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R&A Enforces New Fan Code for 154th Open at Birkdale

7/10/2026

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R&A introduced “The Open Commitment,” a code for the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale.
The code lists five principles—respect for players, the links, each other, safety and alcohol.
Fans must accept the code and ticket terms.
Serious breaches can lead to removal without a refund.
The rules, prompted by misconduct at the 2023 Open, the 2024 U.S. Open and Ryder Cup, accompany an event that brings over £150 million to host region.

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Story summary

R&A introduced “The Open Commitment,” a code for the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale.
The code lists five principles—respect for players, the links, each other, safety and alcohol.
Fans must accept the code and ticket terms.
Serious breaches can lead to removal without a refund.
The rules, prompted by misconduct at the 2023 Open, the 2024 U.S. Open and Ryder Cup, accompany an event that brings over £150 million to host region.