Report

The tee times for the first two days of the Open have been published today, and there are definitely some interesting groupings. The earliest tee time on Friday morning is 6.30am, and the last one is after 4pm, so it could turn into a long day. Rory gets off on day 2 around 2pm. The question is whether I stake out a spot to watch from (like I did last time behind the 16th green) or whether I follow a game around all 18 holes - or maybe a bit of both?

No mobile phones are allowed on the course - which may be a blessing - means that I can ignore work e-mails for a whole day. Then again, it would also mean being out of touch with home, which isn't so appealing. I wonder whether they search your bags (and pockets) on the way in, and whether being spotted with a phone inside the course equals expulsion? Tricky one.

Anyway, the most important news of the day is the end of year report. Glowing once again (full of level 5's plus one level 6) with great comments from his teacher.

Clever boy!!