With The 153rd Open just around the corner, Iona Stephen, Rob Lee, and Di Stewart head to Royal Portrush to play the course in testing conditions and find out what this year’s field will be up against and in Part 2, they're tackling the back nine. From battling the elements on the iconic Dunluce Links to sitting down in the clubhouse to reflect on their round over a dram, the trio dive deep into what makes Portrush such a demanding Open venue. Expect insight, laughs, and plenty of debate as they...
Jul 06, 2025•27 min•Season 8Ep. 2
With The 153rd Open just around the corner, Iona Stephen, Rob Lee, and Di Stewart head to Royal Portrush to play the course in testing conditions and find out what this year’s field will be up against. From battling the elements on the iconic Dunluce Links to sitting down in the clubhouse to reflect on their round over a dram, the trio dive deep into what makes Portrush such a demanding Open venue. Expect insight, laughs, and plenty of debate as they preview the storylines, players to watch, and...
Jul 04, 2025•35 min•Season 8Ep. 1
Lydia Ko is the AIG Women's Open Champion for 2024! The radio team sum up an amazing week at St Andrews, and a fantastic final round where Lydia Ko's brilliance sealed a long-awaited win in the AIG Women's Open. Tune in to R&A TV to relive all the action from St Andrews.
Aug 25, 2024•36 min
On Saturday's AIG Women's Open Daily Show, the team discuss moving day at St Andrews. Jiyai Shin's marvellous round puts her out in front, but can Lilia Vu, Nelly Korda or the rest of the field catch her and take the title? Listen now and tune in to AIG Women's Open Radio all week on R&A TV to enjoy the action from St Andrews. You can also listen to AIG Women's Radio all week on R&A TV.
Aug 24, 2024•34 min
On Friday's AIG Women's Open Daily Show, the team discuss Nelly Korda taking charge at St Andrews. Korda's brilliance, along with her playing partners Charley Hull and Lilia Vu, have set up a star-studded weekend ahead. Listen now and tune in to AIG Women's Open Radio all week on R&A TV to enjoy the action from St Andrews. You can also listen to AIG Women's Radio all week on R&A TV.
Aug 23, 2024•32 min
On Thursday's AIG Women's Open Daily Show, the team discuss all the big storylines from a great day's golf at St Andrews. From Charley Hull's wonderful 67 to hold the lead, to her playing partners also performing in world number one Nelly Korda and defending Champion Lilia Vu, to the early strong conditions and a vastly difficult day of golf. Listen now and tune in to AIG Women's Open Radio all week on R&A TV to enjoy the action from St Andrews. You can also listen to AIG Women's Radio all w...
Aug 22, 2024•34 min
For listeners of The Open Podcasts, something a little different! The Daily Show from the AIG Women's Open will be coming to your podcast feed all week. From the team that brings you The Open Radio and The Open Podcasts, comes a new show to recap all the action from across the 2024 AIG Women's Open. You can also listen to AIG Women's Radio all week on R&A TV.
Aug 21, 2024•42 min
Xander Schauffele is the winner of the Claret Jug and the Champion Golfer of the Year after a nerveless 65 on an unforgettable Sunday at The 152nd Open. Marcus Buckland, Matt Adams and Robert Dinwiddie talk through a day where the lead changed multiple times, and a true Champion showed his class.
Jul 21, 2024•35 min•Season 7Ep. 6
On an extraordinary day at Royal Troon, Billy Horschel heads into Sunday as the sole leader of The 152nd Open by just one shot. Marcus Buckland is joined by The Open Radio's Paul Eales, Harry Ewing & Matt Adams to make sense of it all. After players once again battled through the elements, they consider what could unfold in what looks set to be a grandstand finish.
Jul 20, 2024•30 min•Season 7Ep. 5
On a day that the wind roared across Royal Troon and Shane Lowry established himself as the 36-hole leader, Marcus Buckland is joined by Sophie Walker and Raymond Burns to discuss the day. While some big names will not make the weekend, others have positioned themselves nicely for a potential run. Ahead of moving day, the team look at who could rise further up the leaderboard.
Jul 19, 2024•30 min•Season 7Ep. 4
On a day when the elements bit their teeth, Marcus Buckland is joined by Robert Dinwiddie, and Michael McEwan from Bunkered to look back on Thursday at the 152nd Open at Royal Troon. They discuss the pace setting rounds of overnight leader Daniel Brown, Shane Lowry, the fate of some of the pre-Championship favourites who faced the worst of the conditions, plus some of those who have simply battled their way through their 1st Rounds!
Jul 18, 2024•28 min•Season 7Ep. 3
On the eve of the 152nd Open, Sue Thearle and The Open Radio team take a detailed look at the setup at Royal Troon. They discuss the changes made since 2016, consider the impact the elements could have and study the iconic holes that could deliver the drama over the course of the Championship.
Jul 17, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Ahead of the start of The 152nd Open, join Marcus Buckland and The Open Radio's Sophie Walker and Raymond Burns as they take a look at the contenders at Royal Troon. From the practice area, they also speak to Tony Finau, Brad Faxon and Ken Brown
Jul 16, 2024•59 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Listen now to the inaugural broadcast of Final Qualifying Radio from around Great Britain as 16 spots in The Open were up for grabs on an epic day of Final Qualifying. Subscribe now ahead of The 152nd Show at Royal Troon.
Jul 11, 2024•5 hr 22 min
The 151st Open will live long in the memory. For the unrelenting rain on Sunday. For the sensational test that Hoylake provided. And for the clinic delivered by the Champion Golfer of the Year, Brian Harman. Listen back to The Open Radio's broadcast in full of the final round from Royal Liverpool, and relive the sounds of The 151st Open. A championship truly forged by nature.
