The Open Championship implements fan conduct code amid record attendance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 8:11 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Open Championship, taking place at Royal Birkdale, anticipates over 300,000 fans, creating a record crowd. In response to past instances of crowd misbehavior, the R&A has introduced a fan code of conduct named “The Open Commitment,” emphasizing respect for players and the venue. Marshals and officials will be tasked with enforcing this conduct, and offenders risk removal without refund. The schedule may be affected by the FIFA World Cup final, which coincides with the championship’s final round, pending England's semifinal outcome.
- •Over 300,000 fans expected at The Open Championship.
- •R&A introduces conduct code to curb spectator misbehavior.
- •Fans risk removal for serious or repeated breaches of the code.
- •Final round tee times may change due to the World Cup final.
- •England's performance in the semifinal will influence scheduling.
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — The Open Championship is trying to get ahead of fan behavior with a published conduct code
"More than 300,000 fans will attend The Open at Royal Birkdale, making it a record crowd for golf’s oldest major championship. They’ll need to bring sunscreen and some manners.
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