THE Open's forthcoming return to Hoylake is the subject of two information sessions next month.

They will be an opportunity for people who live or work near Hoylake and West Kirby and the surrounding areas to ask questions about the plans for the tournament, which takes place at Royal Liverpool Golf Club from July 16 to 23.

Hosted by Wirral Council and attended by representatives from the R&A, the sessions are the latest in a series of community engagement events.

They will take place at:

  • Westbourne Hall in West Kirby on Thursday, March 23 (5.45pm - 7.15pm). Book your place here
  • St Luke’s Church in Hoylake on Thursday, March 30 (6.15pm – 7.30pm). Book your place here

For general enquiries about The Open in Wirral email open2023enquiries@wirral.gov.uk.

More information about the Championship is posted on The Open website.

The last time the Open was played in town in 2014 saw Rory McIlroy lift the famous Claret Jug.

Tiger Woods was victorious in 2006 when the Open came back to Hoylake for the first time since 1967 when Roberto De Vincenzo won.

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Looking forward to The Open's return to Hoylake, Wirral West MP Margaret Greenwood said recently: "The Open is a major international sporting event and arguably the biggest and best golf event in the world.

"The Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake is currently one of only a handful of courses in the UK which gets to host this world-class event.

"Every time it returns to Hoylake, millions of people around the world watch it on TV and are treated to not only first-class golf, but also stunning views of Hoylake, West Kirby and Hilbre Island.

"It's a great advertisement for Wirral West.

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"Local people and businesses – from hotels, guest houses and pubs to shops and restaurants – really get into the Open spirit and provide a warm welcome to both UK and international visitors.

"The Open makes a major contribution to the local economy too.

"The last time it was held in Hoylake it delivered an economic benefit of more than £76million to Wirral and the North-West.

"I know that organisers and local businesses will be working hard to make sure that next year's Open in Hoylake will be as successful as the last time it was hosted at Royal Liverpool."