Because a female streaker managed to dance briefly around the flag at the 18th green Sunday at St. Andrews, Scotland, the subject of security at the British Open was raised. Tiger Woods and playing partner David Duval were on the 18th fairway when the streaker made her appearance. She wasn't the only streaker during the world's oldest major championship. Saturday, a male streaker ran across the famous Swilken Burn Bridge at 18, then turned several somersaults before police arrested him.
Security obviously is a major problem.
Authorities faced a tough task patrolling 120 acres filled with the record 230,000 fans that enjoyed the week on the Old Course. The safety of the golfers vs. avoiding excessively restrictive security measures is a difficult balancing act for officials. Open to anybody good enough to play, and open to anyone who wants to come along and see. Woods has his own security guards.