Scotland on Sunday

Expect the worst: an Open devoid of subtlety, artistry and imagination

LAST TUESDAY morning, the R&A held a press conference in the clubhouse at Royal Birkdale. It's an annual affair related to the upcoming Open Championship, which this year will make its eighth visit to the splendid Merseyside links. Every media outlet of any importance was in attendance, the journalists having spent the previous afternoon and evening being treated to a round of golf, a tasty dinner and a few refreshing beverages in the clubhouse. (05/05) More