British Open TV Schedule 2013: Dates, Times, Channel Info for Entire Tournament

The 2013 British Open tees off Thursday at Muirfield in Scotland, as the world's greatest golfers vie for the trophy.

Phil Mickelson, one of the favorites, is coming off a win at the Scottish Open. Of course, there's also Tiger Woods, 2013 U.S. Open champ Justin Rose, 2013 Masters winner Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy.

And don't forget two-time British Open winner and defending champ Ernie Els (by the way, Els won the last time the British Open was played at Muirfield in 2002).

Here's a breakdown of the broadcasting schedule and the favorites of the 2013 British Open.

Where: Muirfield, Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland

When: Thursday, July 18, to Sunday, July 21

Watch: ESPN

Live Stream: WatchESPN

TV Schedule

Date	Time (ET)	Round	Network
Thursday, July 18	4 a.m. to 3 p.m.	1	ESPN
Friday, July 19	4 a.m. to 3 p.m.	2	ESPN
Saturday, July 20	7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.	3	ESPN
Sunday, July 21	6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.	4	ESPN

Favorites (via Bovada)

Tiger Woods

Naturally, Woods is the favorite, like he seemingly is every tournament. 

It's no wonder why, as the 37-year-old has not only won the British Open three times, but he's also posted five top-10 finishes (four wins) in nine PGA Tour events this year.

Not only that, Woods finished in a tie for third place last year at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club.

Of course, the last time Woods played the British Open at Muirfield in 2002, he finished 28th, scoring an 81 in the third round. 

Woods recently said in an interview per Bob Harig of ESPN.com: "It was the hardest conditions I've ever played in. We weren't prepared for that weather. I don't think anyone was."

Woods is coming off a 32nd-place finish at the U.S. Open after a 65th-place finish at the Memorial Tournament. He withdrew from AT&T National three weeks ago due do an elbow strain, but he told reporters Sunday at Muirfield, via Steve DiMeglio of USA Today Sports, "It's fine. It feels good."

Justin Rose

Justin Rose, of course, won his first career major at the U.S. Open this year. The 32-year-old always had the ability to win a major, but he finally broke through at Merion.

Since then, Rose has posted a 13th-place finish at the Travelers Championship. He has notched five top-10 finishes in 10 PGA Tour events this year.

Based on history, it may be a rough go for Rose at Muirfield, though. He finished fourth in the British Open as an amateur in 1998, but he hasn't finished better than 12th since. Last year, he missed the cut. In 2002 at Muirfield, he placed 22nd.

Rose has been pretty active on Twitter in the past few days and seems excited to vie for his second major win of the year.

He tweeted this last week:

Phil Mickelson

Phil Mickelson has five top-10 finishes on the PGA Tour this season, including a victory at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. He missed the cut at his last PGA Tour event (the Greenbrier Classic), but he won the Scottish Open on the European Tour Sunday.

Mickelson came from behind Sunday to force a playoff and stun South African Branden Grace. He posted a three-under 69 on the final day at Castle Stuart Golf Links.

Many are high on Lefty after the win, but it's worth noting that he's only posted two top-10 finishes in 19 career appearances at the British Open. He missed the cut last year, but he did place second in 2011. In 2002 at Muirfield, he placed 66th.