Reviews of The Open

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List of user reviews and ratings for The Open

Total ratings

4.60 (Rating count: 4,904)

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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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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 1.70

All time rating average: 4.60

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63% (41)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-07-18	rj*****	I can’t tell you how many times I’ve deleted and re-downloaded this app and still I have problems just seeing featured groups. I don’t know why they can’t carry the regular coverage.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve deleted and re-downloaded this app and still I have problems just seeing featured groups. I don’t know why they can’t carry the regular coverage.
2026-07-18	Co*****	The live feed to watch doesn’t work. That stinks.
The live feed to watch doesn’t work. That stinks.
2026-07-17	sk*****	disgraceful to golf
disgraceful to golf
2026-07-17	Le*****	Not quite as good as the Masters but definitely better than the PGA and US Opens, love the traditional aesthetics combined with a slick modern UI
Not quite as good as the Masters but definitely better than the PGA and US Opens, love the traditional aesthetics combined with a slick modern UI
2026-07-17	TM*****	For the 2nd day in a row, the app throws an error message when trying to watch coverage. Even after the update. Funny how the merch shop still works, though.
For the 2nd day in a row, the app throws an error message when trying to watch coverage. Even after the update. Funny how the merch shop still works, though.
2026-07-17	Hc*****	As I’m watching the Rory group this am, your stream stops and then won’t load all because you have a required update mid round of the group p,aging! This is very frustrating to those of us watching the streaming of the open! 2*
As I’m watching the Rory group this am, your stream stops and then won’t load all because you have a required update mid round of the group p,aging! This is very frustrating to those of us watching the streaming of the open! 2*
2026-07-17	Sa*****	Seems like a great app with lots of great features, only one problem…the live viewing for me won’t work. It was working, then it stopped and has not been fixed.
Seems like a great app with lots of great features, only one problem…the live viewing for me won’t work. It was working, then it stopped and has not been fixed.
2026-07-16	Up*****	The app live feed crashes and won’t reload the live feed. Pretty terrible app if you ask me. Don’t trust watching much golf on this app.
The app live feed crashes and won’t reload the live feed. Pretty terrible app if you ask me. Don’t trust watching much golf on this app.
2026-07-16	Ca*****	Live radio plays briefly and keeps crashing. Fix your app!
Live radio plays briefly and keeps crashing. Fix your app!
2026-07-16	Bi*****	Only first two letters of last name show on Leaderboard although I can see scores for Rounds 2,3, and 4 on day 1. Not user friendly
Only first two letters of last name show on Leaderboard although I can see scores for Rounds 2,3, and 4 on day 1. Not user friendly