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(Reuters) - The
British Open will be able to accommodate up to 32,000 fans per
day at Royal St George's, organisers the Royal and Ancient (R&A)
said on Saturday after discussions with the government and
public health authorities.
The 149th Open, cancelled last year because of the COVID-19
pandemic, will take place July 15-18 and fans will be allowed
despite the government's announcement that it is delaying the
next planned easing of its restrictions.
"We are pleased to now be able to proceed with our plans for
having a significant attendance at this year's championship,"
Martin Slumbers, the chief executive of the R&A, said in a
statement.
"These fans will play a huge role in creating a very special
atmosphere as the world's best players compete for the Claret
Jug and we look forward to welcoming them to Royal St George's.
"I would like to acknowledge the support and understanding we
have received from the government and public health authorities,
fans, players, our patrons and partners, as we have worked
through this extremely challenging process."
(Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Hugh Lawson)
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