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Open Championship Disturbance: Demonstrators Endeavor to Interrupt Royal Liverpool Event

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Open Championship Protest

A demonstrator apprehended by police at The Open

An individual ignited a smoke flare and tossed orange powder on the 17th green during the Open Championship, while dressed in a Just Stop Oil T-shirt.

Just Stop Oil verified that a trio of individuals participated in this demonstration, which took place at 12:20 BST.

Security personnel escorted those involved off the premises of the Royal Liverpool course.

There have been numerous disruptions at various English sporting events this year, instigated by Just Stop Oil protesters. Such events include Wimbledon tennis and an Ashes cricket Test at Lord’s.

American golfer Billy Horschel stepped in to assist with the removal of one of the protesters, while the greenkeeping team employed leaf blowers to clean up the powdered paint.

The organizers of the Open Championship anticipated possible protests and thus implemented additional security measures, while also advising players to avoid engaging with anyone seeking to cause disruptions.

Updates will be provided as events unfold.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Open Championship Protest

What incident occurred at the Open Championship?

A group of protesters wearing Just Stop Oil T-shirts set off a smoke flare and threw orange powder at the 17th green during the Open Championship at the Royal Liverpool course.

Who were involved in the protest at the Open Championship?

Three people, who were representatives of the Just Stop Oil movement, were involved in the protest. They were escorted from the premises by security personnel.

What other sporting events have the Just Stop Oil protesters disrupted this year?

Just Stop Oil protesters have caused disruptions at several English sporting events this year, including tennis at Wimbledon and an Ashes cricket Test at Lord’s.

How did the Open organisers prepare for a potential protest?

The organisers of the Open Championship anticipated the possibility of protests and therefore implemented additional security measures. They also advised players to not interact with anyone attempting to disrupt play.

How was the incident managed on the field?

American golfer Billy Horschel intervened to assist in removing one of the protesters. Subsequently, the greenkeeping staff used leaf blowers to clean up the powdered paint that had been thrown onto the green.

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6 comments

GolfLover33 July 21, 2023 - 1:36 pm

can’t believe whats happening at the open!! protests at golf, really?? where are we heading…

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teeTimeAddict July 21, 2023 - 2:00 pm

was lookin forward to a peaceful day of golf, didn’t sign up for smoke flares and orange powder…hope the game continues without more interruptions.

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EcoWarrior89 July 21, 2023 - 5:11 pm

Good on Just Stop Oil! time to wake up folks, climate change is real and it’s affecting all of us!!

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MikeTeeOff July 21, 2023 - 10:51 pm

billy horschel, not just a good golfer but a man of action too! hat off to him for stepping in.

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SportFanatic21 July 22, 2023 - 5:01 am

Wow, first Wimbledon, now The Open… Just stop oil really making their point heard. Wonder whats next?

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GreenGreensKeeper July 22, 2023 - 9:33 am

can’t even imagine the mess to clean up. Poor greenkeeping staff. 🙁 those leaf blowers are life savers though!

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