“NBC is the very worst”; “atrocious”- Fans furious as Scottie Scheffler finds himself at the epicentre of 2024 Open Championship broadcasting fiasco

Fans on social media expressed their frustration with NBC's coverage of the 2024 Open Championship, currently underway at Royal Troon. X account No Laying Up criticized NBC for airing Olympic ads during the broadcast of the golf major.

The Open Championship, which concludes on Sunday, July 21, has golf fans eagerly anticipating a weekend of exciting action. However, many are unhappy with NBC's coverage, citing excessive advertisements and a focus primarily on top-ranked players.

No Laying Up shared a post on its X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting these issues, writing:

"We’re good on the Olympics stuff. This is Sunday of the Open Championship. The oldest and most prestigious championship in the entire sport. NBC’s Russian nesting doll of self promotion is out of control."

One fan in the comments section complained that the broadcast was only focusing on World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and tournament leader Billy Horschel, as well as showing birdies of Justin Rose, who is also in contention to win the Claret Jug.

"They just showed Scottie’s, Rose's and Billy’s birdies during playing through…. This is atrocious….," a fan commented.

Another fan criticized NBC's overall coverage.

"NBC is the very worst!!," another fan wrote.

Additionally, a fan expressed dissatisfaction with NBC showing Olympic coverage during a golf major.

"Hilarious that NBC is pumping Olympics coverage, when they are not going to show major events live," another fan commented.

"Pumping the Olympics, then showing Rose make birdie in playing through. Vibing!," another fan jotted.

Here are more fans reactions:

Fan reactions on NBC's golf coverage (Image via X/@NoLayingUp)

Notably, the final round of the Open Championship is available to watch online via a live simulcast of NBC from 7 a.m. ET to 2 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, it is available on television via USA and NBC.

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Scottie Scheffler trails by five strokes at Open Championship finale

The finale of the Open Championship 2024 is currently underway at Royal Troon. At the time of writing, Scottie Scheffler is on the back nine. However, he has faced difficulties and is trailing by five shots.

Xander Schauffele has raced to the lead as he searches for his second major of the year, while Scheffler finds himself at even par on the day. The world's top ranked golfer had a good start, shooting three birdies and just a bogey on the first eight holes, but the double bogey on the ninth affected his game.

The competition is tough at Royal Troon, and the finale has captured the attention of fans. Third-round leader Billy Horschel shot three birdies and two bogeys on the front nine, slipping down to tie for fourth place.

Meanwhile, Justin Rose maintained consistency, carding three birdies on the front nine and taking solo third place. At the time of writing, he is playing just two strokes behind the leader.