With just under two weeks to go, excitement is building ahead of The 148th Open championship at Royal Portrush.
Thousands of spectators are expected to descend on the North Coast town from across the world and if you're one of the lucky ones heading along you'll want to know all the essential timings for the days.
The competition itself kicks off in earnest on July 18th but with a variety of practice days taking place from Sunday, July 14.
Here's the gate opening and closing times:
| Day | Gate Opens | Hours of Play |
| Sunday 14th | 9AM | Throughout the day |
| Monday 15th | 7AM | Throughout the day |
| Tuesday 16th | 7AM | Throughout the day |
| Wednesday 17th | 7AM | Throughout the day |
| Thursday 18th | 6AM | 6.35AM - 8.30PM estimated |
| Friday 19th | 6AM | 6.35AM - 8.30PM estimated |
| Saturday 20th | 7AM | 8AM - 7PM estimated |
| Sunday 21st | 7AM | 8AM - 7PM estimated |
