The British Open at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake in north west England is no ordinary golf event...
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The British Open at Royal Liverpool in Hoylake in north west England is no ordinary golf event...
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Golfer John Daly was more than happy to join in with Hoylake's more relaxed vibe -- or rather his trousers were.
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Golfer John Daly was more than happy to join in with Hoylake's more relaxed vibe -- or rather his trousers were.
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It's estimated that between 5,000 and 10,000 people attended the first day of practice on Sunday July 13.
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It's estimated that between 5,000 and 10,000 people attended the first day of practice on Sunday July 13.
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The Open was last held in Hoylake in 2006 when record crowds of 230,000 reportedly attended.
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The Open was last held in Hoylake in 2006 when record crowds of 230,000 reportedly attended.
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Open organizers, the R&A, estimate attendances for 2014 will reach 200,000.
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Open organizers, the R&A, estimate attendances for 2014 will reach 200,000.
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If you are attending Hoylake though, it's always best to get there early.
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If you are attending Hoylake though, it's always best to get there early.
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You are even allowed to lie down and have a nap at Hoylake.
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You are even allowed to lie down and have a nap at Hoylake.
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There are big and small stands on Hoylake's fairways.
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There are big and small stands on Hoylake's fairways.
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Sometimes if you want the best view of the action you have to improvise and use any props that come to hand.
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Sometimes if you want the best view of the action you have to improvise and use any props that come to hand.
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Even fancy dress is allowed. But just where is Batman?
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Even fancy dress is allowed. But just where is Batman?
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Don't forget this is England so make sure to bring your umbrella.
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Don't forget this is England so make sure to bring your umbrella.
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It's not just Scousers -- inhabitants of Liverpool -- attending the Open at Hoylake. This is a global event as these supporters of Japan's golfers out on the course prove.
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It's not just Scousers -- inhabitants of Liverpool -- attending the Open at Hoylake. This is a global event as these supporters of Japan's golfers out on the course prove.
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After his first round <a >Tiger Woods complained fans hadn't put their mobile phones on silent.</a>
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After his first round Tiger Woods complained fans hadn't put their mobile phones on silent.
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Amateur golfer and Ellesmore Port forklift truck driver, John Singleton, was given time off from his day job to compete at the British Open.
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Amateur golfer and Ellesmore Port forklift truck driver, John Singleton, was given time off from his day job to compete at the British Open.
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Not all golf clubs are as relaxed as Hoylake. It wasn't until 2012 that Augusta National Golf Club admitted women. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and business executive Darla Moore were the first female members of Augusta.
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Not all golf clubs are as relaxed as Hoylake. It wasn't until 2012 that Augusta National Golf Club admitted women. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and business executive Darla Moore were the first female members of Augusta.
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The Home of Golf and probably the most famous course in the world, the Old Course at St Andrews Links' has hosted 28 Open Championships with another one due in 2015. <a href="https://www.chinalucky8.com/2014/03/26/sport/golf/golf-ra-st-andrews/">This year it might even allow women to join its ranks.</a>
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The Home of Golf and probably the most famous course in the world, the Old Course at St Andrews Links' has hosted 28 Open Championships with another one due in 2015. This year it might even allow women to join its ranks.
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