A Pott of luck
POTTERS CORNER claimed ITV’s virtual Grand National yesterday.
The computergenerated event had two-time defending champ Tiger Roll fourth.
now completely booked up for 10 days from September 10 onwards.
And in the last 24 hours there have been a number of bookings of local properties for the same period.
Sources say those have been made by Tour players, who have been tipped off about an imminent decision.
Playing the event at that time of year creates other issues, though. The opening two rounds would have to start off two tees because of the lack of daylight.
Normally, the first two days of the competition finish around 9pm – with the last tee-off times at 4pm.
And there are also other logistics for the R&A to consider, such as the likelihood of local schools being back open by then.
Access to the course is limited – and nearby roads closed during an Open.