Open Championship organisers confident of avoiding another tee-box incident

Rory McIlroy was involved in a concerning incident when a spectator entered the playing area at the Scottish Open

Rory McIlroy on the 9th tee during a practice round on Wednesday at The Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, Kent. Picture: Richard Sellers/PA

Organisers of The Open Championship are confident about their security arrangements at Royal St George's despite last week's concerning tee-box incident involving Rory McIlroy at the Scottish Open.

McIlroy was standing on the 10th tee at The Renaissance Club preparing to begin his second round when a spectator entered the playing area and removed the six-iron and a headcover from the Ulster man's bag.