R&A announces launch of ticket ballot for 152nd Open Championship
The launch of a ticket ballot for the the 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon was announced this week.
The countdown for next year’s 152nd Open Championship at Royal Troon has officially begun, per an announcement from the R&A on Monday.
The R&A says they expect a high level of demand for next year’s tournament in Scotland. As a result, tickets will be allocated by a ballot to ensure a fair shot to secure tickets for the tournament, scheduled from 14-21 July 2024.
The ticket ballot will begin on 27 June and last until 25 July to give as many fans as possible a chance to register.
“The Open is a real highlight in the global sporting calendar which golf and sports fans everywhere look forward to enormously,” said Martin Slumbers, CEO of the R&A. “We have seen demand to attend the Championship rise each year and so continuing with the ticket ballot is the most effective means to ensure that as many fans as possible get a chance to secure their ticket.
The allocation of tickets will also be balanced out to make sure that people from all over the world and from all generations will have the opportunity to attend.
The 152nd Open will be played at Royal Troon in 2024.
Register your interest here ahead of the Ticket Ballot opening on Tuesday 27 June.
— The Open (@TheOpen) June 22, 2023
The ballot will be held exclusively for members of The One Club, a free-to-join membership programme for the tournament. Signing up for the The One Club is available on The Open website and fans who already have a membership will be the first to notified for the ballot.
Ticket prices for the tournament have since been frozen at the current level. For an adult, starting prices for championship days will be £95, while for pracitce days it will be £25.
Free tickets will also be available for children through part of the “Kids go Free” programme and half-priced tickets will be available for fans between the ages of 16 and 24.
The Open has also introduced a new ‘Ticket Plus’ option that is already available for purchase. This option will give fans the chance to experience The Open in a “relaxed environment” and will have access to a private bar and gourmet food trucks.
Additionally, there are also a range of premium hospitality experiences already available for full inclusive dining and drink packages.
Next month will be the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. It's set to begin from 20-23 July.
You can visit TheOpen.com for further information.
