Strap yourselves in for a classic

Visitors to the UK often seek out the sites of tradition. Indeed it seems that British pomp and circumstance holds a special appeal – none more apparent than at the country’s leading sporting events, such as the Open Championship, which under the guidance of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews has barely moved away from its traditions over the past century and a half.

This year the 143rd Open Championship returns to Royal Liverpool Golf Club or Hoylake, and once again you can expect much of the same. Snooty or not and begrudgingly it seems, the British do large public events well and for golfing enthusiasts few can beat the Open Championship’s mix of tradition and excitement.

Parked will be the discussions surrounding the advances of golfing technology and the fact that for the first time in their 260 year existence, the R&A are proposing their 2,500 strong male membership come into the 21st century and vote on a motion to “welcome” female members into their club!