The Old Course of St. Andrews offers golfers the last chance for glory in 2022. And what a glorious opportunity considering this is the 150th Open Championship, held in St. Andrews. Andrews for the 30th time, with players having a chance to join players like Seve. Crossbowmen, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods as winners of the Claret Jug at this venue.
Rory McIlroy tops the action as the betting favorite, one who has already amassed three finals in the top 10 majors this season. Hoping to get out of the biggest schneid, the 2014 Golf Champion of the Year has remained undefeated in the big four for the past eight years. Links specialist Jordan Spieth will try to capture the fourth major championship of his career, while the game’s most popular name, Xander Schauffele, will look to advance to his first. Of course, his eyes will still gravitate toward Tiger as he begins what may be his last legitimate chance to fight in an Open a Home of Golf.
With a star-studded playing field, the Old Course as a historic backdrop and the pressure as this is the last big one of the year, the 150th Open Championship is already being set up as one to remember. CBS Sports will update this story with scores and highlights below. Check out the live scores at the top of this story, a more detailed ranking, first-round schedules, and a comprehensive guide to Open TV programming coverage.