Adult tickets for championship days are available from £75 (£80 as standard but there’s £5 off if you pay by Mastercard) and can be purchased online at theopen.com or at the gate. If you’re lucky enough to be 16-24 then the charge is £35 (with a Mastercard) and under-16s go free, they must be accompanied by an adult. If you go for a practice round (Sun-Weds) adult day tickets start from just £10. Once in, there’s a tremendous amount to do. Watch the action from one of the thousands of public seats in grandstands around the course or from one of the many excellent vantage points the dunes of Birkdale provide. There are great views around the green of the par-3 12th and behind the 16th is another good spot. There’s plenty of off-course activity too, visit the SwingZone where PGA professionals will be giving free lessons, the HSBC Golf Zone where you can test your skills and win prizes and the excellent play area for the kids. You can pick up Open merchandise in The Open Shop and you can even get the gear you buy personalised. There’s food and drink to suit all tastes. Check out The Sandwich Shop and the wood fired pizzeria. If you’re not designated driver, stop in at Glenmorangie House for a whisky cocktail or go see and be seen in the famous Champagne Bar. |