The Senior Open Presented by Rolex

The Senior Open Presented by Rolex is a prestigious senior major golf championship for players aged 50 and older, jointly owned and run by The R&A, the European Tour Group, and the PGA Tour Champions. The event is contested over four rounds (72 holes) of stroke play, with 18 holes played each day. The field typically includes 144 competitors, including exempt professionals and amateurs who qualify based on a scratch handicap or through qualifying rounds. After the first two rounds, there is a cut to the top 70 players plus ties for the final two rounds. The Senior Open is played on renowned courses, and recent venues include Sunningdale Golf Club and Carnoustie Golf Links in Scotland. The tournament features a Rolex Pro-Am event and substantial prize money, with strict eligibility criteria requiring players to be 50 or older and meet competitive performance standards.