A real buzz has been in the air after the first day of The 154th Open…

A team of golf lovers took to their bicycles to complete the first 420km 'Ride To The Open' from Wentworth to Royal Birkdale and The 154th Open on Sunday, raising £34,000 for the Golf Foundation.

Visiting school groups are proving that golf is no longer a distant sport for the few. At Royal Birkdale, local students and teachers are showcasing how accessible golf programs are transforming school PE and inspiring the next generation of players.

Liverpool and Everton clashed in a historic first-of-its-kind Derby on the brand new R&A Skillzone at Royal Birkdale. Discover how local youth charity groups proved that teamwork, confidence, and accessibility are the ultimate winners of the week.

Primary school pupils from six Merseyside schools celebrated starting out in golf in a way they may never forget – playing in our special schools festival at Royal Birkdale, just yards from the action on the eve of The 154th Open.

Two-time G4D Open champion Brendan Lawlor brought star power and inspiration to Royal Birkdale. Joining local youngsters for an energetic day of inclusive games, he highlighted how golf breaks down barriers and builds vital life skills.

Five years after winning our prestigious Spirit of Golf/Dinah Oxley Award, 19-year-old Tom Paterson is back at The Open. Now a fully qualified Community Golf Instructor, he is breaking down barriers and proving how golf can change lives.