The best tweets from The Open support team
Members of the BIGGA Volunteer Support Team had a fantastic time at Carnoustie Golf Links, getting to see The Open up close as they undertook bunker raking duties for each match.
Carnoustie's Sandy Reid, Craig Boath and the entire greenkeeping team did an incredible job getting the course in such fantastic condition despite the heatwave making things tricky.
In the end it was Francesco Molinari who was proclaimed Championship Golfer of the Year after an incredible tournament that saw Rory McIlroy mount his first credible challenge in some time, while Tiger Woods captured the imagination and proved he can still compete at the top.
Here's some of the best social media from BIGGA members who volunteered at the 147th Open Championship.
Robert Smith from Pannal:
Day one Robbie at the Open Championship mixing with stars and raking the odd bunker ☀️ @BIGGALtd @pannalgolfclub pic.twitter.com/TYoFOHr57y
— Pannal Greens Team (@PannalGCGreens) July 19, 2018
Andy Unwin of Birley Wood met Danny Willett and his caddie:
Andy Unwin with Dan Willett and Sam Haywood @BIGGALtd @SheffieldBigga @TheOpen pic.twitter.com/6GMQmhbe3m
— Sandra BIGGA (@BIGGANorthReg) July 21, 2018
Sam Evans of Fulwell received some souvenirs:
Super Day 1 @TheOpen @carnoustiegolf . 5 bunkers raked for me @BIGGALtd #bunkersupportteam. Thanks @F_Molinari , @JustinThomas34 and @BrandenGrace for the balls! Good luck tomorrow gents! pic.twitter.com/X5zkpF79IP
— Sam Evans (@Sammy3334) July 19, 2018
Dale Housden of Hollywood met Tiger Woods (spot the handshake):
Superb day at the office raking for @TigerWoods @rooknox and Hideki = Day 2 over.
— Dale Housden (@GolfGeek6) July 20, 2018
See what the weekend brings @BIGGALtd pic.twitter.com/b9pJgwWwzw
As did Stuart Broom of Honiton:
A place on @TheOpen #BIGGASupportTeam really does give some incredible opportunities for BIGGA members who are invited to help out at the event, such as @Broomstu who got to meet @TigerWoods after his round today! Great work Stuart! #theopen #greenkeeping pic.twitter.com/L4V1FKvLii
— BIGGA (@BIGGALtd) July 20, 2018
While Richard Ponsford of The Bristol summed things up nicely:
Would just like to thank @BIGGALtd for another great @TheOpen experience. Nice to meet so many great guys & girls. Hopefully get to have that experience again one day. Now for the long drive back to @BristolGC @CrownGolf. pic.twitter.com/U3EQhJ28TQ
— Richard Ponsford (@RJPonsford) July 23, 2018
If you want to take part in the Open Volunteer Support Team for The 148th Open, to be held at Royal Portrush in 2019, keep an eye open in Greenkeeper International for details of how to apply.
You can also get involved with a wide range of other volunteer opportunities by reading Greenkeeper International and checking for announcements on the BIGGA website.
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