R&A issues new fan conduct guidelines to avoid bad behaviour at The Open

The R&A has launched a new fan code of conduct ahead of The Open at Royal Birkdale, with spectators at risk of being removed from the course for serious or repeated breaches.

Spectator behaviour made headlines during last year's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black and during last month's US Open, where eventual champion Wyndham Clark was targeted by hecklers, with the R&A bringing in guidelines to help fans "enjoy a welcoming, inclusive and memorable experience".