Sky Sports To Broadcast Live Coverage Of The 145th Open

Sky Sports is to broadcast exclusive live coverage of The 145th Open from Royal Troon.

In a partnership with the R&A, which is to begin next year, the agreement follows the announcement in February that from 2017, Sky Sports will be the new home of golf’s preeminent Major championship.

Sky Sports will begin its coverage a year early and will offer unprecedented round-the-clock programming including live coverage of all four days play in their entirety.

The agreement means that next year, Sky Sports viewers can enjoy all four Majors, the Ryder Cup, The European Tour and PGA Tour, as well as a host of other live events and programming.

Barney Francis, Sky Sports Managing Director, said: "We're pleased to begin our commitment to The Open a year early and look forward to bringing unprecedented coverage of this wonderful Championship. We have exciting plans to take coverage of The Open to the next level across our TV, mobile and digital outlets."

Sky Sports will offer live coverage of all four days from Royal Troon including extended build-up throughout the week, and support programming available across its channels and digital outlets. Content will also be available to view online, on mobile and tablet devices giving viewers the freedom to watch however they choose.