The Open News: Recent Episodes
The Open News
The Open is golf’s original championship. Played since 1860 on iconic links golf courses, it is the sport’s most international Major Championship with qualifying events on every continent. For one week each year, the pursuit of the iconic Claret Jug trophy is the focus of the sporting world, followed globally by millions of fans.
Five-time Open winner Tom Watson joined Alison Walker on day three of the 2019 Championship.
Royal Portrush Head Professional Gary McNeill joins @TheOpenRadio to discuss his round on Day Three as a marker with Paul Waring.
French golfer Romain Langasque joins Richard Kaufman ahead of The Open to talk about his chances at Royal Portrush.
Thai golfer Jazz Janewattananond joined Richard Kaufman, Gordon Brand Jr and Ron Jones to look ahead to The Open.
Irish amateur James Sugrue joins Richard Kaufman, Matt Adams and Gordon Brand Junior ahead of the start of The Open at Royal Portrush.
Richard Kaufman speaks with the American golfer Kurt Kitayama, who's playing at The Open for the first time.
Alison Walker talks to 8 time European Tour Order of Merit winner Colin Montgomerie in the Spectator Village at Carnoustie
1989 Open Champion Mark Calcavecchia joins Richard Kaufman, Carl Paulson and Ron Jones ahead of his opening round of the 147th Open at Carnoustie
Thai golfer Jazz Janewattananond chats to Richard Kaufman, Sue Thearle and Paul Eales on @The Open Radio.
Haraldur Magnus will become the first Icelandic person in history to play at The Open, and he joined Richard Kaufman, Sue Thearle, Ron Jones and Gordon Brand Jnr on @The Open Radio.
New Zealand golfer, Ryan Fox, joins Richard Kaufman, Paul Eales and Matt Adams to look ahead to his opening round at the 147th Open in Carnoustie
Richard Kaufman speaks to Sports Minister, Tracey Crouch, from the Media Centre at Royal Birkdale on Day 2 of the 146th Open
Andy Leigh from the Golf Foundation talks to Sue Thearle and the @The Open Radio team ahead of this week's Open Championship
Amateur Champion Harry Ellis speaks to Richard Kaufman, Ron Jones and Gordon Brand Jnr ahead of his debut at the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.
Listen to Brian O'Driscoll on introducing children to golf and going head to head with Tim Henman & Gavin Hastings.
Listen to Tim Henman & Gavin Hastings on their love of The Open and introducing the next generation to golf.
John E. Morgan talks to Nicolas Colsaerts about the 'Armageddon' weather conditions of Round 2 and look ahead to what's in store for Round 3.
Listen to Jordan Spieth's reaction to the weather conditions for the 2nd round at Royal Troon.
Listen to Charl Schwartzel interview on how he's playing his best golf despite wet and windy conditions at The Open.
Robert Nothman gets Andrew Johnston's reaction on the first two rounds of The Open 2016.
Listen to Aileen Campbell's interview on the importance of The Open and golf for Scotland.
Louis Oostuizen discusses his hole-in-one on the 14th during the first day of The Open at Royal Troon.
Richard Kaufman is joined by Alan Tait and Matt Adams to look back at an incredible Open Championship which saw Zach Johnson win after a thrilling 3-place play off. We hear from the winner as well as Louis Oosthuizen, Marc Leishman, Jordan Spieth, Danny Willett, Sergio Garcia and Justin Rose.
A truly stunning Moving Day at St Andrews is assessed by former European Tour player Paul Eales and commentator Sue Thearle with Richard Kaufman. We hear from clubhouse leaders Paul Dunne, Louis Oosthuizen and Jason Day, as well as Jordan Spieth, Padraig Harrington, Sergio Garcia and more. We also look ahead to the final day of the 144th Open Championship – the first time it’s ended on a Monday for 27 years.
Leader Dustin Johnson says that it's been a real mental test so far for him at St Andrews.
Rickie Fowler is pleased after hitting a 66 to put himself at 7 under par going into the last round.
Mark Leishman thinks he's right back in contention after shooting a 64 putting him just a shot off the lead.
Canadian Graham DeLaet chats about the adventure his clubs had in the buildup to The Open.
Former European Tour player Richard Boxall and broadcaster Ron Jones join Richard Kaufman to look back at the third day of the 144th Open Championship. We hear from Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Tiger Woods, Paul Lawrie and Sergio Garcia as we look ahead to the third round at St Andrews.
Former European Tour player Gordon Brand Jnr and @TheOpen Radio commentator Ron Jones join Richard Kaufman to look back at a tremendous second day at The Home of Golf. We hear from Danny Willett, Justin Rose and Adam Scott who are high on the leaderboard and we pay tribute to Sir Nick Faldo and Tom Watson who both said their goodbyes to The Open at the Old Course. Plus, there’s a look ahead to Day Three at St Andrews.
Former European Tour players Paul Eales and Richard Boxall join Richard Kaufman to look back at an incredible first day at The Home of Golf. We hear from players who finished the day high on the leaderboard including Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth, Charl Schwartzel and Danny Willett. We also look ahead to the Day Two at St Andrews.
Richard Boxall and Gordon Brand Jnr join Richard Kaufman to preview what promises to be an incredible four days of golf at St Andrews. We hear from Jordan Spieth, Tiger Woods, Rickie Fowler, Justin Rose, Henrik Stenson and Louis Oosthuizen.