In a statement sent to players playing The Open from July 15 to 18, Martin Slumber, general secretary of R & A explained that the 4th major of the season “Will operate according to the health measures of the British authorities” with the aim of controlling the Delta variant.
“All accredited players, caddies and team members of players, coaches, trainer including family members, will be subject to the same strict restrictions in force in the health bubble for the duration of their stay. They should not have contact with the general public in restaurants, supermarkets or other public spaces. “
32,000 people expected per day
Vaccinated or not, players and cadets will have to undergo Covid tests. Violation of Covid-19 protocols could result in player disqualification. Also note that the family member of the player invited on site will have to comply with the conditions of entry into the United Kingdom, to be clear, a period of quarantine is mandatory. This person must also stay in the same accommodation as the player. Despite all these conditions, the Royal St George’s will host no less than 32,000 people per day for the 149th British Open in history.
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