Top tips for planning your trip to The Open

The British Open as it’s known in the U.S., or just The Openas it’s known in Great Britain, is the most prestigious tournament in golf. It happens every July at one of several rotating golf courses in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Playing the courses themselves is a bucket list treat for many golf enthusiasts, but seeing the tournament live and in person is a goal all on its own.

Of course, because of its popularity, it takes some planning ahead to get to The Open, especially when traveling from overseas. We’ve devised a few tips to help our clients get to see the tournament in person.

Plan at least a year ahead

The 148th Open Championship is July 18-21, 2019 at Royal Portrush Golf Club, and it has been sold out for months. This is why golf fans who want to attend the tournament in 2020 or even 2021 have already started their plans. If you want to stay anywhere near the tournament itself, you need to book at least a year ahead of time, and…