Pitch Perfect

There's no better (or cheaper) way to secure your accommodation at this year's Open Championship

- MARK TOWNSEND

Like many of the best things in life, The Open Camping Village is almost too good to be true. So why not ditch your car, stay just a few minutes’ walk from the 1st tee of the oldest Major in the game and be fed and entertained in style?

This year, Royal Liverpool will host the 151st Open and, across the road from the club, will again sit a pop-up city that is fast becoming the place to stay. No longer does The Open mean exorbitant prices for your accommodation and lengthy queues, either in your car or on foot. Now you can pitch up, leave your car and truly make the most of your time at this fantastic event.

Last year, FootJoy began a partnership with The R&A to sponsor The Open Camping Village. There are football pitches and other games on site and there’s entertainment to keep everyone happy. This is as far removed as possible from non-golfers’ expectations of a staid, stuffy world where nobody has any fun.