Women's British Open At Royal Troon A Go, Will Include A "Bio Secure Zone"

The R&A has confirmed plans to move ahead with the Women’s British Open in Scotland (now under their control but curiously still not subjected to The Open branding). From this wire story, it sounds like a very strict zone is being created to make this happen in late August, including all staying in one hotel.

As part of COVID-19 safety protocols, the Championship will create a "bio secure zone," and allow a reduced number of people who are essential to the operation including: players, caddies, officials, and staging staff.

To be allowed on-site, a negative COVID-19 test from an authorised testing centre must be returned, and in addition to limited movements between the golf course and the hotel, all players and staff will be subject to further tests and temperature checks "to maintain the integrity of the zone and the health of those within it."

The preceding week’s Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open is also forging ahead at the Renaissance Club in East Lothian. Players have have been briefed are already bracing for very limited movements beyond playing the tournament.

I sure will be at @LadiesScottish! Love LOVE golf in the UK! So excited! Just a bit gutted we will be quarantined so won’t have time to play North Berwick, Elie, Archerfield, or others. https://t.co/OPnCU1D6N2

— Christina Kim (@TheChristinaKim) July 7, 2020