Will the Open 2020 take place many of you have asked?
The answer is unfortunately 'No'. It was to take place in Kent at Royal St George.
For me Augusta and The Open are two massive golfing events I look forward to them both every year.
What Will Happen Now?
The event has been postponed to 2021.
It is a shame as we will not get a follow-up to the 2019 open held at Royal Port Rush.
Why not try and get a round in before at Royal St George, the course will be in great condition as it was prepped to go live in 2020. You can find out more via their golf club website: www.royalstgeorges.com
The Open 2019 - Recap
Last year I embarked on a bucket list adventure, flew to Dublin, rented a car and drove to Northern Ireland for The Open at Royal Port Rush.
It was an amazing spectacle. Although cold and it rained at times (umbrellas sold out at The Open Gift Shop...yes sold out), Captain Golf strongly recommends that you go to a future 'Open' Event.
Reasons to Visit The Open Event
1. The people are great, everyone is in good spirit.
2. The volunteers are also in good spirit and want you to have a good day.
3. The actual Links course/outdoors/fresh air captures your imagination, you will not get bored.
4. The Tented Villages are good fun, here can bask on a big beanie couch/bench/sip a hot drink or cold beer if the sun is shining.
5. The quality of golf. You get top golfers from both the PGA and European Tour playing 'The Open', it is one of the main Majors for the year.
Top Tips with The Open
1. Get a ticket early, consider a week long pass if possible.
2. Get a round in a few months prior to the Open or after the Open. Bookings usually rocket in demand a year or so before and a few years after the event. Captain golf has been fortunate to play Royal Birkdale before the event, the conditions were pristine, likewise quite special playing when the grand stands are up. The grandstands are a great memory, thankfully for me they were empty!
3. Identify your favourite golfer or golfers from the day planner and follow their round.
4. Alternatively find a decent grandstand overseeing 2-3 holes (sometimes between tee off zones and greens) and sit, golf meditate and enjoy the spectacle.
Thanks for reading,
Take good care.
Captain Golf
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