Golf: British Open to go ahead in August

The British Open will go ahead in its original 20-23 August timeslot at Royal Troon in Scotland. The R&A confirmed the first Major of the year will be played without spectators but they are expecting a global television audience of 11 million.

Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A, said, “The AIG Women’s British Open is important to the success of women’s professional golf. We have been working closely with our title sponsor AIG, Visit Scotland, Royal Troon and our key advisors to find a way for the Championship to be played safely this year.

“We believe that playing the AIG Women’s British Open is a significant step for players whose playing opportunities have been severely impacted this year. As they compete to be the 2020 champion in historic circumstances, these athletes will continue to inspire golfers and sports fans around the world, who will be closely following events from Royal Troon on TV and social media.”

The Ladies European Tour will also return in August, with the Scottish Open scheduled for the week before the Open. The event at Renaissance Club in North Berwick from 13-16 August will be the first on the LET since it was shut down in March.