Information
for spectators visiting St Andrews for the 2010 Open Championship
(The below
information is taken from www.opengolf.com)
Gate
opening times
•Sunday 11 July — 9 am
•Monday 12 July-Wednesday
15 July — 7am
•Thursday 15 July-Friday 16 July — 6am
•Saturday
17 July — 7am
•Sunday 18 July — 7am -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Play
Starting Times
•Practice days — Players will practise throughout
the day. Information will be posted on this website and displayed on boards at
the site.
•Thursday 15 July — First group: 6.30am Final group: 4.21pm
•Friday 16 July — First group: 6.30 am Final group: 4.21pm
•Saturday
17 July — First group: 9am (approx). Final group: 3pm
•Sunday 18
July — First group: 8.30am (approx). Final group: 2.30pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grandstands,
Scoreboards and Screens
Approximately 20,000 seats are located around the
course and practice ground. Please note that smoking or drinking alcohol is not
permitted on grandstands. Scoreboards throughout the course and in the Tented
Village will keep spectators fully informed, and giant screens will be set up
in the Tented Village showing the action.
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Access
To The Course
Spectators can move freely around the golf course but please
stay outside the ropes. Controlled crossing points, which are clearly marked by
yellow signposts, should be used when crossing fairways.
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Facilities
For The Disabled
Viewing areas have been set aside at a number of greens
for those in wheelchairs. For further information on viewing areas, car parking
and all other matters, please see Opengolf.com or contact The R&A Ticket Office
(01334 460000).
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Safety
Please be reminded that under wet conditions the ground may become slippery
and appropriate footwear should be worn. Spectators should wear sun protection
and drink plenty of fluids in hot and sunny conditions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones can distract players and will not be permitted
within the paygates. Please do not bring your phone to the course. Anybody coming
to the course still in possession of their mobile phone will need to leave it
at one of the storage facilities by the course entrances.
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Weather
In the event of inclement weather, it may be necessary to evacuate
the grandstands. Please observe the instructions of marshals.
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Catering
Facilities
There are many licensed catering facililties throughout the
entire site, both on course and within the Tented Village. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Junior
Golf Tent
Free golf lessons from PGA professionals will be available for
those aged under 16. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left
Luggage Facilities
There will be several complimentary left luggage facilities
located throughout the Tented Village, operated on a first come, first served
basis. Please note that security bag searches may be in operation. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Medical
and First Aid
Full medical and first aid facilities will be available
at several points around the course and in the Tented Village.
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Banking
Services
The Royal Bank of Scotland, Patron of The Open Championship,
will be providing comprehensive banking service, including Cashline (ATM) facilities.
At the Championship they make no charge for cashing personal cheques of customers
of other UK banks when the cheque is supported by an appropriate Cheque Guarantee
Card.
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Binoculars
Nikon is a Patron of The Open Championship and a full range of binoculars
is available for sale or hire from the Nikon Marquee in the Tented Village.
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Official
Merchandise
The Pavilion will provide a comprehensive range including
menswear, ladieswear, outerwear, headwear, golf accessories and kidswear. All
products are officially approved and will carry The Open 2009 logo. Bag drop,
onward shipping and VAT refund facilities will be available. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Autographs
To
help create a more orderly environment for those seeking autographs, and to assist
players, one specific area will be designated for signing autographs. Spectators
should not ask for autographs outwith this area.
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