It may be on Sky instead of BBC, but you can watch the 2016 Open for £25
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There’s been no shortage of talk about The Open being broadcast exclusively like on Sky and the affect this may have on golf participation in the UK. For those fearing the worst, there is some good news, in the shape of new ticket and pricing options announced by the R&A.
A new twilight ticket is being introduced at Troon next year, offering entry to the course from 4pm onwards on Thursday and Friday of Championship week for £25. A limited number are available and spectators are urged to purchase in advance. Sunset in South Ayrshire is 9.49pm on 16 July and 9.48pm on 17 July, so you could see around six hours of live Open action for just £25.
Full day tickets bought before 31 May will be £60, which is a £10 reduction on the 2015 prices.
Weekly tickets are available for £230 before 31 May, which is £10 less than 2015. Weekly tickets bought from 1 June onwards will be £260.
The 2016 Open runs from 10 July to 17 July.
Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A, said, “We recognise that many people have work commitments during the week and the new twilight tickets will give them an attractive option to attend The Open. We have also made some changes this year to encourage and reward spectators who purchase tickets early which helps us with planning the services and facilities we offer at the Championship.
“The Open is one of the world’s major sporting events and is the highlight of the golfing calendar for many thousands of golf fans. Our aim is to deliver an outstanding experience for spectators and to ensure the Championship remains affordable and accessible.”
Children aged under 16, who are accompanied by an adult, will continue to receive free entry to The Open. For youths aged 16-21, a daily ticket costs £25 before 31 May and £30 thereafter.
Spectators can look forward to another enthralling Open Championship as Zach Johnson defends the title he won in dramatic fashion in a play-off with Louis Oosthuizen, the Champion Golfer of the Year in 2010, and Australia’s Marc Leishman at St Andrews.
This will be the ninth occasion on which The Open has been played at Royal Troon, with players such as Bobby Locke, Arnold Palmer, Tom Weiskopf and Tom Watson among its illustrious list of Champions. America’s Todd Hamilton won The Open the last time it was held there in 2004 after a play-off with Ernie Els.
Christmas gift wallets and cards are available for those who would like to make a special gift of tickets to The Open.
