The Open Championship links golf with historic sports sponsorship opportunities - World Sports Advertising

The Open Championship

Explore opportunities with The Open Championship

With WSA, bring your brand to the fairways of history. Our expert team unlocks media and experiential options to engage fans at one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world.

Advertising Impacts you can expect

1860

year

Founded

Golf’s oldest major

6

million

UK Viewers

Final round broadcast

120

countries

Live Coverage

Spanning five continents

2

million

Event Attendees

Across the full week

700

million

Digital Impressions

Including branded content

Advertise at The Open — where golf meets history. Held on the UK’s most iconic links, The Open connects your brand to prestige, performance, and passion.

Explore course-side signage, branded hospitality, and story-led digital activations throughout the week.

Advertising Opportunities

The Open Championship Course & Tee Signage advertising opportunity

Course & Tee Signage

Showcase your brand at one of golf’s most historic venues with signage on tees, fairways, and high-visibility locations. Perfect for brands aligning with tradition, prestige, and international broadcast reach.

$300K – $4M

The Open Championship Player Sponsorships advertising opportunity

Player Sponsorships

Associate your brand with elite players competing at The Open. Sponsorship across apparel, gear, and digital channels delivers authentic visibility on a globally revered stage.

$250K – $9M per player

The Open Championship VIP Hospitality & Brand Lounges advertising opportunity

VIP Hospitality & Brand Lounges

Engage decision-makers and high-value audiences within The Open’s exclusive hospitality suites. Ideal for premium activations and brand storytelling in a refined, historic environment.

$100K – $2M per tournament

The Open Championship Branded Content & Digital Series advertising opportunity

Branded Content & Digital Series

Create compelling stories around The Open — from player perspectives to course insights — and distribute them through golf media, social platforms, and owned channels.

$100K – $1.25M per campaign

About The Open Championship

The Open Championship: Golf’s Oldest and Most Revered Major

The Open Championship, often simply called ‘The Open’, is the original major and a crown jewel of global golf. Played on legendary links courses across the UK, it blends tradition, prestige, and international appeal — attracting millions of viewers from around the world.

The Open Championship gallery at a historic links course with golf sponsorship - World Sports Advertising

Advertising opportunities around The Open include broadcast sponsorships, on-course branding, hospitality activations, and digital content campaigns. The event’s timeless elegance and global footprint make it especially suited for brands in finance, travel, automotive, and luxury goods.

Brand integration and hospitality sponsorship at The Open Championship - World Sports Advertising

For brands looking to align with heritage, excellence, and a discerning international audience, The Open Championship delivers a unique and enduring platform.

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