With the 2012 Open Championship just a few hours away, there are lots of different ways to take in all the action this year from Royal Lytham and St. Annes, on and offline.

But if you need to stay up to date with your favorite players as they move up and down the leaderboard, here is what you need to know.

All times ET.

TV Coverage:

ESPN will anchor television coverage on Thursday starting at 5:00 a.m. ET and running all the way until 3:00 p.m. ET. If you don't feel like getting up that early, make sure to set your DVR!

Online Coverage:

BBC.com will have online action throughout the day, as will ESPN3 you can also download the official 2012 Open Championship app for you iphone, ipad or android device.

For up to date scores, highlights and new of the 2012 Open Championship, make sure to follow our StoryStream as well as SB Nation's dedicated golf hub.