No Mobile Phones at The 2007 British Open
Wed Jul 18, 2007

Spectators at the 2007 British Open Championship held at Carnoustie will not be permitted to have celullar phones in their possession within The Open site.

This same policy is being enforced in other major golf events such as the Ryder Cup and follows comments from players concerning the excessive numbers in evidence last year at Hoylake.

David Hill, the Director of Championships for The R&A, said: “We have so far resisted the call to ban mobile phones on the grounds that it may be an inconvenience to the public. However, after receiving complaints referring to the numbers that were in use as play in The Open was proceeding, we feel there is no other reasonable option than a complete ban.

“As at the Ryder Cup, we believe that spectators will understand that this measure is being put in place to make The Open a more enjoyable experience for all spectators and players. I would stress that we will install additional public telephones for use by members of the general public.”

Security checks of every spectator will be in operation at the paygates in order to implement the no mobile phone policy.

Secure storage will be offered to anyone who arrives at the course with a mobile phone at no charge.

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Carnoustieto Host Referees From Around the World
Mon Jul 16, 2007

Officials from more than 20 golf administrative bodies around the world have gathered at Carnoustie to act as referees of the 136th British Open Championship, with representatives from Argentina, Germany and Malaysia being invited for the first time.

The R&A is responsible for the administration of the Rules of Golf in more than 120 nations. They also hold an annual “referees” school in St Andrews as well as taking rules schools around the world.

Administrators from as far afield as South America, China and Europe have been instructed in the rules of the game.

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