TROON, Scotland (AP) -- Rows and rows of tents cover a smooth, grassy field. Fathers and sons kick around a soccer ball. Others are simply lounging in their folding chairs, sipping on a beer and soaking up some rays.
This might pass for a NASCAR infield.
Instead, it's a rugby club-turned-campground less than a mile from Royal Troon.
Golf, it turns out, isn't just for the elites.
For the first time, the R&A is giving a small group of fans the chance to camp out during the British Open, making things much more affordable for families and young adults.