The Open Podcasts

The Open

Welcome to The Open Podcasts, the home for golf's greatest stories and documentaries from golf's original major.

From feature length documentary episodes telling some of the most incredible stories in sport, to relaxed chats with some of golf's biggest stars, there is something for everyone with The Open Podcasts.

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100 episodes
Updated July 19

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Jun 13, 2023 · 1 hr
The Story of the 150th Open - Part 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: Part 2!
Jun 6, 2023 · 47 min
The Story of The 150th Open - Part 1
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!
May 9, 2023 · 22 min
Rory McIlroy - Interview
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 famo
Jul 26, 2022 · 4 hr 57 min
Final Round Broadcast - The 150th Open
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 17, 2022 · 30 min
The 150th Show - Round Four Review
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. Subscrib
Jul 16, 2022 · 30 min
The 150th Show - Round Three Review
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 wa
Jul 15, 2022 · 45 min
The 150th Show - Round Two Review
Join The 150th Show on Friday for a recap of an iconic Open Championship day, directly from the links at the Old Course. On Friday's show, Marcus Buckland is joined by Paul Eales and Michael McEwan from bunkered to look back on a remarkable final hole for the legendary Tiger Woods as well as a stunning 64 from Cameron Smith. The trio also discuss Cameron Young's second round of three under to get into the final group with Smith, and watch Rory McIlroy finish his stirring round of 68, setting
Jul 14, 2022 · 26 min
The 150th Show - Round One Review
The 150th Open is here... and the 150th Show will be coming to you each day throughout the Championship with all the action directly from the links at the Old Course. On Thursday's show, Marcus Buckland is joined by Sophie Walker and Carl Paulson to look back on Cameron Young's stunning 64, that sees the American lead by two strokes at the close of play. The trio also look back on Rory McIlroy's round, a match that Sophie followed, while touching upon Tiger Woods' struggles and good scores fro
Jul 13, 2022 · 31 min
The 150th Show - Wednesday Preview ft. Harold Varner III and Max Homa
The 150th Open is here... and the 150th Show will be coming to you each day throughout the Championship with all the action directly from the links at the Old Course. On Wednesday's quick preview show, Marcus Buckland is joined by Sophie Walker and Matt Southgate to discuss how fast the course is playing, who the conditions will suit and the star groups at St Andrews. The trio are also joined in their position on the first tee by Harold Varner III and Max Homa, both in Thursday's featured grou
Jul 11, 2022 · 49 min
Revisited - The Story of 2021
The 150th Open is nearly here, and before daily podcasts with Marcus Buckland begin on Wednesday, we take one final look back at The 149th Open, as Champion Golfer of the Year Collin Morikawa prepares to return the Claret Jug. Initially published last year, the Story of 2021 delves into the action from Royal St George's for The 149th Open, featuring interviews with the likes of Jon Rahm, Louis Oosthuizen, Jordan Spieth, Marcel Siem and the eventual Champion Golfer of the Year, Collin Morikawa.
Jul 8, 2022 · 57 min
The 150th Show - Full Preview of The Open
In the last episode of The 150th Show before Open Championship week begins, Marcus Buckland is joined by the BBC's Iain Carter and The Open Radio's Sue Thearle to preview The 150th Open in-depth. The trio discuss the big names, dark horses and fairy tale stories from the landmark Championship, and we hear from Rory McIlroy on his chances at St Andrews, and why he feels like there is unfinished business at the Old Course... Subscribe now for free to never miss an episode ahead of The 150th Open
Jul 5, 2022 · 1 hr
The 150th Show - St Andrews Back Nine
Listen in to an in-depth rundown of the back nine at the Old Course on The 150th Show, our preview series ahead of this July's landmark Championship. Hosted by Marcus Buckland, The 150th Show will give a run down of the historic Old Course at St Andrews, as well as a full preview of the Championship in the days leading up to The Open. In this episode, Marcus is again joined by Rob Lee and Matt Adams, this time tackling the back nine of the famous old links, including some fitting iconic momen
Jul 1, 2022 · 47 min
