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Jonny Leighfield

This Is The Unique Tunnel The R&A Uses To Help Measure Green Speeds At The Open

Main image of Tommy Fleetwood putting at Royal Troon in 2024 - inset image of Royal Troon ground staff measuring green speed using unique R&A tunnel.

At the end of each day and every morning before play begins at The Open Championship, the ground staff carry out any number of checks and tests to ensure whatever unfolds over the coming hours is as fair and correct as possible.

From the switching of hole locations to trimming grass in bunker faces, no stone is left unturned to ensure this final men's Major championship is the epitome of natural perfection.

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