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YOUR CHAMPIONS EXPERIENCES
We look forward to welcoming you to Champions at The 152nd Open. As part of your experience you get access to exclusive behind-the-scenes tours including NBC Studios, the International Broadcast Centre and much more.
Discover more about the experiences available below and complete the form to provide your preferences for the day(s) in attendance.
All experiences are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. We will aim to accommodate your preferences but please note that all experiences are subject to availability.
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1st Hole Experience
Meet our Official Starters at The Open and take in the 1st hole arena from up close just after the final group tees off. (Afternoon tour available only)
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Yellow Leaderboard Tour
Go up the iconic yellow leaderboards and experience part of history as you watch the real-time scorekeeping as names, player standings and groups approaching are carried out by hand.
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Tour of NBC & Golf Channel Studios
See behind the scenes of the NBC and Golf Channel Studios production set where captivating pre- and post-game talks take place as well as live coverage and commentary for one of the ‘Big Three’ American television networks.
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Manufacturer Tour Trucks
Enter one of the Official Tour Trucks at The Open, a state-of-the-art workshop, where the tools of the finest players in the world are expertly crafted to their exact specification and design.
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Sky Sports Experience
Set up on the practice range, you will be able to soak up the atmosphere as players prepare for their pursuit to win the coveted Claret Jug. The Sky Open Zone Studio will have the latest technology for interactive post-round interviews and swing capture. Be prepared for a challenge or two along the way and see if you can keep up with the best players in the world.
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Inside the Ropes with the Championship Course Set Up & Agronomy Team
Enjoy an experience unlike any other as you walk up the 18th fairway with our Championship Agronomy Team ahead of play. Get insights on how a Championship course is set up and finish at the 18th green where our experts will dive into the delicate details of hole location selection and how each location will contribute to a thrilling finish. (Morning tour available only)
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Media Centre Tour
See where the most compelling stories of The Open are crafted and interviews captured. All journalists, radio broadcasters and photographers for The Open will be based here, capturing every detail and scoop worth knowing about golf's original major.
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International Broadcast Centre Tour
Experience how the television coverage of The Open is made and reaches viewers across the globe. Once you see up close how the story of live golf is told, you will never watch it on screen in the same way again.
Hospitality Enquiries
If you have any questions regarding your booking or completing your Champions Experiences form, please contact us via the following details:
Tel: +44 (0)1334 460090
Email: Hospitality@TheOpen.com