Some on Friday and Saturday means that the British Open is finishing on Monday for only the second time in its history.
Amateur Paul Dunne from Greystones is in a at 12 under and Padraig Harrington is chasing a third Claret Jug and fourth major at 10 under, so there’s a lot of Irish interest in today’s final round.
Golf fans who are due back to work today after the weekend face a quandary – how to ensure they get to watch all the final day action unfold?
The Open organisers helpfully provided a sick note through the official Twitter account yesterday – although we’re not sure that doctor’s address will get past the eagle eyes of the boss.
We're not suggesting you miss work tomorrow, but just in case you're feeling under the weather… #TheOpen pic.twitter.com/49bGO8tb4V
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 19, 2015
With or without a doctor’s cert though, we have a feeling there will be a higher than average number of upset tummies and 24-hour viruses going around today.
The Open set up perfectly for tomorrow. Might have to pull a sickie #notcomingintodayliz
— Gaz Wyn Roberts (@wynigates) July 19, 2015
@TheOpen I feel a summer cold coming on @TaggartJoel @GerryKellyShow ! 😉 #sickie
— Eamonn McGurk (@McGurkEamonn) July 19, 2015
Favourite if you're planning an Open sickie tomorrow (I won't tell) RT if you'll be sneakily watching it on @bbcsport website #bbcgolf
— Stuart Rowson (@StuartRowson) July 19, 2015
Who's gonna take advantage of The Open finishing Monday cheap tickets & less crowded well worth throwing a sickie 😂
— jimkennon (@golfintrucker) July 18, 2015
@TheOpen @bridgestonegolf terrible headache and not feeling greay😉
— Sam Hemphill (@hempsey102) July 19, 2015
Let us know if you come up with an excuse that works!