# The Open

> Unrivalled coverage of The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.theopen](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.theopen)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.theopen`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The R&A
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 689,206
- **Rating:** 3.46 / 5 (2,740 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.13
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-19
- **First published:** 2013-07-11
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 70 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.theopen)
- **Website:** [https://www.theopen.com](https://www.theopen.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.theopen.com/legal/privacy-policy](https://www.theopen.com/legal/privacy-policy)

## Description

Download The Open’s official app to experience live coverage of golf's original Championship. Enjoy feature group coverage, Live at the Range, Open Radio, a par-3 channel from the iconic Postage Stamp, and the latest scoring updates and tee times.

Stay updated with Championship news, video highlights, in-depth features, and exclusive films and documentaries year-round. Access One Club Coaching videos with Phil Kenyon and Dr Bob Rotella, enjoy podcasts, and shop official merchandise effortlessly. The Open app delivers comprehensive golf content to keep fans connected anytime, anywhere.

## Rankings

- #84,405 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.theopen.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Overall, The Open app delivers strong tournament coverage and useful features like hole-by-hole scoring and favorites, with accessibility for viewers without Sky Sports and responsive support noted by some. However, reviews frequently cite reliability problems: live streams often fail or show black screens, login/authentication issues prevent access, and the app is buggy, slow, or crashes. Content gaps persist (limited live video and leaderboard visibility). Frequent in-event updates and casting issues also hamper the experience.

### Pros

- Excellent coverage of The Open
- Hole-by-hole scoring and favourites improve usability
- Accessible for viewers without Sky Sports
- Responsive tech support with quick fixes
- Chromecast / casting support

### Cons

- Live streams often fail or show a black screen
- Login/authentication issues prevent access to content
- Buggy, slow performance with crashes
- Insufficient live video coverage and lack of a clear live leaderboard
- Frequent in-event app updates disrupt usage

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.theopen)