Open fans told ‘abuse the players and you’ll be slung out’ as R&A gets tough
Summary
The R&A, which runs the Open golf tournament, has introduced new rules to stop bad behavior by fans at the event. Officials will watch closely and remove anyone who abuses players, but they do not plan to fine spectators. They also said the schedule for Sunday’s round will likely stay the same despite the World Cup final.Key Facts
- The R&A has a new code of conduct to prevent abuse of players by fans at the Open.
- Officials and marshals will monitor about 300,000 spectators at Royal Birkdale for bad behavior.
- Fans who cross the line can be asked to leave, but no fines will be given.
- Last year, players like Scottie Scheffler reported hearing unacceptable crowd behavior.
- Some bad behavior is blamed on angry gamblers and new fans unfamiliar with golf traditions.
- The R&A wants to grow its audience while keeping the Open’s traditional values.
- The schedule for Sunday’s final round is unlikely to change despite coinciding with the World Cup final.
- The Open aims to include new fans through social media and influencers without damaging its reputation.
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