Ticket prices for next year’s Open Championship at Royal Troon have been lowered for spectators who buy their tickets in advance.
Day tickets for the championship, which takes place at the historic Ayrshire links from July 14-17, are now on sale for £60 if purchased before May 31, which is £10 less than in 2015. Tickets bought after that date will cost the gate price of £80.
In addition to the cheaper advance ticket, the R&A have launched a new twilight ticket, which offers entry to the course from 4pm onwards on Thursday and Friday for £25. These tickets are also available in advance, although their number will be limited. Play on the first two days often goes on until 9pm, giving golf fans up to five hours of action to watch.
Weekly tickets, valid from Sunday 10 to Sunday 17 July inclusive, are available for £230 before May 31, a saving of £95 on the daily ticket prices for the full week and £10 less than in 2015, and £260 thereafter.
Children aged under 16, who are accompanied by an adult, receive free. For youths, aged 16-21, a daily ticket costs £25 before May 31 and £30 thereafter.
Martin Slumbers, chief executive of The R&A, said: “We recognise that many people have work commitments during the week and the new twilight tickets will give them an attractive option to attend The Open. We have also made some changes this year to encourage spectators to purchase tickets early, which helps us with planning the services and facilities we offer at the championship.”
To purchase tickets visit TheOpen.com.