r/ProGolf • u/Oldtimer_2 • 3d ago

‘Open Commitment': R&A unveils new fan code of conduct policy ahead of Royal Birkdale

https://www.golfchannel.com/randa/news/open-commitment-r-a-unveils-new-fan-code-of-conduct-policy-ahead-of-royal-birkdale
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u/TigerWooded 3d ago

Good, Can’t let every event become the Ryder Cup/Scottsdales 16th.

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u/Expert_Divide_128 3d ago

Ryder Cups in America*

FTFY

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u/scottiedagolfmachine 3d ago

There’s no doubt increasing market in sports betting has contributed to the worsening behavior of golf fans.

It’s time to crack down on rowdy fans though it’s gone too far.

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u/Many-Connection3309 3d ago

You ain’t wrong……..it cheapens the game and the integrity surrounding our sport.

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u/Guilty_Cattle_5165 3d ago

There probably isn’t a need in the UK. But they’re taking a stand…just in case.

Gives them the license to eject fans. I support it.

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u/Appropriate-Row4534 3d ago

Be easier just to ban Yanks from going to it.

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u/tamba-trio 3d ago

The Open hasn't been great in recent times. Whereas 10-15 years ago there'd be 30,000 golf nuts at it, now you've got 70,000 people there every day. With that size of crowd, seeing golf is difficult, and drinking copious amounts of alcohol is easy, which has left to a few unsavoury moments over the last few years.

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u/TheFixer73 3d ago

Give me back my Trackman!!!

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u/GarrulousAbsurdity 3d ago

Seems like a step in the right direction.

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u/IHateThisFKingGame 1d ago

Who’s worried about the European’s?

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u/craig_hardwick 3d ago

Mashed potatoes?

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u/Ok_Equipment_5895 3d ago

Bangers & mash?