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The Open

Jul 19th, 2017 Article

Record breaking crowds expected for 146th Open

A record crowd for Royal Birkdale of more than 225,000 spectators are expected to attend The 146th Open this week, making it one of the best ever attended in the history of the Championship.

Jul 19th, 2017 Article

Why The Open is closed for business

The R&A are not allowing ticket holders who leave the venue to be readmitted at this year’s tournament at Royal Birkdale, and it’s causing quite a stir not only in Southport, but in next year’s Open venue Carnoustie.

Jul 18th, 2017 Article

Bubba adds colour to The Open

Two–time Major Champion Bubba Watson is set to add some colour to The 146th Open Championship this week, as he will be the first ever player to use a coloured ball at a Major.

Jul 18th, 2017 Article

Snedeker withdraws from Open

Brandt Snedeker has withdrawn from the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale due to a rib injury. Now which lucky boy gets to take his place?

Jul 18th, 2017 Article

Henrik Stenson surprises young fan

Open sponsor HSBC has enlisted the support of the current Open Champion Henrik Stenson to help drive participation in golf around the world. And he had a little surprise for a young golf fan. 

Jul 18th, 2017 Article

adidas Golf Prepares DJ and Sergio

Two of adidas’ major champions – who have each finished runner–up at The Open Championship – will be ‘Geared For More’ as they seek the second major of their careers.

Jul 18th, 2017 Article

Henrik Stenson returns the Claret Jug

Henrik Stenson has returned the Claret Jug, but at least he managed to do so in some style in a Mercedes–Benz F015. And appropriately enough, the car was driveless.   

Jul 18th, 2017 Article

The 7 Most Memorable Birkdale Open Moments

It's Open eve and and we can't wait for it all to kick off in the morning. In the meantime we've got seven moments of Birkdale magic to keep your Open buzz up!