determine the winner.
6. Who holds the record for the most Open Championship wins? The record for the most Open Championship wins is held jointly by Harry Vardon, who won six times between 1896 and 1914.
7. Who was the youngest winner of The Open Championship? The youngest winner of The Open Championship is Young Tom Morris, who was 17 years and 5 months old when he won in 1868.
8. What is the Claret Jug? The Claret Jug, officially known as the Golf Champion Trophy, has been awarded to the winner of The Open Championship since 1873. It’s one of the most iconic trophies in the sport of golf.
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