Golf: Crowds flock back to British Open despite COVID-19 spike

The British Open will return with crowds of up to 32,000 at Royal St George's in Kent this week. SANDWICH, United Kingdom: The British Open returns after a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday with galleries of up to 32,000 fans allowed in to savour a sight of the world's best golfers at Royal St George's.

They also have to stay in either approved hotels or private accommodation, which can be shared with up to four members of their team, but not other players. Rahm admitted his surprise at the size of the galleries given Britain's series of strict lockdowns and restrictions on foreign travel. Tommy Fleetwood can count on home support as he aims to become the first English champion since Nick Faldo in 1992, and believes players are now used to dealing with the complexities of coronavirus protocols.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is aiming to end his seven-year wait to win a major at the British Open.

Daily infection has gone up but death and admission rate is low.

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