The R&A is increasingly confident that a “significant” number of spectators will be allowed to attend the Open Championship in July. In an update to fans, R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers said the organisation was working on a “reduced capacity model” but was unable to give specific numbers at this stage. Our absolute priority is to ensure we can stage The Open safely for all involved. We are contacting international ticketholders to assist them with refund options if they are unable to travel due to international travel restrictions. “Our end goal remains to stage a fantastic Open at Royal St George’s and give our fans and players something to be genuinely thrilled about this summer.

Source: The Irish Times May 11, 2021 10:11 UTC