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St Andrews, Scotland:\u00a0A field of star names will take part in a fun celebration of golf when the Heroes Classic is held for the first time on Tuesday, July 14 during The 154th\u00a0Open at Royal Birkdale.<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n St Andrews, Scotland:\u00a0A field of star names will take part in a fun celebration of golf when the Heroes Classic is held for the first time on Tuesday, July 14 during The 154th\u00a0Open at Royal Birkdale.<\/p>\n Jordan Spieth and P\u00e1draig Harrington, both former winners of The Open at Royal Birkdale, will be joined by reigning AIG Women\u2019s Open champion Miyu Yamashita, G4D Champion Brendan Lawlor, and Ryder Cup stars Tommy Fleetwood and Justin Rose, as well as high-profile figures from sport and entertainment, including R&A ambassadors Bryan Habana and Kathryn Newton.<\/p>\n The event will celebrate the heroes of the sport \u2013 those who inspire millions of people around the world to play and get involved in golf \u2013 and highlight the work of The R&A in developing and promoting golf globally.<\/p>\n It will be contested in teams of three players over the first, second\u00a0and ninth\u00a0holes using a Texas scramble format with a scoring incentive to ensure each participant gets to hit as many shots as possible to create team unity and enable friendly competition.<\/p>\n Fleetwood said: \u201cTo be part of the first Heroes Classic at The Open is really exciting, especially at a championship that means so much to all of us as players. It should be a lot of fun and I think the fans are going to really enjoy seeing a different side of everyone involved. If we can create a memory that inspires someone to be involved in the game and dream big, that is a wonderful thing.\u201d<\/p>\n Spieth said: \u201cIt\u2019s special to come back to Royal Birkdale, this place means a lot to me and I\u2019m looking forward to being part of something unique during Open week. Heroes Classic will be a fun way to bring people together and give fans another great experience at one of the best weeks in golf. It\u2019s great to see something new being added to The Open, and with Royal Birkdale being such an iconic venue and I\u2019m excited to be involved.\u201d<\/p>\n Rose said: \u201cI am really looking forward to taking part in the Heroes Classic. The Open at Royal Birkdale in 1998 was a really special moment for me and brings back so many fond memories, especially winning the Silver Medal as a young amateur. To return now, in a different stage of my career, is something I\u2019m excited about. I\u2019m looking forward to being back, reconnecting with the fans, and giving them something new to experience through the Heroes Classic.\u201d<\/p>\n Harrington said: \u201cThe Heroes Classic is a fantastic way for fans to experience a different side of The Open, and I\u2019m really looking forward to being part of it. Royal Birkdale holds a special place in my heart, and this will showcase something new and exciting for spectators. It\u2019s a great, family-friendly occasion, there are some great names taking part and I hope it inspires everyone who comes along.\u201d<\/p>\n Increased capacity at this year\u2019s championship has resulted in a limited number of tickets being available to attend the Last-Chance Qualifier being played on Monday, July 13 and Heroes Classic.<\/p>\n Fans still have the opportunity to attend The Open on Championship Days with a range of ticket-inclusive travel packages, including The Open Camping Village. A limited number of premium experiences, such as Ticket Plus, which combine an admission ticket with added comfort and enhanced on-site facilities, are also available.<\/p>\n The Official Ticket Resale Platform for The 154th\u00a0Open at Royal Birkdale has also opened, allowing fans to purchase tickets returned for the championship at face value prices. The R&A is reminding fans not to purchase tickets made available via unofficial third party resale websites as these are subject to cancellation under the ticketing terms and conditions for The Open.<\/p>\n To find out how you can still attend The Open through a range of ticketing, premium experiences and ticket-inclusive travel packages, please visit\u00a0TheOpen.com<\/a><\/p>\n
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