British Open schedule on Saturday to be adjusted because of loyalist parade

The Open tee times changed to avoid Belfast parade disruption

With more than 60 bands and thousands of spectators expected in Portrush, the R&A has confirmed a ‘tweak’ to its scheduling plans

Open Championship organisers are 'optimistic' that a future tournament will be held in Dublin

Elsewhere the tournament organisers confirmed they are moving Saturday’s tee times a little earlier to facilitate a march by the Portrush Sons of Ulster.

The Open timings ‘adjusted’ to accommodate loyalist band parade

There are to be ‘marginal adjustments’ of around 15 minutes to the golf tee-times on Saturday to accommodate both events. Some timings at The Open on Saturday are to be adjusted to accommodate a loyalist band parade, organisers of the golf tournament have said. The Portrush Sons of Ulster are holding an event in the Northern Irish town which is currently hosting The Open. Some 77 marching bands and 2,000 people are expected to attend the parade …

British Open schedule on Saturday to be adjusted because of loyalist parade

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — Tee times in Saturday's third round of the British Open will be brought forward in an effort to reduce the potential for disruption while an annual loyalist parade takes place the same day in Portrush.

R&A confirm that a potential Open Championship staged in Dublin remains on track

Elsewhere the tournament organisers confirmed they are moving Saturday’s tee times a little earlier to facilitate a march by the Portrush Sons of Ulster.