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The 149th Open at Royal St George's

COVID-19

Everything you need to know

We’re delighted to be welcoming fans to The 149th Open at Royal St. George’s from Sunday 11 July – Sunday 18 July 2021.

This page will contain all the important information that all spectators need to know before attending The Open this summer. The page will be updated over the coming days with more detail.

The 149th Open is part of the Government’s Event’s Research Programme (ERP).

All pre-sold tickets and hospitality experiences will be accommodated on both Practice Days and Championship Days. No further tickets for The Open are being sold.

Spectator checklist

1. Proof of full vaccination (second dose administered at least 14 days before) or proof of a negative Lateral Flow Test (LFT).

2. Download The Open Tickets App to your smartphone to access your tickets and be ready to show your ticket on your own device at the entry gates.

3. Complete three pre-attendance Covid-19 protocols within The Open Tickets App:

i. Read and agree to Code of Conduct

ii. Watch a Covid-19 safety information video

iii. Complete a short health questionnaire

These protocols will appear in The Open Tickets App shortly before your attendance.

Note that face masks are not mandatory in outdoor areas will but are recommended. Masks must be worn indoors (e.g. The Open Shop, on Park & Ride buses, or in Hospitality facilities when not seated).

Spectators at Royal St George

Proof of vaccination / negative lateral flow test result

Please see our dedicated page on how spectators can show proof of full vaccination or a negative lateral flow test result at the entry gates

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Digital Tickets

All tickets for The 149th Open will be delivered digitally, and are accessible via The Open Tickets App. Watch our Mobile Ticketing video and read more about it by clicking the link below

Digital Tickets
A young spectator at Royal St George

Covid-19 Protocols

Spectators will be required to answer COVID-19 Protocol questions in The Open Tickets App that will appear shortly before The Open. Fans can read the Code of Conduct here:

Code of Conduct

Events Research Programme

The 149th Open at Royal St George’s is part of the UK Government’s Events Research Programme (ERP).

You can read more information on the Events Research Programme here.
COVID-19 FAQs

Read Frequently Asked Questions relating to COVID-19 and attending The 149th Open at Royal St George's.

FAQs