Countdown to The 149th Open

149th Open Golf tourism gives Kent economy a welcome boost in 2021

The countdown to the return of The Open to Royal St George’s in Sandwich in July 2021 is underway, and with it, a welcome £100m boost to the county’s visitor economy.

Today (16 July 2020) would have been the start of The 149th Open which was cancelled as a result of coronavirus. The R&A announced that the Championship will now be held at Royal St George’s Golf Club in Sandwich from 11-18 July 2021.

Providing a welcome boost to the county’s tourism industry, Dover District Council, Kent County Council, and Visit Kent are celebrating the contribution that golf tourism brings to the county.

Showcasing the Dover district to the world is the new-look White Cliffs Country website, which includes new functionality, video experiences, webcams and LiveChat support, as well as translation options to appeal to a wider domestic and international market.

To find out more about The Open and the new White Cliffs Country website, please see our latest press release

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