# The Open

> Sports

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id658257516](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id658257516)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id658257516`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** The R&A
- **Category:** Sports
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (4,905 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2013-07-11
- **Size:** 79 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-open/id658257516)
- **Website:** [http://www.randa.org/](http://www.randa.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.theopen.com/Legal/Privacy-policy](https://www.theopen.com/Legal/Privacy-policy)

## Description

Download The Open's official app to enjoy live coverage of golf's original Championship. During The Open, the app delivers live coverage via R&A TV, feature group coverage, Live at the Range, Open Radio, and a par-3 channel with footage from the Postage Stamp, plus real-time scoring and a live blog.

Beyond tournament action, the app offers year-round films, documentaries, exclusive One Club Coaching videos with Phil Kenyon and Dr Bob Rotella, podcasts, and The Open Shop. Download the app for free today to follow The Open and explore its full range of features.

## Rankings

- #26,359 — Overall

## Review summary

User reviews for The Open on Apple focus on recurring login issues, unstable streaming (timeouts, crashes, freezes), and limited coverage of marquee groups. Onboarding is slow and confusing, and privacy concerns about data sharing are notable. While some praise the concept and occasional high-quality video when it works, reliability and ease of access are the dominant pain points driving dissatisfaction.

### Pros

- When functioning, the app provides live golf video coverage and highlights.
- The concept gives fans access to marquee groups and live action through the app.

### Cons

- Sign-in loops and authentication failures prevent access to content.
- Video and audio frequently time out, crash, or freeze, making viewing unreliable.
- Coverage is limited, with only a subset of groups shown and leaders often unavailable.
- Registration and sign-in onboarding is slow and cumbersome.
- Privacy concerns about data sharing with third parties/data brokers.
- No Apple TV app is available.

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