Listen : countdown is on for golf's Senior Open at Carnoustie

Golfing greats gear up for July event

Published 20th Apr 2016

Some of the best veretan golfers in the world will relish trying to tame Carnoustie this summer.

Preparations are being stepped up for the Senior Open, which will feature the likes of Colin Montgomerie, Tom Watson, Bernhard Langer and defending champion Marco Dawson.

It all tees off on July 21st.

Let's hear 1st from Jean Van De Velde, who spoke to us from his home in Hong Kong. He's relishing a return to the scene of his 1999 Open nightmare.

PGA Professional and top golf pundit Alan Tait became the 1st person to shoot a 64 on the course.

He's been speaking to Radio Tay's Sports Editor Dave Galloway.

Dave's also had a chat with Executive Director at the R and A Johnnie Cole-Hamilton.

And finally, Dave caught up with MD of the European Senior Tour Andy Stubbs.

More details are available HERE :

http://senioropenchampionship.com/