THE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
SIGHTS AND SOUNDS
Rory: Got all I wanted this week except claret jug
Rory McIlroy talks about the experience at Royal Portrush, calling it an "awesome week" that came close to all he wanted -- and hoping the R&A can bring The Open back soon. Then, Live From debates Player of the Year.
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When players travel to England next month for The Open, they will be met by strict COVID-19 protocols.
Despite ongoing travel restrictions in the United Kingdom, the R&A announced on Saturday a plan to have “up to 32,000” fans a day at next month’s Open.
R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said Tuesday that he’s “cautiously optimistic” The Open will be played with fans.
Shane Lowry had the claret jug in his possession for an extra year and it didn’t go unscathed.
Martin Slumbers said he expects a “significant number of fans” to attend the Open Championship this summer.
Once the top 50 in the world is determined on May 23, there are precious few spots available for The Open Championship.
The R&A is revising regional and final qualifying for this summer’s Open Championship at Royal St. George’s.
R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said this year’s Open Championship will be played with or without spectators.
The R&A has updated its exemption criteria for the 149th Open Championship at Royal St. George’s.
The Open Championship will be played at Royal Liverpool in 2023 and at Royal Troon in 2024, the R&A said Monday.