U.S. increases total yardage for golf 's big-hitters at the five the British Open Championship . Big changes at the first hole include moving the tee and adding a bunker . There have also been changes to the greenside bunkering to trap balls easier . The sandy , new hazard was carved out with a `` big digger '' before the soil was put back , contoured and new turf laid down . ` The South African course has lifted its mobile phone ban for the Open .
U.S. increases total yardage for golf 's big-hitters at the five the British Open Championship . Big changes at the first hole include moving the tee and adding a bunker . There have also been changes to the greenside bunkering to trap balls easier . The South African course has lifted its mobile phone ban for the Open .