The 150th Show - St Andrews Front Nine
The 150th Show, previewing the landmark Open Championship this July, is here! Hosted by Marcus Buckland, The 150th Show will give a run down of the historic Old Course at St Andrews, as well as a full preview of the Championship in the week leading up to The Open. In this episode, Marcus is joined by Rob Lee and Matt Adams to discuss the front nine of the famous old links, including some iconic moments on those holes from Colin Montgomerie, Jordan Spieth, Paul Dunne and John Daly to name but a
Jun 7, 2022 · 1 hr 5 min
Qualifying for The Open with Peter Finch - Part 3 feat. Steven Bottomley and John Singleton
YouTube star and PGA Professional Peter Finch joins The Open Podcasts for a third and final special episode on Open Qualifying, as he embarks on a journey to discover more about Qualifying and the stories it has to offer, ahead of his own attempt to make it to St Andrews for The 150th Open. In Part 3, Pete talks to Steven Bottomley, who featured in Tales of The Open, about his 1995 heroics at St Andrews, as the pair look over some of Steven's shots from the final day. Producer Chris Lewis then
May 31, 2022 · 54 min
Qualifying for The Open with Peter Finch - Part 2
YouTube star and PGA Professional Peter Finch joins The Open Podcasts to continue a special series on Open Qualifying, as he embarks on a journey to discover more about Qualifying and the stories it has to offer, ahead of his own attempt to make it to St Andrews for The 150th Open. In Part 2, Pete talks to George Wale and Jonathan Tippetts-Aylmer, two people responsible for the process of Open Qualifying, and finds out how courses become Qualifying venues, what goes on behind the scenes and how
May 24, 2022 · 52 min
Qualifying for The Open with Peter Finch - Part 1 feat. Sam Forgan and James Robinson
The Open Podcasts are back with a bang, as YouTube star and PGA Professional Peter Finch joins The Open Podcasts for a special series on Open Qualifying. In the first episode of Season 5, building up to The 150th Open, Pete embarks on a journey to discover more about Open Qualifying and the stories it has to offer, as he looks ahead to his own attempt to make it to St Andrews. Part 1 sees Pete talk to James Robinson and Sam Forgan, two other participants in the Road to The Open series on YouTu
May 17, 2022 · 1 min
Season 5 Trailer
The Open Podcasts are returning ahead of The 150th Open at St Andrews! Golf's greatest stories continue, with a special series on Open Qualifying hosted by Peter Finch, a preview show for The 150th Open with The Open Radio's Marcus Buckland, and a three-part documentary series with a legendary Open Champion. All this before daily coverage of one of the most hotly anticipated Championships in the history of golf this July. Subscribe now to The Open Podcasts for free to never miss an episode!
Dec 8, 2021 · 52 min
The Story of 1998 - Original Documentary
Let special guest narrator Tommy Fleetwood take you back to The 127th Open at Royal Birkdale, for The Story of 1998. The Open in 1998 had everything, from bad weather to the emergence of young stars, from great shots to fairy-tale moments, and capped off with a play-off and a great Champion. With contributions from the main actors in such a wonderful drama, including Mark O'Meara, Brian Watts, Justin Rose and Tiger Woods, sit back and immerse yourself in this Original Audio Documentary from T
Nov 30, 2021 · 44 min
Revisited - Peter Alliss - A Celebration
This week, we revisit a tribute to Peter Alliss, one year on from his passing. With words from Jim Nantz, Andrew Cotter, Hazel Irvine and Ewen Murray, we celebrate the life of Alliss in this special bonus episode. Sadly passing away in December 2020 at the age of 89, Alliss transcended generations as a player, commentator, and with his incredible character. One of The Open's most recognisable figures, and one of golf's greatest characters, Alliss' humour, wit and unique style was loved and cher
Nov 23, 2021 · 1 hr 6 min
Darren Clarke - Tales of The Open
Some players have seemed destined to win The Open as they emerged onto the golfing scene. And many, including Tiger Woods, Seve Ballesteros, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, did so early in their careers. Darren Clarke, one of the most talented prospects in Irish golfing history, appeared to be another of those players. But into his 40s, he had yet to claim the title, and his chances to do so were running out. That was until a fairy-tale victory in 2011 warmed the hearts of the golfing world, and