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Competitors arriving in Sandwich for golf Open | Competitors arriving in Sandwich for golf Open |
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Competitors have begun arriving in Kent for The Open Golf Championship, which is expected to attract about 180,000 visitors to the Sandwich area. | Competitors have begun arriving in Kent for The Open Golf Championship, which is expected to attract about 180,000 visitors to the Sandwich area. |
Four practice days are being held, with the tournament taking place at the Royal St George's from 14 to 17 July. | Four practice days are being held, with the tournament taking place at the Royal St George's from 14 to 17 July. |
Traders in Sandwich have been advised to open early in the morning and late in the evening to gain maximum benefit. | Traders in Sandwich have been advised to open early in the morning and late in the evening to gain maximum benefit. |
"They are welcome to have a siesta if they wish," said David Foley of Thanet and East Kent Chamber of Commerce. | "They are welcome to have a siesta if they wish," said David Foley of Thanet and East Kent Chamber of Commerce. |
"But for heaven's sake, be open early and be open late. Many of those visitors will be coming early in the morning and leaving after five o'clock." | "But for heaven's sake, be open early and be open late. Many of those visitors will be coming early in the morning and leaving after five o'clock." |
Visit Kent recorded 182,585 spectators and £17.6m additional spending when the Open was last held in Kent in 2003. | Visit Kent recorded 182,585 spectators and £17.6m additional spending when the Open was last held in Kent in 2003. |
Sweet shop owner Keith Lawford has a golf course display made of sweets in his window. | Sweet shop owner Keith Lawford has a golf course display made of sweets in his window. |
"It has generated a lot of interest from people walking past," he said. | "It has generated a lot of interest from people walking past," he said. |
"We had Phil Mickelson in the other day for an ice cream, so things are going well." | |
Jeweller Kim Wood said he was planning to have a couple of late nights. | Jeweller Kim Wood said he was planning to have a couple of late nights. |
"We are here to support the town," he said. | "We are here to support the town," he said. |
Kent Police has reminded visitors not to leave valuables in their cars and that mobile phones and cameras are not allowed on the course. | Kent Police has reminded visitors not to leave valuables in their cars and that mobile phones and cameras are not allowed on the course. |
'"Keep your valuables out of sight and don't leave them unattended - where possible, leave them at home," said Supt Martin Very, who is based in Sandwich for the event. | '"Keep your valuables out of sight and don't leave them unattended - where possible, leave them at home," said Supt Martin Very, who is based in Sandwich for the event. |
"We are also reminding motorists not to drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs and to stay calm in traffic and anticipate delays." | "We are also reminding motorists not to drive when under the influence of alcohol or drugs and to stay calm in traffic and anticipate delays." |
Drivers heading to The Open Championship are being advised by police to use the M2/A2 rather than the M20 even if their sat navs tell them otherwise. | Drivers heading to The Open Championship are being advised by police to use the M2/A2 rather than the M20 even if their sat navs tell them otherwise. |
A park and ride facility will be open off the A256 at Barville Farm from 0630 BST on Tuesday. | A park and ride facility will be open off the A256 at Barville Farm from 0630 BST on Tuesday. |
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