COULD THIS BE THE GREENEST OPEN? R&A ANSWERS THIRST FOR CHANGE BY COMMITTING TO FUTURE-PROOF ENTIRE SPORT

The most observant of viewers will have noticed a subtle but groundbreaking change at this year’s Open. The players can all be seen sipping on their own rather stylish, laser engraved and personalised stainless steel water bottles that have been introduced for the first time as part of a push to make this the greenest of all major golf events.