Aug 22, 2023•4 hr 57 min
Brian Harman is the Champion Golfer of the Year. Listen in to the final episode of The 151st Show, reviewing an incredible Open at Hoylake.
Jul 23, 2023•29 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Brian Harman is just 18 holes away from winning The Open. Tune in to The 151st Show to listen to Marcus Buckland, Robert Dinwiddie and Michael McEwen's thoughts on Saturday's play, and if Brian Harman can win the Claret Jug.
Jul 22, 2023•31 min•Season 6Ep. 10
The 151st Open is at the halfway stage, Hear about Brian Harman's incredible performance and who can challenge him with The 151st Show, with special guest Peter Finch! Tune in each day to get closer to The Open, and watch on YouTube for the first time.
Jul 22, 2023•40 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Thursday was a wonderful day from Hoylake. Get a lowdown of the day with special guest Colin Montgomerie.
Jul 20, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 8
The 151st Open is here. Get a run through of all the runners and riders for the title, direct from the grounds at Hoylake, with Marcus Buckland, Paul Eales and Sophie Walker. Tune in each day to get closer to The Open, and watch on YouTube for the first time.
Jul 19, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 7
The 151st Show is here. From now until The Open week begins at Hoylake on 16 July, The 151st Show will be giving you all the previews ahead of what is set to be a spectacular event. And first and foremost, Di Stewart, Rob Lee and Amy Boulden take us through the setting for the 151st playing of the Championship. The magnificent Royal Liverpool. With a hole-by-hole run through of the course, the trio talk about how the back nine will play and what will be the key things the players will need to wa...
Jul 11, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 6
The 151st Show is here. From now until The Open week begins at Hoylake on 16 July, The 151st Show will be giving you all the previews ahead of what is set to be a spectacular event. And first and foremost, Di Stewart, Rob Lee and Amy Boulden take us through the setting for the 151st playing of the Championship. The magnificent Royal Liverpool. With a hole-by-hole run through of the course, the trio talk about how the holes will play and what will be the key things the players will need to watch ...
Jul 04, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Some players reach the dizzy heights of the game of golf, and stay there long enough to reap the rewards. But some do not. In 2003, Thomas Bjorn defied the odds of a first round quadruple bogey to lead The Open by three shots with four holes to play. What happened next on the 16th hole at Royal St George's, lives in golfing infamy. Bjorn's perspective on his misfortune however showcased why he was not only one of the best golfers of his time, but a role model for Danish, and European golfers to ...
Jun 27, 2023•54 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Few players have ever captured the imagination of a crowd quite like Thomas Levet. A showman simply by having fun, Levet was a rare breed of golfer who seemed to enjoy every moment of the most intense of competition. This was never more true than The Open in 2002. With a sensational run at the title, Levet thrilled fans across the globe, and showed sportsmanship that is unheralded, even in a game as honourable as golf. Listen to Tales of The Open on your preferred podcast provider, or on YouTube...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 3
Everything had led to this... The 150th Open Championship was one of the most hotly anticipated events in golfing history, and St Andrews was the most fitting of venues to host such an event. Packed with incredible storylines and subplots, the Championship delivered a grandstand finish, a worthy Champion, and an unforgettable event. Relive the incredible drama with The Story of The 150th Open: Part 2!
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Everything had led to this... The 150th Open Championship was one of the most hotly anticipated events in golfing history, and St Andrews was the most fitting of venues to host such an event. Packed with incredible storylines and subplots, the Championship delivered a grandstand finish, a worthy Champion, and an unforgettable event. Relive the incredible drama with The Story of The 150th Open!
Jun 06, 2023•48 min•Season 6Ep. 1
The Champion Golfer of 2014, Rory McIIroy is one of the finest golfers in modern history, and has a strong relationship with golf's original major. McIlroy is the last winner at this year's upcoming venue, Royal Liverpool, and will have good memories to lean on in his bid for a second Claret Jug. Speaking exclusively to The Open, prior to his close call at The 150th Open last year at St Andrews, Rory recalls his first memories of The Open, his first appearance at Carnoustie in 2007 and his famou...
May 09, 2023•22 min
The 150th Open this year was fit for the incredible occasion at St Andrews. An iconic afternoon of golf transpired on Sunday 17 July, with Cameron Smith emerging victorious after an incredible battle for the Claret Jug. Listen here to the full coverage of the final five hours of The 150th Open as heard on The Open Radio. More podcast content will be coming later in 2022, but for now enjoy reliving one of the grandest occasions in the history of golf.
Jul 26, 2022•4 hr 57 min
Cameron Smith is the Champion Golfer of the Year in 2022, and what an incredible 150th Open we have enjoyed. Directly from the 18th hole at the Old Course, join Marcus Buckland, Paul Eales and Matt Southgate to recap a stunning final round 64 for Smith en route to a one shot victory over Cameron Young. The panel discuss Smith's brilliance and his incredible performance to win The 150th Open, Young's valiant effort and heartbreak for Rory McIlroy, who led with just nine holes to play. Subscribe t...
Jul 17, 2022•30 min
Join The 150th Show on Saturday for a recap of a special Open Championship day, directly from the 18th hole at the Old Course. On Saturday's show, Marcus Buckland is joined by Harry Ewing and Matt Southgate to recap Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland shooting matching 66s to share the lead with 18 holes to play. The panel discuss the two players and hear them as they come up the 18th hole, as well as talk about who has the upper hand heading into tomorrow's round. Marcus, Harry and Matt also watch ...
Jul 16, 2022•31 min
