Family-friendly atmosphere at next

month's Senior Open Championship


NEWS RELEASE
As well as hosting some of the greatest legends in international golf, this year’s Senior Open Championship presented by MasterCard will be offering something for the entire family with a range of activities on offer for all ages.
Throughout the tournament, staged at Carnoustie’s Championship Course from 22 – 25 July, a range of activities will be on offer in the tented village area which will be open to all attending this year’s Senior Open Championship. These include a golf simulator, golf nets with advice and assistance from professional instructors, a merchandise pavilion and public catering facilities.
On Saturday 24 July, the tournament will also stage a special Family Fun Day in the village between 10am and 5pm where there will be a number of activities on offer including a family golf competition. More details of this can be found at: http://www.carnoustiecountry.com/
To add to the family focus at this year’s Senior Open Championship, sponsor Carnoustie Country will also host a ‘Junior Open - Take the Challenge’ tournament along with clubgolf Scotland, with hotly contested daily prizes for the lowest scoring boy and girl in chipping, putting and swing competitions. As part of the programme, last year’s Senior Open Champion Loren Roberts will be running a golf masterclass on Carnoustie’s driving range on Wednesday, 21 July aimed at young people who have had little or no involvement in the sport.
Roberts will then defend his title when he takes his place amongst a world class field that also includes Sir Nick Faldo, Bernhard Langer, United States Ryder Cup Captain Corey Pavin, Sam Torrance, Tom Watson and Ian Woosnam.
During the tournament, clubgolf will also be running lessons throughout the tournament from 22 to 25 July and bookings for these will be taken each day at the Carnoustie Country stand in the tented village. More information on the Junior Open can be found at www.clubgolfscotland-youth.co.uk or www.carnoustiecountry.com
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Senior Open Championship, while hospitality packages at Carnoustie Hotel are also available. Spectators can buy tickets by visiting www.senioropengolf.com or by calling +44 (0) 800 023 2557, or on the gate. One day tickets are £25 and season tickets are £70.
Substantial savings can now be made both on day passes and season tickets for The 2010 Senior Open Championship, which are priced respectively at £16.50 and £60, with a further 10% discount available to MasterCard cardholders.