Accessibility information for this year's Championship.
WELCOME
The Senior Open Championship will return to Sunningdale Golf Club in July 2025 and we aim to provide an enjoyable spectator experience for all individuals.
We endeavour to provide a high standard of accessible services and facilities for our guests. The information on this page is here to support your visit.
If you have any accessibility queries, please email Eventinfo@etghq.com
ACCESSIBILITY GUIDE
The Accessibility Guide is designed to help anyone with accessibility requirements. It can answer your questions on travel and facilities, plus there is a map that shows the location of accessible toilets and viewing areas around the venue.
VISUAL STORY
The Championships Visual Story which is designed to help you plan and prepare for your visit will be made available soon.
TICKETING POLICY
The DP World Tour and R&A enjoys welcoming all spectators to its events and to help persons with accessibility needs to attend and enjoy the Senior Open Championship.
To assist us in allocating accessibility resources, we may ask to see a copy of a relevant document such as a blue badge or disability related benefit.
CARER - Ticket holders who require a carer to assist them are entitled to receive one free carer ticket to the event. This complimentary carer ticket can only be ordered online following the purchase of the ticket. The carer ticket will be identified on the scanner at time of entry.
PARKING – There will be dedicated accessible parking at Park & Ride and Car Park 2 (for label holders only) for spectators whose vehicles display a blue badge.
To request accessible parking within the dedicated blue badge area please contact: ticketing@etghq.com. Proof of blue badge or similar is required in advance along with car registration.
GETTING THERE
Full directions and travel information can be found here.
TAXI DROP OFF FOR BLUE BADGE HOLDERS
Accessible taxi drop off location is at the venue entrance near to Event Mobility and will only be permitted on presentation of a Blue Badge Pass.
ACCESSIBLE BLUE BADGE PARKING
All public parking is off-site. There is a dedicated Blue Badge parking area at both the Park & Ride public car park and Car Park 2. All our Park & Ride buses are fully accessible and can accommodate wheelchairs and mobility scooters, and they will drop off at the venue entrance near to Event Mobility.
If you should have additional needs in relation to parking or accessibility at the event, please contact: Eventinfo@etghq.com
EVENT MOBILITY
Event Mobility will be providing electric mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs for hire at this event for the use of mobility impaired, disabled and elderly visitors. They will be located next to the Park & Ride drop off point.
Event Mobility is a charity and respectfully asks for a donation of £35 for using their electric scooters and £15 for the manual wheelchairs.
To reserve an electric mobility scooter or manual wheelchair please book online at www.eventmobility.org.uk - or by phone on 01386 725391.
Online bookings must be made at least 2 days before the event. Bookings cannot be made during the event. If there is spare equipment available at the event it is offered on a first come, first served basis only.
WHEELCHAIR / MOTORISED CHAIR ACCESS
Privately owned wheelchairs and other motorised chairs are allowed on the tournament grounds however we encourage you to use Event Mobility (see above). Golf carts are not permitted.
Please note that the liability of using mobility scooters will remain with the user and this should be considered when accessing areas of the golf course.
SECURITY CHECK & ENTRANCE
On arrival at the venue, proceed to Bag Check. The route leading to the Bag Check tent will be on fairly level grass terrain.
The security check will include a bag search to check for prohibited items.
TICKET OFFICE
The Ticket Office is located within the Welcome Pavilion at the main entrance to the Senior Open Championship and your tickets will be scanned at this point.
The route up to the Ticket Office from the bus drop off/bag check points will consist of fairly-level grass terrain. The Welcome Pavilion is a hard-floored structure with ramped access and natural lighting.
EVENT INFORMATION POINT
This is located inside the venue beside the Welcome Pavilion and is staffed by our event Volunteers who will aim to support guests with physical or hidden disabilities. If you have any questions or require assistance please check-in with our Event Information team.
ACCESSIBILITY MAP
Please click here to view the Accessibility Map.
SPECTATOR VIEWING AREAS
Accessible spectator viewing is available in dedicated locations around the course, e.g. by the 1st tee and the 18th Grandstand. Please take care on rough and sloping ground and be aware that some areas may become soft and/or slippery in wet conditions. Marshals are briefed to ask the crowd to allow spectators with an impairment to access the front of the rope line where possible.
The wheelchair viewing areas can become congested especially on Championship Days, but we aim to accommodate as best we can. Please ask a marshal for assistance, if required.
ACCESSIBLE TOILET & CHANGING FACILITIES
Accessible toilet facilities are available at all toilet locations. Each accessible toilet contains a sink and fold down baby changing table. Toilets are located at the following areas:
Championship Village
10th Catering Area
2nd Hole Catering area
FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES
Catering facilities will be available on the course and in the Championship Village, near the main public entrance. The locations of all catering facilities will be shown on the spectator map once published.
The Championship Village has seating areas on grass terrain and decking.
The Senior Open food and beverage offerings will be from mobile food units. Please ask a member of staff if you require assistance accessing the counter.
SPECIFIC DIETARY RESTRICTION
You are able to bring your own food on site if you have a specific food allergy or intolerance. Individual packed lunches are allowed.
It is forbidden to bring alcoholic beverages into the Site.
WATER REFILL STATIONS
There will be free water refill stations in the following locations. Please bring a refillable water bottle.
Championship Village
10th catering area
2nd hole catering area
CHAMPIONSHIP VILLAGE ACTIVITIES
More information on the full range of activities in the Championship Village will be made available in due course.
PAYMENTS
We are a cashless event, so please bring a credit/debit card.
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality access at the Senior Open Championship is wheelchair friendly.
VULNERABLE PERSON
These will be available from Event Information for parents with young children and those attending events with vulnerable adults. Spectators choosing to use these simply need to write a contact number on the inside of the wristband and can then complete as much or as little additional information as they wish. For example, some parents may prefer not to add the name of their child.
SUNFLOWER LANYARDS
We recognise sunflower lanyards for people who have a hidden disability that might not be visible to see. They are for people who want to let us know that they may need some extra help, time or assistance. When you wear your sunflower lanyard, a member of staff may ask you if there is anything we can do to help you.
INFORMATION FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED SPECTATORS
Certified Assistance Dogs that are trained by members of Assistance Dogs (UK) are welcomed to the Grounds. Please note that they must be always kept on the lead.
LOST & FOUND
If someone has lost a personal item or found an item belonging to someone else, please report this to the Information Tent located in the Championship Village.
FIRST AID POINT
First Aid is situated in the Championship Village and by the 13th fairway catering area.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES
In the case of an emergency evacuation, all visitors to the Senior Open Championship will be led to localised rendezvous points around the course which you will be directed to by a Steward or Marshal.
In the case of a Full Course Evacuation, Championship Officials will assist Marshals and direct you to the nearest Entry/Exit or Assembly Point Area.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Senior Open Championship at Sunningdale Golf Club.
