STAKES RAISED AS MORIKAWA ATTEMPTS TO DEFEND THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE, CATCH ALL THE ACTION ON DSTV SUPERSPORT
Dustin Johnson of the US waits to play his third shot on the eleventh hole, during the third round of the LIV Golf Invitational Series at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Club in North Plains, Oregon, USA, 02 July 2022. The event is the first in the US of the newly created LIV Golf Invitational Series. The PGA Tour announced on 09 June that players competing in the LIV Golf Invitational Series have been suspended by the Tour. EPA/TROY WAYRYNEN
By KGG TEAM
SuperSport viewers on DStv can look forward to seeing all the action from the third Golf Major of the year, the Open Championship, at the Old Course at St Andrews in Scotland from Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 July 2022.
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The Open Championship is the oldest golf tournament in the world and arguably its most prestigious and sought-after title. Last year’s edition was won by Collin Morikawa, who claimed the ‘Claret Jug’ at the 149th Open at Royal St George’s Golf Club in Sandwich, England with a score of 265.
“It’s so hard to look back at the two short years that I have been a pro and see what I’ve done because I want more,” said Morikawa, who will be back in 2022 to defend his title.
“I enjoy these moments and I love it, and I want to teach myself to embrace it a little more, maybe spend a few extra days and sit back and drink out of this. But I just want more. When you’re in these moments and you truly love what you do, which I love playing golf and competing against these guys, these are the best moments ever because the nerves push you to just be a better person.”
This year sees a return to St Andrews for the 30th time in Open history, with the last event at the iconic course in 2015 and won by Zach Johnson.
The R&A (a governing body of the Open Championship which takes its name from The Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews) has declared in the lead up to this year’s tournament that players committed to the controversial Saudi Arabian-back LIV Tour will be allowed to compete.
Martin Slumbers, chief executive of The R&A, said: “The Open is golf’s original championship and since it was first played in 1860, openness has been fundamental to its ethos and unique appeal.
“Players who are exempt or have earned a place through qualifying for The 150th Open in accordance with the entry terms and conditions will be able to compete in the Championship at St Andrews. We are focused on staging a world-class championship in July and celebrating this truly historic occasion for golf.
“We will invest the proceeds of The Open, as we always do, for the benefit of golf which reflects our purpose to ensure that the sport is thriving 50 years from now.”
The Old Course at St Andrews is considered the oldest golf course in history. Also known as the ‘Grand Old Lady’, the course is a 7,305-yard par 72. The course record is 61, set by Ross Fisher in 2017.
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The Open Championship broadcast details
All times CAT
Thursday 14 July
07:30: Day 1, Main Feed – LIVE on SuperSport Grandstand and SuperSport Golf
Friday 15 July
07:30: Day 2, Main Feed – LIVE on SuperSport Grandstand and SuperSport Golf
Saturday 16 July
11:00: Day 3, Main Feed – LIVE on SuperSport Grandstand and SuperSport Golf
Sunday 17 July
10:00: Day 4, Main Feed – LIVE on SuperSport Grandstand and SuperSport Golf