Royal St George’s won’t offer up birdie fest

TO compete in and win the British Open Championship, you must not only beat the best golfers in the world but also be able remain in full control of your emotions.

No tournament in world golf will challenge your character quite like an Open Championship on a links course.

Experience will undoubtedly count of course, but even the greatest golfers will understand that despite all their shot-making skills, much of their fortunes will rely on favourable bounces and most important of all, a very strong putting performance.