Are you wondering how to catch all the action when the best golfers in the world converge at Winged Foot’s West Course for the 2024 U.S. Open Championship?
A guide to the broadcasts, streaming, and ideal days to watch the 2024 U.S. Open either at home or in person at this famed suburban New York course.
Let’s dive into the full details on television coverage, online streaming platforms, ticket availability, and top contenders to follow at Winged Foot’s 2024 U.S. Open.
How To Watch US Open Golf 2024
The 2024 US Open Golf Championship can be watched on NBC, the Golf Channel, USOpen.com, the NBC Sports app, or streaming services like Hulu Live and YouTube TV from June 13-16.
Early round coverage is on the Golf Channel while NBC provides weekend broadcasts. Live streaming is available through USOpen.com and the NBC Sports app with a cable subscription, or free trials of Hulu Live and YouTube TV.
Where to Watch on TV
The 2024 US Open Golf Championship will be broadcast on NBC and the Golf Channel, which have long-term deals for USGA tournament coverage. Early round coverage on Thursday and Friday will be shown primarily on the Golf Channel.
The Golf Channel will provide a few hours of coverage each morning before handing off to NBC in the late mornings on both days. NBC will then carry the afternoon coverage for the conclusion of the opening two rounds.
For the key weekend rounds, NBC will provide full coverage on both Saturday and Sunday. This will likely entail around seven hours of coverage each day, following groups in the morning and then broadcasting featured groups and holes in the afternoon.
The Golf Channel may provide some pre- and post-event coverage as well on the weekend. Viewers should check their local NBC channel listings as the event gets closer for the exact schedule of 2024 US Open coverage.
Live Streaming Options
In addition to television, there will be several live streaming options to watch the golf action at Winged Foot in 2024. The United States Golf Association (USGA) will offer live streaming of featured groups and holes through its USOpen.com website and mobile apps.
Authentication will be required to access this stream through a cable, satellite or other pay-TV subscription.
Another streaming option is through the NBC Sports app and website. Live simulcasts of Golf Channel and NBC’s broadcasts will be provided here, allowing cord cutters and those without access to TVs to watch on connected devices.
Other over-the-top streaming services like Hulu Live, Sling TV and YouTube TV will likely carry the Golf Channel and NBC feeds as part of their channel packages as well.
When and Where Is the 2024 US Open?
The 2024 US Open Championship returns to the famed West Course of Winged Foot Golf Club from June 13-16, 2024. This iconic club is located in Mamaroneck, New York, just over 20 miles north of midtown Manhattan and the New York City area.
The tournament days are Thursday through Sunday. Thursday and Friday feature the full field of golfers playing their opening two rounds.
After the 36-hole cut is made on Friday evening, the remaining players play the third round on Saturday and the final round on Sunday to determine the champion. The winner will be awarded the US Open Trophy during closing ceremonies late Sunday afternoon.
Tickets and Attending In Person
Daily tickets and weekly packages to attend the 2024 US Open will likely go on sale around February 2024 through the USGA’s website. Based on past year’s pricing, fans can expect to pay around $125 or more per ticket depending on the day and location on the course.
Weekly badge packages normally run $575-$875. Parking passes and upgraded experiences like luxury suites are also usually available.
The best days for fans to attend are generally the weekend rounds on Saturday and Sunday when tee times are a bit later and all the top players are still in contention.
However, the opening rounds can provide a more relaxed atmosphere for walking the course and getting a closer glimpse of players on the practice range.
Winged Foot Golf Club is renowned for its classic Tillinghast design and challenging set-up. On-site spectators will find numerous concession stands and hospitality areas located around the course.
Luxury brands and vendors also often turn out for the Open to provide shopping and experiences.
Key Past Championships at Winged Foot Golf Club
The West Course at Winged Foot Golf Club is no stranger to conducting major championships. This venerable club has hosted the US Open five times before (1929, 1959, 1974, 1984 and 2006) along with the PGA Championship in 1997 and the U.S. Amateur in 1940.
Some of golf’s greatest legends have won US Opens at Winged Foot over the past century. Bobby Jones took the title in 1929 shortly before retiring from competitive golf to co-found Augusta National and the Masters Tournament.
Billy Casper prevailed in a playoff over Arnold Palmer in 1959 after erasing a seven-shot deficit in the final round.
In 1974, the “Massacre at Winged Foot” saw Hale Irwin win at seven over par as the course brutalized the field. Greg Norman finally broke through for his first major at Winged Foot’s 1984 US Open after years of close calls.
Geoff Ogilvy triumphed in 2006 by one-putting the final three dramatic holes while others like Phil Mickelson collapsed coming down the stretch.
The Field and Top Contenders
As the 2024 US Open approaches next summer, golf fans will have many intriguing storylines around top players to follow in the field. Two-time defending US Open champion and world No. 1 Jon Rahm will look to continue his dominance in the event.
Past major winners like Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa and Brooks Koepka should also factor into the mix at Winged Foot.
Upstart winners on tour this year like Tom Kim, Sahith Theegala and Will Zalatoris will try to firmly establish themselves as the next generation of golf stars by contending for a maiden major title.
And seasoned veterans with plenty of wins like Dustin Johnson, Adam Scott, Hideki Matsuyama and Xander Schauffele will aim to finally break through and add an elusive US Open trophy to their resumes.
As the 118th US Open at storied Winged Foot Golf Club approaches, golf fans can look forward to world-class shotmaking on a challenging layout that has crowned legends of the game.
With exact broadcast schedules and streaming details still to be announced in 2023, viewers should plan to tune into NBC, the Golf Channel or various online platforms next June 13-16 to see who will emerge victorious at the 2024 US Open.
Conclusion
As one of golf’s four major championships, the 2024 US Open at Winged Foot promises to be a can’t-miss event full of drama and star power.
With multiple broadcast and streaming options available, golf fans have great flexibility to watch the action unfold at this renowned course that has shaped the history of champions.
Tune into NBC, the Golf Channel or USOpen.com next June to see who can tame the West Course and hoist the U.S. Open trophy.
